Neighborhood Inspector I (Part Time)

The City of Wichita is NOT an E-Verify Employer.

Distinguishing Features of Work

This role is your opportunity to be a key player in maintaining safe, well-regulated communities by ensuring compliance with Short-Term Rental regulations, zoning laws, signage, and business licensing requirements. You’ll work independently in the field, making informed, on-the-spot decisions while engaging with business owners, property managers, and residents to resolve issues fairly and professionally. Think of it as problem-solving meets community impact—your expertise will help shape neighborhoods while ensuring city standards are upheld. While support is available when needed, you’ll take ownership of your work, navigating challenges with confidence. If you’re ready for a role where your judgment, technical skills, and community impact make a visible difference, this is it.

Workdays and Hours: This is a part time position from Monday - Friday, no more than 20 hours per week. Exact shift and hours will be determined at hire.

• Posting may close at any time **
  
  

Examples of Work Performed

• Review of Short Term Rental regulations.
• Review and approval of Short Term Rental licenses.
• Inspects business establishments such as pawnbrokers, carnival amusement rides, dance halls, private clubs, home occupations, itinerant merchants, secondhand dealers, and clairvoyants for compliance with occupational license laws of the City.
• Inspects temporary signs for conformance to appropriate codes.
• Investigates and inspects various locations for appropriate use and occupancy as provided in the City zoning ordinance.
• Follows up inspections for violations and secures compliance with codes and laws.
• Answers inquiries and complaints over the phone or at the counter.
• Writes reports and prepares notices of violations, citations and/or uniform criminal complaints as required.
• Employee may specialize in all or some of the above enforcement duties as assigned by the employee supervisor.
• These examples are not intended to be all-inclusive.
• Other related duties may be assigned as needed.
  
  

Requirements of Work

• Knowledge of the municipal minimum zoning ordinance, sign ordinance, and appropriate occupational license laws.
• Ability to detect violations; confer with property owners in regard to requirements of City ordinances related to the immediate problem, and to work out a satisfactory solution to gain full compliance with codes, using firmness and tact.
• Ability to traverse uneven terrain and/or rotted or uneven floor surfaces and ascend and descend steps; and bend and stoop and/or crawl to look into or under building crawl spaces, cellars, attics and foundations.
• Ability to take inspection report notes in the field and/or operate a 35 mm camera to document violations.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, employees of other Departments, representatives of other organizations, and the public.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work occasionally in the evenings or on weekends.
• Ability to acquire and maintain a valid Kansas driver's license.
• An employee shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
  
  

Experience and Training

Required Experience And Training

• High School Diploma or GED
• One year of experience conducting inspections for construction, zoning, signage, business licensing, or housing inspections.
• One year of experience working directly with the public in a role that required enforcement, conflict resolution, or regulatory compliance.
• One year of experience in building construction, construction contracting, inspection work, or the legal field.
• Must pass the departmental Zoning/Licensing Level I test and Housing Code Enforcement test within six months of employment.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship.
  
  

Preferred Experience And Training

• Formal training or coursework in zoning regulations, municipal code enforcement or urban planning.
• Two years of experience in construction work, such as residential or commercial building, contracting, or structural inspections.
  
  

Please note that this position is part of a random drug testing pool, and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.

Starting pay for current City employees will be determined by City of Wichita policy or applicable bargaining unit agreement.

Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre-employment physical, which includes drug screening, and upon satisfactory evaluation of the results of a criminal record check.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. Please find more information under the following links:

