Housing & Code Compliance Inspector (FT)

Serve as Housing & Code Enforcement Inspector; responsible for conducting housing and property maintenance inspections and City Code enforcement.

MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

This is not an attempt to list all work operations of this job position. Duties generally include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Schedules and performs rental property inspections.

2. Communicates with property owners, manager and tenants relative to implementation and enforcement of codes and ordinances.

3. Responds to citizen complaints, identifies violations, issues citations, resolves disputes and works with property owners to achieve code compliance.

4. Inspects properties and reports observed or suspected violations, including rental licensing violations. Process and prepares paperwork and citations. Takes photographs to document conditions when needed.

5. Process files for hazardous housing units. Coordinates compliance with property owners

6. Monitors vacant properties, identifying code violations and ensures units remain secured.

7. Develops and maintains educational brochures for the public regarding City Codes and Rental Licensing requirements.

8. Prepares and maintains necessary records, reports and databases.

9. Monitors the community to promote and maintain the safety and well-being of residents by identifying and addressing house maintenance conditions.

10. Assist with the review of rental license applications and issuance of rental licenses.

11. The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform these functions.

• Occasional exertion of up to 10 lbs of force or lifting;
• Requires regular sitting, frequent standing, walking, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms, pushing, pulling, lifting;
• Vision abilities including close vision, color vision, distance vision and depth perception;
• Vocal communication;
• Work occasionally requires exposure to fumes or airborne particles, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, exposure to outdoor weather conditions, exposure to the risk of electrical shock and exposure to blood borne pathogens and may require the wearing of specialized personal protective equipment.

POSITION EXPECTATIONS/REQUIREMENTS :

1. Ability to work independently with strong self-motivation and effective time management.

2. Ability to provide clear and effective verbal and written communication.

3. Ability to exercise discretion in dealing with the public under sometimes stressful conditions.

4. Ability to work effectively with City personnel, external vendors and the public; providing appropriate and responsive assistance when necessary.

5. Handles confidential information appropriate and according to State Law.

6. Creates a favorable image of the City in contacts with the Public, Elected Officials and other Organizations.

7. Must exercise initiative, discretion and independent use of judgment over matters of

non-significance.

8. Keeps Community Development Director or other designated individual informed of any development, which he/she will need to know to function effectively.

9. Performs other duties and assumes other responsibilities as apparent and/or as assigned. by the Community Development Director.

RESPONSIBILITY FOR WORK OF OTHERS:

Supervises: None.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE PREREQUISITE(S):

1. Knowledge and/or work experience in Housing code and Property code enforcement.

2. Knowledge and/or work experience utilizing computer applications; database, spreadsheets, word processing, Outlook mail/calendar, online programs.

3. Ability to obtain Certification in Property Maintenance of Housing by ICC (International Code Council) within one (1) year of hire date.

OTHER PREREQUISITES :

1. Specific Qualifiers/Test(s):

• Pre-employment drug screen prior to starting employment.
• Able to meet standard background and criminal check.
• Valid and unrestricted Drivers License and satisfactory driving record.

2. Job Performance and Attendance Record in Current/Most recent job:

• Met standard performance rating.
• Met standard attendance record.

ADDITIONAL DESIRABLE FACTORS TO BE CONSIDERED

1. Previous employment experience working for a municipality or other governmental agency in a similar capacity.

2. Previous employment experience administering a Rental Licensing Program and licensing inspections.