Dept/Div: Building & Housing/N/A
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Salary Grade: 9
General Definition of Work
Performs difficult skilled trades work inspecting various facilities in the City, creating violation notices, recommending course of action, writing violation reports, researching property foreclosure filings and dispositions of same, overseeing execution of city initiated public nuisance abatement activities, inputting data into database, maintaining records and files, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Assistant Director of Housing Inspection..
Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Functions
Issues violation notices based on conditions found and recommends nuisance abatement or other actions to abate blighting or unhealthy conditions.
Oversees private contractors and collaborates with Public Work Department, in the execution of City initiated public nuisance abatement activities.
Generates violations notices and reports using electronic devices in the field.
Investigates complaints by residence, City employees, and from general observation.
Researches property foreclosure filings and dispositions of same; enters information into Housings database; maintains records and files.
Prepares Real Estate information reports to Communications and Marketing Department, Mayor, and Housing Commissioner; tracks and records Foreclosure Registrations.
Inspects houses, apartment building, and condominiums for code violations; consults and provides advice on repairs; investigates complaints and concerns.
Reviews property history prior to appointment; prepares code violation notices; checks for permit and/or ABR compliance when necessary; updates database.
Makes and returns phone calls from residents, realtors, property owners, and local agents; confirms upcoming appointments.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Comprehensive knowledge of the application of laws, rules and regulations, policies and procedures relating to the department and to property maintenance inspections; comprehensive knowledge in the principles of management, organization, planning, development and implementation of responsibilities as they relate to the duties of the job.
Skill in the use of personal computers, associated software packages, hardware, and peripheral equipment; skill in data gathering, analysis and compilation technique for report preparation; skill in planning, project management, public relations, and technical writing; ability to understand, interpret, explain and apply policies and procedures; skill in dispute resolution. Ability to provide leadership; ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; ability to exercise sound judgment in analyzing situations and in reaching decisions quickly; ability to deal effectively with people from diverse backgrounds; ability to drive safely under various traffic road and weather conditions in carrying out daily inspection schedules over a wide geographical area; ability to conduct a high volume of inspections efficiently and effectively; ability to conduct thorough inspections, accurately document conditions that do not meet standards, and prepare clear and concise reports; ability to use acute observational skills to identify dwelling unit problems which others have attempted to hide; ability to read maps and locate streets and addresses quickly and efficiently; ability to manage a high volume of on-site interactions and demonstrate tact and sensitivity to issues involved; ability to establish and maintain
effective working relationships with associates, business and community leaders, elected officials, Department Directors staff, property owners and managers, realtors, vendors, and the general public.
Education and Experience
Associates/Technical degree and extensive experience in housing inspections, housing stock, foreclosure process, real estate, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Combination of commercial and residential property maintenance experience preferred. Qualifications to obtain at minimum, a state of Ohio issued Residential Building Inspector certification. Electrical, mechanical, and/or plumbing experience preferred. Refer to state certification qualifications matrix here:
Physical Requirements
This work requires the regular exertion of up to 10 pounds of force and frequent exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; work regularly requires speaking or hearing and using hands to finger, handle or feel, frequently requires sitting and occasionally requires standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms, lifting and repetitive motions; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work regularly requires exposure to wet humid conditions (non-weather), exposure to outdoor weather conditions, exposure to extreme cold (non-weather) and exposure to extreme heat (non-weather), frequently requires exposure to fumes or airborne particles and occasionally requires exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).
Special Requirements
Valid driver’s license in the State of Ohio. Residential Building Inspector certification from the Ohio Board of Building Standards, or the qualifications to obtain a Residential building Inspector interim or trainee certification.
