Brief Description of Duties:   This position is located in the Department of Consumer and Regulatory (DCRA), Inspections and Compliance Administration is comprised of building, construction, safety and technical inspection specialties, such as general construction, fire protection, elevator, plumbing, electrical, boiler and heating, and mechanical inspections.  The administration is responsible for conducting citywide surveys, special investigations and inspections to ensure compliance with all laws, codes and regulations administered by the department; to write and issue notices of infraction; and to motivate compliance.  Also, the administration enforces the District's Housing and Building Codes and DCRA DCMR 14 and the ICC codes.  This position functions as a supervisor for subordinate Commercial Building Inspector  and Housing Inspector Specialists (Commercial and Residential) and is also responsible for compliance with appropriate codes; assist and advise general public of residential and commercial construction and code requirements; planning, conducting and analyzing complex investigation/compliance cases with respect to ensuring compliance with D.C. Housing and construction, major additions and extensive alterations of structures and buildings,and based on these analyses, make authoritative recommendations and/or prepares citations on their disposition.  The work requires applying advanced analytical techniques to recommend solutions to problems; to prepare written reports of all inspections; and to conduct fact-finding evidence of administrative waste and abuse, or compliance with regulations.  ICC combination inspector certifications or equivalent is preferred, but required with in one year of employment.

Specialized Experience:   Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, at least one (1) year of specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.

Substitution of Education:   A substitution of education for required experience will be allowed as defined in OPM's Qualification Standards.  However, in order to receive credit, applicants must submit official proof of educational attainment at the time of application.  Time-in-Grade Restrictions:   Time in grade restrictions must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.

Submission of Ranking Factors:   The following ranking factors will be used in the evaluation process.  All applicants MUST respond to the ranking factors.   Please respond specifically to the ranking factor(s) by either typing directly into the free form area provided or by pasting from a text document.   Please describe specific incidents of sustained achievements from your experience that show evidence of the level at which you are applying.  You may refer to any experience, education, training, awards, outside activities, etc. that include the degree to which you possess the job related knowledge, skills and abilities described in the ranking factors.  The information given in response to the ranking factors should be complete and accurate to the best of your Ranking Factor #1:    Demonstrated experience in the supervision and enforcement of field inspectors with multi-disciplined ICC certifications in the ICC family of codes and the ICC codes as adopted by the District of Columbia.knowledge.  FAILURE TO RESPOND TO ALL RANKING FACTORS WILL ELIMINATE YOU FROM CONSIDERATION.

Ranking Factor #2:    Expert knowledge of construction inspection techniques, policies and practices.  Knowledge of industry standards pertaining to building construction and materials.  Ability to interpret and apply building plans, blue prints, wiring diagrams, engineering drawing and mathematical formulas.