Inspector, Non-Profit & Social Impact, Environmental & Urban Planning

vacancy is in the licenses and inspection division of the development services department. Under supervision, conducts inspections of housing units for code violations. Assists in the operation of a city public health program by performing systematic surveys and inspections in the promotion of housing hygiene and the conservation and rehabilitation of dwellings by enforcing adherence to health and housing technical codes.

Performs routing and detailed inspections of housing facilities for compliance with health and housing laws, ordinances, and regulations based upon complaints, personal observations, and referrals from other agencies. Inspects the interior and exterior of single and multiple dwellings, rooming houses, and other buildings for sanitation and safety hazards; checks for structural deterioration, ventilation, lightning, insects and pests infestation, garbage and rubbish disposal, and adequate heating and plumbing facilities.

Investigates reported violations of housing and health laws and prepares written reports for correctional or enforcement action. Participates in special housing surveys and studies. Consults with and advises private property owners on existing housing code violations and methods of correction, initiates joint inspections of outside contractors; and prepares reports and correspondence for correctional and enforcement action.

the above essential duties and responsibilities are not intended as a comprehensive list; they are intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may be required to work extended hours including evenings and weekends. In addition, incumbent(s) may perform additional related duties as required.

this is a 1716 local union position and the hours of this position are 40 per week.

the examination will consist of rating your training and experience as contained on your application. The examination may also include a written test, an oral test, or a combination thereof. All parts of the examination, including tests and ratings, will be related to the requirements of the position. The examination will be designed to measure the following:

• modern, techniques, and practices of housing hygiene.
• laws, ordinances and regulations governing housing hygiene.
• general principles and practices of environmental sanitation pertinent to housing hygiene rehabilitation.
• general construction methods and terminology and general knowledge of technical codes.

• enforce regulatory provisions firmly and objectively.
• read and interpret building plans and to draw rough sketches of room layouts.
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with representatives of other agencies and the general public.

open to all qualified applicants who meet the following qualifications:

graduation from high school supplemented by two (2) years of college and two (2) years of responsible, professional experience in the field of real estate, construction, housing hygiene, sanitation inspection, or a closely related field;

or

graduation from high school and five (5) years of responsible, professional experience in the field of real estate, construction, housing hygiene, sanitation inspection, or a closely related field.

a copy of your degree or transcript must be submitted with your application. A degree or transcript submitted will be verified by the human resources department.

must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

a copy of your drivers license must be submitted with your application.

work is performed in an office environment and in various community settings with travel to inspection sites. Incumbent may be…