Property Maintenance Inspector Rental and Business Licensing Division

The Property Maintenance Inspector participates in multiple activities that contribute to the livability of rental housing in the community including but not limited to complete routine proactive property maintenance inspections ensure compliance with all rental license requirements respond to resident complaints and complete outreach and educational activities with renters and rental property owners and managers which includes door knocking at rental properties as needed. Community engagement and relationship building with tenants rental property owners and managers neighbors community leaders and others are key components to this position. Pending proper education and certifications this position may be cross trained with other inspection staff within the department including building inspections code enforcement and public/environmental health to provide professional development opportunities and to meet the needs of the community.

• Perform routine general rental housing inspections to verify compliance with state codes and city ordinances
• Respond to housing complaints regarding property maintenance zoning and nuisance code issues
• Ensure rental housing complies with all rental licensing requirements including some property management requirements
• Prepare and distribute reports letters forms handouts; conduct research and prepare recommendations relating to enforcement actions for supervisors and court proceedings; may be required to testify in city court actions
• Attend internal and external meetings with staff property managers and owners to discuss common compliance issues capital budgeting requirements and city expectations relating to rental inspections program
• Maintain inspection and other property data to ensure proper tracking of documentation and workflow
• Conduct public education and outreach policy and ordinance review. Involves participating in public meetings with key stakeholders including Safe Rental Home training with rental landlords/property managers. Also includes door knocking in collaboration with other staff
• Educate property owners and residents on code requirements; assist in finding solutions to code violations; investigate property maintenance complaints and resolve code issues with the public
• Participate in professional organizations committees and boards for code development and city representation
• Perform other duties as assigned for division department and organization

Education
Associates degree in building inspection technologies environmental health or related area

AND

Experience
One (1) year of related experience

OR

Three (3) years of highly-related experience to the duties of the position or an equivalent combination of education and experience required

Licenses

• Current and valid drivers license
• ICC/AACEProperty Maintenance and Housing Inspector within one year of employment

• Knowledge of city codes and ordinances state statutes and federal regulations related to property maintenance
• Ability to handle difficult situation and difficult customers in a tactful and professional manner
• Proficient in computer programs such as Microsoft Office Package and various databases
• Proven ability and demonstrated commitment to an inclusive workplace related to racial equity diversity and inclusion.
• Ability to provide a level of customer service that meets or exceeds customer expectation and satisfaction
• Embrace and engage in cultural shift toward Continuous Improvement

• Building Inspection or Building Official Certification
• Previous experience working within the construction plumbing electrical mechanical trades
• Current certification as Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector or equivalent
• Five years experience as a property maintenance inspector housing inspector code compliance environmental health building inspector or equivalent in a related field
• Advanced experience in computer databases GIS systems and statistics
• Mediation or conflict resolution experience or certification
• Project management experience
• Community outreach and education experience
• Previous experience working with people from various cultural socioeconomic racial and ethnic backgrounds
• Fluency in Spanish Hmong Russian Somali Lao or Vietnamese language(s)

Work Conditions
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully and safely perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to fully and safely perform the essential duties.

• Core business hours are set by departments based on operational needs. Alternative schedules can be arranged but must comply with the Citys Alternative Work Arrangement policy
• Full-time non-union non-exempt position; flexible work schedule to include a standard eight (8)-hour workday

• Ability to meet physical demands of the job including but not limited to prolonged periods of standing bending sitting stooping kneeling climbing
• Office environment and fieldwork; exposure to computer screens; working closely with others frequent interruptions
• Ability to gain access to all areas within structures such as roofs elevators crawl spaces attics rough terrain etc.
• Regularly exposed to hazardous situations and conditions
• Must be able to lift and carry or otherwise move 5-10 pounds occasionally
• High attention to detail and deadlines
• Ability to handle or navigate difficult or emotionally charged interactions with individuals

Resume Requested
To help us evaluate candidates education experience and skills we are asking all candidates to attach a resume to their application to be considered for this position.

Anticipated Hiring Wage $40.15-43.42/hour plus full-time benefit package

We welcome applications from all individuals including (but not limited to): people of all abilities persons of color Veterans LGBTQ and women. If you need these materials in an alternate format or if you have a disability-related need and need assistance with the application process please contact Human Resources at either or via e-mail at.