HomeMy WebLinkAboutSenior Housing InspectorCITY OF IOWA CITY - Job Description
Job Class #29-10 FLSA Exempt
Civil Service
Identification
Position Title: Senior Housing Inspector
Department: Neighborhood & Development Services
Division: Neighborhood Services
Supervisor: Neighborhood Services Coordinator
Job Summary
Supervises the enforcement and administration of local housing, zoning and building codes with
emphasis in licensing of all rental property. Oversees the inspection of public housing and Housing
Choice Voucher housing units. Evaluates and oversees procedures, personnel and policies relating
to rental and public housing units.
Job Scope
Directly supervises Housing Inspection division employees. Assists in the development of the budget
and makes recommendations for purchases, capital items or additional positions during the annual
budget process. Monitors expenditures during the year.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
Manages Housing Inspection division operations.
Supervises Housing Inspection division employees.
Conducts inspections and re-inspections with property owners and managers to ensure compliance
with local codes and ordinances.
Prepares required inspection reports.
Reviews and edits correspondence and inspection reports prepared by assigned inspectors.
Responds to requests, questions and complaints regarding compliance with housing, building and
zoning codes and regulations and determinations made in inspection reports.
Attends staff meetings with division heads and Housing Inspection personnel.
Assists Fire department with fire code compliance.
Prepares and administers division budget.
Administers Housing Choice Voucher Inspection Program.
Administers nuisance property ordinance.
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Coordinates with Senior Building Inspector in managing nuisance and zoning code enforcement.
Communicates with neighborhood associations, apartment owners’ associations, fraternal
associations and other groups to inform and educate regarding public policy questions.
Reviews, discusses and implements with other staff all code updates.
Issues code violation citations and appears in court on City’s behalf.
Conducts self in a manner which promotes and supports diversity and inclusivity in the workplace
and community.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Physical and Environmental Conditions
The physical demands and work environment conditions described here are representative of
those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
and are encountered while performing those essential functions. Reasonable accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to
finger, handle, or feel; and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk;
climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must
occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include
close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust
focus.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid
conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or
caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock;
and vibration.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Minimum Education, Experience and Certification
High school diploma or equivalent required. Four years minimum experience in building and code
inspection required. International Conference of Building Officials certification as building inspector
required within one year. Valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record required. Must be 18
years of age per Iowa Code 92.8. Must pass criminal background check.
Preferred Education, Experience and Certification
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in business/public administration from an educational institution
accredited by a DOE recognized accreditation body preferred.
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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of local zoning and uniform housing codes, state and national legislation regarding
housing inspection services. Skills in conflict resolution, communication, and problem solving. Skills
in observing, reading and interpreting technical materials, codes, and regulations. Skills in the use of
a variety of machines, including personal computers. Ability to perform mathematical functions in
order to review housing compliance issues with standards.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by
individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities,
duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position.