Property Maintenance & Housing Inspector

Essential Job Functions: Administers and enforces the unsafe structure and housing code ordinances of the City; prepares letters, reports and other communications for management; conducts detailed inspections of buildings and residential structures to determine compliance with ordinances; Enters inspection details into computer system on field i-Pad (results, violations, pictures, etc.); Inspects structures for compliance with the International Property Maintenance; Prepares structures for contractor and City Council; Coordinates and inspects renovation work programs with property owners; serves as a liaison for related activities between the City and other governmental and private entities; investigates housing code complaints, answer related questions and takes appropriate action; inspects work done by contractor; develops and updates specifications and standards for removal of building within the City; may perform inspections with Police Department, Health Department and Fire Department.

Other Job Functions: Performs other duties as required. Job description statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

Knowledge:  Ability to obtain a working knowledge of ICC Property Maintenance codes/ordinances and of materials, equipment, procedures and practices used in building construction, personal computers and Naviline and Trakit systems; knowledge of administrative practices and procedures; some knowledge of asbestos abatement procedure preferred.

Skills/Abilities:  Ability to read; ability to hear; ability to deal with the public; ability to perform mathematical computations; ability to make decisions; ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing; ability to develop and implement procedures for office and field work; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with home owners, contractor, governmental officials and the public; ability to interpret and enforce codes and ordinances fairly and effectively; ability to operate a camera and measuring equipment; ability to operate personal laptop computer; ability to operate a motor vehicle, must demonstrate the ability to provide exceptional customer service in all interactions.

Physical Requirements: Constantly sees, stands, walks, kneels, drives, sorts, files, writes by hand, operates a personal computer, performs data entry, twists body, carries, drags and holds objects weighing up to 30 lbs.; types, climbs, cleans, runs, squats, crawls, operates a calculator, pulls or pushes objects weighing up to 30 lbs.

Education/Experience: Graduation from high school or equivalent. Possess a Code Enforcement Officer certification or obtain such within one year of employment. Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector certification or any relevant ICC (International Code Council) certification is preferred.

Other:  This position requires 100% on-site work. Must possess a valid Class C driver's license with a good driving record. Other state valid Driver’s License equivalent to Texas Class C with a good driving record will be considered. Texas state law requires within 30 days of residency, you must possess a valid Texas driver’s license. Applicant selected for hire will be subject to a background investigation and drug/alcohol screen test.