Combination Neighborhood Inspector - MABCD (Metropolitan Area Building and Construction Department

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Neighborhood Inspection is a division of the Metropolitan Area Building and Construction Department (MABCD). Its mission is to preserve Wichita's neighborhoods and to make Wichita a cleaner City through fair, cost-effective and efficiently processed code enforcement activities. A Neighborhood Inspector specializes in enforcing and securing compliance with residential nuisance, zoning and minimum housing codes.

Operating in a complaint-based, case management environment, the work requires strong attention to detail, the ability to communicate with tact and firmness (both verbally and in writing) and strong organization and time-management skills. Inspectors interact with the public, law enforcement, the court system and management every day. The working environment is a blend of inspections/field work and in-office work.

Existing technical skills are a must-have. Opportunities for income advancement are available through job experience (longevity) along with additional testing and certifications. This role is for individuals who thrive in hands-on field work, enjoy problem-solving and are passionate.

• Employees within the department or division shall be given first consideration
• Posting may close at any time

• Inspects or oversees and coordinates the inspection of buildings and premises for compliance with minimum housing code and related regulations
• Inspects premise conditions and documents nuisance complaints with photos, narratives and court reports, as required.
• Verifies illegal dumping complaints and provides necessary documentation for work order production.
• Inspects mobile homes to ensure compliance with City ordinances.
• Prepares court reports and administrative abatement documentation as needed.
• Follows up inspections for violations and secures compliance with codes and laws.
• Answers inquiries and complaints over the phone, in person or by email.
• Writes reports and prepares notices of violations, citations and/or uniform criminal complaints as required.
• Employee must enforce all of the above enforcement duties and areas.
• Assists and performs some supervision of lower-level inspectors.
• These examples are not intended to be all-inclusive.
• Other related duties may be assigned as needed.

• Thorough knowledge of the municipal minimum housing and nuisance code, and zoning ordinance.
• Ability to read and interpret code regulations.
• 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.
• Ability to operate a camera or cell phone to take pictures of 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 and safety of other individuals in the workplace.

Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre-employment physical, which includes drug screening. Must also pass a KBI background investigation.

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