Code Enforcement Investigator I- Department of Housing & Community Development

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A Code Enforcement Investigator I investigates 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.

• 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.

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.

All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory six-month probation.

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.                                                

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.

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.                           

Applicants must provide sufficient information on their application to show that they meet the minimum 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.

If you have any questions please contact Maya McEachern HR Specialist II via email at Maya.mceachern@baltimorecity.gov.

Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodation during the hiring process should contact Human Resources directly. Do not attach your request for accommodation to the application.