Construction Electrical Inspector I- Department Of Housing & Community Development

POSTING DATE: 04/08/2024

CLOSING DATE: 05/18/2024 12:00 Midnight

SALARY: $55,188.00 - $67,074.00 Annually

EDUCATION ACCREDITATION: Applicant's 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.

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

PROBATION: All persons, including current City employees, selected from this position will be on probation for 6 months.

CLASS DEFINITION

A Construction Electrical Inspector I conduct on-site inspections of electrical installations in new construction or renovation projects for contract and specification compliance. Work involves no supervisory duties or responsibilities.

Incumbents in this class 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.

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 this 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 three (3) years' experience in electrical installation, maintenance or inspection work.

OR

EQUIVALENCIES: Have an equivalent combination of education and experience.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATES:

Applicants for this classification must:

1. Hold a state license or local license as a master electrician; or

2. Have previously held, within last five years, a state license or local license as a master electrician that was not suspended or revoked; or

3. Be certified by:

i. The International Code Council as a Combination Inspector or as an Electrical Inspector for Residential or Commercial Buildings; or

ii. The North American Board of Certified Practitioners; or

iii. A certifying entity that is comparable to those listed above.

4. Have a valid Maryland Class C Noncommercial driver's license or an equivalent driver's license and eligible to obtain a Baltimore City driver's permit.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of construction and electrical installation methods, materials and techniques.

• Knowledge of national and other codes and standards.

• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures including OSHA rules and regulations.

• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications.

• Mathematical ability.

• Ability to communicate and deal effectively with others.

• Ability to maintain records and write reports.

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 will be required to authorize the release of criminal conviction information.

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.

BALTIMORE CITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER