Construction Building Inspector - Department of Housing & Community Development

Position: Construction Building Inspector I- Department of Housing & Community Development
## Construction Building Inspector I
- Department of Housing & Community Development Apply locations:
Charles L. Benton, Jr. Building time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday time left to apply:
End Date:
September 4, 2026 (30+ days left to apply) job requisition :
R0017894
** Salary Range:**  **$57,978.00 - $94,498.00
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* Job Summary:

** A Construction Building Inspector I conducts on-site inspections of new building construction or renovation projects of lead contaminated residential homes to ensure contract and specification compliance or to conduct energy assessments. Work involves no supervisory duties or responsibilities.

Incumbents receive moderate supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class work a conventional workweek, but may be required to work evening, weekend and holiday hours on a 24-hour on-call basis. Work is performed at construction sites where incumbents may encounter dust, mud, noise, heights and inclement weather conditions. Work requires minimal physical exertion.
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* Minimum Qualifications:

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* *** On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must:
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* Education:

** Have a high school diploma or GED certification from an accredited institution.
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* Experience:

** Have three years of experience in one of the building trades or in building and construction inspection work or in lead abatement inspection.
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* *** Equivalency Notes:
** Have an equivalent combination of education and experience.
** Licenses, Registrations, and Certificates
** Positions in the Department of Housing & Community Development Lead Hazard Reduction Program require that within one year of employment, you must have and maintain certification as a Risk Assessor issued by the Maryland Department of the Environment.
** Final date to receive applications:*
* * Please submit your application no later than 12:00 AM on the closing date
* * to be eligible for consideration.
*** Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
*** Knowledge of materials, methods and techniques of building and other structural construction work.
* Knowledge of construction codes and standards.
* Knowledge of safety practices and procedures including OSHA rules and regulations.
* Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications.
* Mathematic ability.
* Ability to communicate and deal effectively with others.
* Ability to maintain records and write reports.
** Background Check
** Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointments to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint must be successfully completed.
** Probation
* * All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory six-month probation.
** Eligibility
* * Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months. The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final.

** Education Accreditation
** Applicants’ education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Education credentials obtained out of the US must be evaluated for…