https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/fmlaen.pdf

https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/eppac.pdf

CITY OF WICHITA

Full-time Employee Benefits

• VACATION - Most employees with less than five years employment earn 10 days of vacation per year. After five years, accrual rates increase at varying rates to varying maximums, depending on work schedule and/or union representation. Employees can accumulate and carry forward up to 240 hours each year.
• HOLIDAYS - There are eleven paid holidays. Employees also receive one Personal Holiday that is granted after the first six months of employment.
• SICK LEAVE - Sick leave accrual begins at one-half day per month. After five years, sick leave accruals are one work day per month. Employees can accumulate and carry forward all unused sick leave each year. Employees who use 24 hours (3 days) or less of sick leave in a calendar year earn a "Well Day." An additional "Well Day" can be earned following a year of perfect attendance.
• HEALTH INSURANCE – UMR / United Healthcare provides two levels of medical and prescription drug plans. Both medical plan are PPOs and do not require selecting a physician or referrals for specialty care. Both medical plans include Teladoc virtual care (primary care/mental health benefits at no charge), Dario healthy living programs, and VSP Vision benefits. Pre-tax premium deductions are offered. The City contributes 80% of the premium cost towards medical, prescription drug and vision insurance.
• DENTAL INSURANCE - Two Delta Dental plans are offered – Preferred and Traditional. The Delta Preferred plan requires using a dentist from a smaller network for a lower premium. The Delta Traditional plan allows use of any dentist, although benefits are higher using a dentist from the large Delta network. Benefits under both plans are the same (with the exception of some Orthodontic benefits) Pre-tax premium deductions are offered.
• LIFE INSURANCE – Low-cost voluntary term life insurance is available. Employees pay one-third of the cost. The amount of Basic Life coverage is two times annual pay up to a determined maximum amount. Dependent coverage is available at $20,000 spouse / $10,000 child(ren) for an additional $0.14 per pay period. Accidental death and dismemberment coverage is included. The plan is through MetLife.
• SUPPLEMENTAL LIFE – Additional voluntary employee-paid term life insurance is available from MetLife at low group rates. Participation in Basic Life is required. The Life Insurance plans are portable.
• LONG-TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE– The voluntary employee-paid group disability plan from MetLife provides 60% of pre-disability income for injury or health related disabilities. Premiums are determined by income and age.
• VOLUNTARY ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT – Voluntary employee-paid AD&D from MetLife offers coverage for accidental death and dismemberment.
• RETIREMENT - The City offers two retirement plans - Wichita Employees (WER) Plan 3, and Commissioned Police & Fire Plan C-79. The WER plan is a defined contribution plan; Police & Fire is a defined benefit plan. Both are contributory - employees and the City share the cost.
• FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS – Employees may elect to make FSA pre-tax deductions for dependent care and/or unreimbursed medical expenses, reducing the cost of these expenses by eliminating taxes on the amount deducted.
• LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE – This plan from UNUM offers facility and home care benefits for employees, spouses, and some other family members. Several options for benefit amount and duration, and specific plan features, are available.
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Deferred Compensation Investment Program

Employee Discounts and Wichita Employee Association (WEA)

Bereavement Pay

Employee Emergency Assistance Fund

Voluntary Shared Leave Program

Training Programs

Longevity Pay

Credit Union

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Injury Leave (on-job injury)

Community Volunteer Events

01

The following validates my highest level of education...

• Some High School
• High School/GED
• Some College
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctorate/JD
  
  

02

(Zoning) I have specialized training or coursework in the following:

• Zoning Regulations
• Municipal Code Enforcement
• Urban Planning
  
  

03

I have the following years of experience conducting inspections for construction, zoning, signage, business licensing, or housing inspections.

• Less than 1 year experience
• 1 to 2 years of experience
• 3 to 4 years of experience
• 5 years of experience
• I do not have experience conducting inspections for construction, zoning, signage, business licensing, or housing inspections.
  
  

04

I have following years of experience working directly with the public in a role that required enforcement, conflict resolution, or regulatory compliance.

• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1 to 2 years of experience
• 3 to 4 years of experience
• 5 years of experience
• I do not have experience working directly with the public in a role that required enforcement, conflict resolution, or regulatory compliance.
  
  

05

I have the following years of experience in building construction, construction contracting, and/or inspection work

• Less than 1 year experience
• 1 to 2 years of experience
• 3 to 4 years of experience
• 5 years of experience
• I do not have experience in building construction, construction contracting, and/or inspection work
  
  

06

Do you currently have the required certifications for the Housing Code Enforcement Test and the departmental Zoning Level 1 test, or are you able to commit to passing both within the first six months of employment?

• Yes, I already have both certifications.
• No, I do not have both certifications but can commit to passing them within the first six months of employment
• No, I do not have both certifications and am unable to commit to this requirement.
  
  

07

I have a valid driver's license.

• Yes
• No
  
  

08

I am legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

• Yes
• No
• Required Question