Property Standards Inspector

Summary of Duties

Under direct supervision, the Property Standards Inspector is responsible for developing and applying the knowledge, skills and abilities to inspecting residential, commercial and industrial zoned properties for compliance with City codes and ordinances. Educates citizens and community on property maintenance requirements for long term conservation and enhancement of communities and neighborhoods.

This is the entry-level classification in the Property Standards Specialist series that follows diversified procedures and implements processes to accomplish end results, within guidelines. Works under direct supervision, all assignments and work is reviewed for completeness and accuracy. This class is distinguished from the Property Standards Specialist in that the latter is a higher-level class in the series that performs more complex technical and investigative duties requiring a higher level of knowledge and skill.

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Investigates and inspects residential, commercial, and industrial properties for compliance with City codes, zoning ordinances, and other applicable property use and maintenance regulations.
• Notifies property owners, occupants or other responsible parties of violations regarding City codes, ordinances, or other applicable property use and maintenance regulations and makes recommendations for corrective actions in accordance with current regulations.
• Educates citizens and community on City codes, ordinances and other applicable property use and maintenance regulations to promote and enhance the health, safety, welfare, and overall livability of neighborhoods, commercial districts, and other urban areas within the City of Plano.
• Attends community meetings and works directly with residential or other groups to alleviate neighborhood issues or other concerns.
• Maintains accurate case documentation of investigations, inspections and all other case actions taken; issues abatement work orders and citations as required.
• Prepares probable cause affidavits and affidavits of administrative search warrants and any other documentation necessary to represent the City in court cases or other administrative hearings.
• Maintains case files on substandard housing cases and prepares files and documents for presentation to the Building Standards Commission as needed; provides recommendation on cases to Building Standards Commission members when necessary.
• Researches information to process code case violations, property ownership, and citizen contact information.
• Provides testimony during court hearings.
• Assists with property and neighborhood assessments and surveys to determine overall condition; identifies property maintenance needs and deficiencies.
• Completes periodic after hour and weekend inspections as needed.
• Regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work schedule is essential.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

The incumbent determines if properties and structures located within the City of Plano are in compliance with applicable codes, ordinances and regulations. In addition to identifying methods and techniques to promote compliance with current City codes, zoning ordinances, and other applicable property use and maintenance regulations.

Knowledge of: Basic codes and ordinances, property use, maintenance regulations, and other statutory guidelines preferably related to housing, zoning, health, and safety; computer systems, software applications, and software use; typical construction practices and material applications.

Skill in: Communicating effectively both verbally and in writing; performing various customer relations activities; delivering public presentations; conducting investigative research; demonstrating time management, decision making, and sound judgment; operating a motor vehicle safely.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Public…