JOB Provide education on city property maintenance codes, state construction codes, and licensing programs to residents, contractors, and business owners. Inspect all properties to ensure compliance with property maintenance code, all other state construction codes and city codes. Perform a variety of technical work in conducting inspections of homes, apartments, and businesses to ensure all properties are in compliance with minimum standards. Position involves significant contact with the public, answering questions, responding to complaints, and writing reports. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Conduct inspections of properties to verify code compliance at time of sale. Educate property owners on code requirements, assist in finding solutions, provide information, and follow up to verify compliance.
Inspect buildings to verify compliance with the Minnesota building, plumbing, and mechanical codes including open permits.
Conduct inspections of licensed rental apartments and dwelling units, including the building’s interior, exterior, and grounds. Verify compliance with applicable property maintenance, building, and fire codes. Respond to and investigate tenant complaints.
Investigate property maintenance, nuisance, and zoning code complaints. Conduct inspections; prepare letters, notices, reports, and follow up on violations to ensure appropriate corrective actions have been taken.
Respond to and inspect trash housing and radon cases, refuse trucks, air, water, and noise pollution for health and safety violations.
Perform annual inspections of locally licensed facilities including but not limited to tobacco sales, tanning facilities, enclosed parking, billboards, and environmental emissions. Assist with other inspection or department activities as needed.
Conduct property condition surveys and inspection of residential and commercial properties to ensure compliance with property maintenance codes.
Prepare letters, inspection reports, and court documents using city computer database, LOGIS and Microsoft programs.
Maintain clear, accurate, and appropriate records, develop and update forms as needed.
Coordinate work with and supports all department inspectors and staff in other departments to provide seamless service delivery to the community.
Work with the city attorneys in preparing evidence for code enforcement through court proceedings and appear in court to testify.
Research and prepare recommended city code changes. Aid and assist supervisor in preparing documents for city council meetings.
Participate in professional activities to represent the city. Work with staff or citizens on boards, commissions, and committees either as a member or city liaison.
Participate in community relations. Provide referral services and help for residents in maintaining their properties to minimum standards.
Perform other duties and assume responsibilities as apparent or assigned.
