Grade 17

General Statement of Duties

Performs building inspections to ensure compliance with City standards; performs directly related work as required.

Examples of Essential Work

• Inspects and re-inspects properties for compliance with the Certificate of Compliance Program requirements, including the Life Safety Code, Zoning Ordinance, Building Code, heating and plumbing systems, electrical systems and structural requirements;
• Responds to and investigates complaints from citizens and other City departments relating to sub-standard conditions existing in rental units and exterior areas of property;
• Educates landlords, managers and tenants with regards to Housing Standards issues;
• Researches legal status of buildings and investigates illegal dwelling units;
• Prepares violations notices, issues and delivers citations, prepares legal documents and testifies in court as necessary;
• Insures the intent of the licensing laws of the State of New Hampshire are maintained through confirmation of required license status at the time of permit issuance and installation inspections;
• Serves as an information resource for all interested members of the public in all related compliance issues including property maintenance and zoning requirements;
• Provides information to owners with regard to the Certificate of Compliance Program and the Zoning Ordinance, and seeks to promote a process of cooperation between rental owners and the City of Manchester;
• Provides needed information and demonstrations concerning how to perform certain work tasks to new employees in the same or similar class of positions; and more.

Acceptable Experience and Training

• Graduation from High School or completion of GED; and
• Some experience in construction with some building inspection experience; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Required Special Qualifications

• Valid New Hampshire driver's license;
• ICC Certification as a Housing Inspector must be obtained within the probationary period.

Preferred Qualifications

• The ability to read and understand land-use regulations, such as zoning ordinances and site-plan regulations;
• The ability to inspect sites for conformance with land-use regulations;
• The ability to research permitting history of properties; and
• The ability to communicate well, both orally and in writing, with members of the public.