Code Enforcement Investigator I - Department of Housing and Community Development

OPEN DATE: 4/18/2024

CLOSING DATE: 5/18/2024 12:00 MIDNIGHT

Salary Range: $48,843.00 - $59,040.00 Annually

EDUCATION ACCREDITATION: Applicants education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Education credentials obtained out of the US must be evaluated for US equivalency. Evaluation agencies information may be obtained at www.naces.org.

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.

DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING: Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment will be required to submit to drug and alcohol testing. Testing is also required prior to promotion to a sensitive job classification.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK: Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to authorize the release of and successfully complete a criminal conviction check.

PROBATION: All persons, including current City employees, selected from the eligible list resulting from this examination will be on probation for 6 months.

JOB DEFINITION

A Code Enforcement Investigator I investigate alleged violations of environmental and housing code regulations and laws and participates in identifying violators and planning their apprehension, indictment, and conviction. Work of this class involves no supervisory duties or responsibilities.

Incumbents receive moderate supervision from a technical supervisor. Employees in this class work a conventional workweek that may include evenings, weekends, and holidays. The employees work in an office and on site of violations where such conditions as seasonal weather extremes, hazardous waste, and hostile confrontations may be encountered. Work involves moderate physical exertion involving long periods of stooping, standing, climbing, and jumping.

SELECTION PROCESS

All candidates indicating the minimum qualifications on their applications will be placed on the eligible list without further examination. The training and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity. It is essential, therefore, that you give complete and accurate information on your application. Vagueness or omission may prevent you from being considered for the position. Qualified candidates will not be listed in rank order.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

EDUCATION: Have graduated from an accredited high school or possession of a GED certificate.

AND

EXPERIENCE: Have two (2) years of experience investigating environmental, housing or other code violations, conducting environmental health or related code inspections, enforcing ordinances, regulations and public laws, or in monitoring and enforcing compliance with program requirements.

OR

EQUIVALENCIES: Each additional year of education at an accredited college or university may substitute for six months of the experience requirement.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATES

Have a valid Class C Noncommercial driver’s license or an equivalent out-of-state driver’s license acceptable to the Office of Risk Management is required.

Incumbents must be eligible to obtain a Certificate of Appointment as a Special Enforcement Officer by the Police Commissioner of the City of Baltimore prior to hire. Revocation of the Certificate of Appointment by the Police Commissioner is grounds for dismissal. Certificate of Appointment as a Special Enforcement Officer requires the applicant to:

Be 21 years of age: andSatisfactorily pass a fingerprint and background investigation conducted by the Baltimore City Police Department.

Required Knowledges, Skills, And Abilities

Knowledge of investigative methods, techniques, practices and procedures.Knowledge of environmental hazards and housing code violations.Knowledge of environmental and housing codes and regulations.Skill in conducting investigative interviews and eliciting cooperation of individuals and businesses.Skill in investigative methods.Ability to comprehend, interpret and apply environmental regulations and housing codes.Ability to comprehend, interpret and apply rules, regulations and policies relevant to criminal and civil investigations.Ability to utilize sound judgement and remain calm under stressful situations.Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, co-workers, governmental employees and officials and enforcement officers.Ability to deal effectively with the general public.Ability to observe and identify objects and activities that serve as evidence of an environmental or housing code crime or violation.Ability to testify as an expert witness in court and defend findings.Ability to prepare narrative reports explaining investigative activity and findings and justifying persecution of a case.Ability to utilize photographic equipment to photograph and document criminal evidence.Ability to utilize personal safety clothing and apparatus including respirators, batons and handcuffs.Ability to maintain confidentiality of sources and records.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

Applicants must provide sufficient information on their application to show that they meet the qualifications for this recruitment. Successful applicants will be placed on the employment certified eligible list for at least six months.

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete supplemental questions to further examine specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities of the position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.

NOTE: Those eligible who are under final consideration for appointment to positions in this class will be required to authorize the release of criminal conviction information.

Employees must participate in, and successfully complete on-going skill development training related to investigation and enforcement of environmental laws and ordinances.

If you have questions regarding this position, please contact Maya McEachern HR Specialist II via email at Maya.mceachern@baltimorecity.gov.

Financial Disclosure

This position is required to complete a Financial Disclosure pursuant to Sections 7-7, 7-8, and 7-9 of the City Ethics Law.

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