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Housing Compliance Inspector
Job Location:
Job Location:
Saint Joseph, MN - USA
Hourly Salary:
USD 43359 - 43359
Hourly Salary:
Posted:
4 September 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
2 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
POSITION TITLE: Housing Compliance Inspector
DEPARTMENT: Planning and Community Development
DIVISION: Property Maintenance
SALARY: $43359 YR. / $20.845673 HR.
CLOSING: Until filled
Job Summary/Scope
Enforces City Rental Unit Certification Program in accordance with Property Maintenance Codes to ensure compliance with city regulations. Schedules and manages rental unit inspections. Monitors and enforces the Vacant Registration Program to maintain compliance with the Code.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
DEPARTMENT: Planning and Community Development
DIVISION: Property Maintenance
SALARY: $43359 YR. / $20.845673 HR.
CLOSING: Until filled
Job Summary/Scope
Enforces City Rental Unit Certification Program in accordance with Property Maintenance Codes to ensure compliance with city regulations. Schedules and manages rental unit inspections. Monitors and enforces the Vacant Registration Program to maintain compliance with the Code.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Inspects rental units to ensure compliance with standards identified on Rental Checklist in accordance with Property Maintenance Code.
- Tags housing units unfit for human occupancy for other life-threatening issues. Reinspects rental units for compliance.
- Documents and tracks Rental Certification and Vacancy Registration Programs and prepares paperwork for follow-up inspection notices to property owners.
- Issues summonses for violations of property maintenance zoning and health codes. Testifies in court as necessary.
- Research real estate records to locate owners of property where violations occur.
- Assists in performing zoning code enforcement as needed.
- Interacts with the public on issues of property maintenance. Educate the public to achieve future compliance through personal contact.
Other Duties and Responsibilities
Performs all other related duties as assigned.
Employee Behavior and Conduct
City employees shall conduct themselves in a professional manner and shall exhibit and extend professional conduct appropriate to the circumstances to those with whom they come into contact both internally and externally during the performance of their duties. Examples of professional conduct include but are not limited to being communicative informative fair honest and respectful. Reinspects temporarily tagged structures for compliance.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Performs all other related duties as assigned.
Employee Behavior and Conduct
City employees shall conduct themselves in a professional manner and shall exhibit and extend professional conduct appropriate to the circumstances to those with whom they come into contact both internally and externally during the performance of their duties. Examples of professional conduct include but are not limited to being communicative informative fair honest and respectful. Reinspects temporarily tagged structures for compliance.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of city streets city codes and regulations or demonstrate the ability to learn and enforce these regulatory requirements within the first six months of employment.
- Skills in effective oral and written communications planning organizing and directing the work of others.
- Ability to research information and derive logical conclusions.
- Skills in problem solving and facilitating reasonable corrective action to property maintenance violations.
- Ability to relate professionally and courteously with fellow employees; a positive attitude is essential.
- Ability to become a licensed and certified Housing Inspector by a national recognized accredited program within 6 months of employment.
- Valid Class E drivers License required.
- Ability to pass background evaluation.
- Ability to relate professionally with the public in potentially volatile situations as well as under normal circumstances
- One to three years prior experience in a related field.
Material and Equipment Directly Used
Use of a range of office machines including calculators computers printers telephone and/or other peripherals. Operates a City-provided vehicle. There may be times when use of a personal vehicle may be required.
Working Environment/Physical Requirements
Work is performed in a wide range of conditions ranging from heat to cold when working out in the community. Some work is performed in an office with a controlled environment. Work is performed in environments that are potentially hazardous. Work involves walking climbing bending and stooping. Seldom need to lift more than 10 to 20 pounds. Some overnight or day travel may be required for business purposes. Vacation and other leave scheduling shall be requested and approved by the appropriate supervisor.
Education
High School diploma or equivalent required. Associate degree in a related field preferred.
Use of a range of office machines including calculators computers printers telephone and/or other peripherals. Operates a City-provided vehicle. There may be times when use of a personal vehicle may be required.
Working Environment/Physical Requirements
Work is performed in a wide range of conditions ranging from heat to cold when working out in the community. Some work is performed in an office with a controlled environment. Work is performed in environments that are potentially hazardous. Work involves walking climbing bending and stooping. Seldom need to lift more than 10 to 20 pounds. Some overnight or day travel may be required for business purposes. Vacation and other leave scheduling shall be requested and approved by the appropriate supervisor.
Education
High School diploma or equivalent required. Associate degree in a related field preferred.
All applicants must pass a drug screening and criminal background check prior to employment.
Any job offer made by the City is contingent upon the applicant passing the drug screening and background check.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City is a governmental entity subject to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
which requires that otherwise qualified handicapped individuals be protected from discrimination.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City is a governmental entity subject to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
which requires that otherwise qualified handicapped individuals be protected from discrimination.
Required Experience:
IC
