Neighborhood Improvement Specialist II (Code Inspector) Full-Time

The Position

Under general supervision, this intermediate position involves inspections, community engagement, problem-solving, and enforcement of the Town's community standards. The community standards, commonly referred to as codes, apply to all residential and commercial properties, establish minimum requirements for the upkeep of properties, and set technical requirements in the built environment. As part of the ONS Team, the Neighborhood Improvement Specialist II is tasked with improving neighborhood quality of life, enhancing safety in the built environment, and encouraging active participation in neighborhood redevelopment.

Most of the time is spent in the field, having daily contact with property and business owners, tenants, community stakeholders, and neighborhood groups. The position requires managing an active caseload, negotiating improvement plans, ensuring timely follow‑up, abating deficiencies, and encouraging neighborhood improvement participation.

The starting salary range is $58,885 to $60,362, depending on qualifications. The Town offers competitive health‑care benefits, a leave package, an excellent retirement plan, and $2,080 per year for bilingual English‑Spanish speaking and writing skills in addition to base pay.

Work is assigned and performed under the general supervision of the Director of Development Services.

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The ideal candidate will be seeking an exciting opportunity to assist in creating change throughout the Town's neighborhoods and business areas. A minimum of a Bachelor's degree is required, with a preference for degrees in engineering, construction management, architecture, or public administration. A combination of relevant experience and education may substitute. Demonstrated experience must include at least two years in community engagement, planning, code or law enforcement, licensing/permitting, familiarity with building development/construction, municipal operations, or related work.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required.

• Communicate verbally and in written form effectively with a diverse community and workplace; interacting with a broad range of stakeholders.
• Interpret and implement local policies and procedures, written instructions, general correspondence, and federal, state, and local regulations.
• Maintain discretion regarding files, reports, and conversations within the provisions of the Maryland Public Information Law and other applicable state and federal regulations.
• Demonstrate a high degree of comprehension, memory recall, and analytic ability involving technical and complex requirements.
• Define problems and deal with a variety of situations to think quickly, maintain self‑control, and adapt to stressful situations.
• Multitask and prioritize requests and projects to meet deadlines, and organize work independently.

Within six months of employment, the successful candidate must obtain and maintain certification as a Property Maintenance/Housing Inspector from the International Code Council. The Town will provide training. The candidate must also maintain a valid Class D vehicle operator’s license and a satisfactory driving record.

Neighborhood Services encourages owners and tenants to work with the Town and partners to meet or exceed compliance with the Town's codes and community standards, ensuring safe and well‑maintained homes, businesses, and neighborhoods. The Office comprises two neighborhood improvement specialists reporting to the Director of Development Services, with centralized administrative support.

• This position requires light physical work, including lifting up to 25 pounds and carrying up to 10 pounds.
• Physical activities include stooping, pulling, lifting, reaching, grasping, and repetitive motions.
• Walking, standing, and mostly sitting at will, but possibly for long distances and sustained periods; movement may occur over uneven or rough terrain.
• Includes the necessity to communicate by talking, hearing, and listening.
• Vision capabilities must include close, distance, and peripheral…