Property Maintenance Official

Performs intermediate technical work administering the Town's rental housing inspection program and working with property owners to ensure compliance with local ordinances, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Code Compliance Coordinator.

The set starting range of pay for this position is $45,330.00 to $47,161.00 annually.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Administers the rental inspection program.
• Conducts physical inspections of rental units in the rental inspection program.
• Prepares and maintains detailed and accurate division records sufficient to document that all aspects of the required inspections have occurred.
• Assists the public with general inquiries and with matters pertaining to specific inspections.
• Coordinates with property managers and owners to ensure compliance with all criteria in the property maintenance code and issues approval certificates.
• Tracks when the status of residential units in the program changes, including units coming into or exiting the program.
• Assists in proactive Zoning code enforcement in the rental program area being inspected that year.
• Proactively follows up on field-identified issues and responds to citizen complaints related to property maintenance and code enforcement, including nuisance and zoning code complaints.
• Coordinates responses to proactive cases and complaints with the Building Official, Zoning Administrator, other code enforcement staff, and the Town Attorney as needed.
• Provides coverage as directed for zoning and nuisance code enforcement as needed.
• Engages in public education and outreach efforts with property managers, owners, students, and citizens.
• Administers elevator inspection oversight and documentation.
• Maintains knowledge of state program regulations and participates if any changes are proposed at the state level.

• Thorough knowledge of property maintenance.
• Knowledge of materials, methods, and stages of construction needed to ensure compliance with property maintenance code.
• General knowledge of state health, building, and related codes, laws, and ordinances.
• General knowledge of zoning and sound engineering practices in regard to housing, building, fire inspections, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical trades.
• Thorough knowledge of computers and programs.
• Ability to design programs and program changes for accurate keeping of records.
• Ability to read and interpret plans.
• Ability to deal tactfully yet firmly with the public.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, other departments, and the general public

High school diploma or GED and five to seven years of experience working in the construction industry, or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Maintenance Official certification within one year.
• Certified Zoning Official certification may be required within two years.
• Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record

• This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds of force.
• Work regularly requires standing, walking, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle, or feel, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms, and repetitive motions.
• Frequently requires sitting and occasionally requires climbing or balancing, tasting or smelling,…