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CITY OF IOWA CITY – JOB DESCRIPTION
Posi�on Title: Housing Inspector Assistant
Department: Neighborhood & Development Services
Division: Neighborhood Services
Supervisor: Senior Housing Inspector
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Civil Service: Yes
Pay Grade: 8
Job Number: 0813
Job Summary
Under general supervision, inspects residen�al property for compliance with nuisance, zoning
and housing codes. Performs inspec�ons with or without property owners and managers to
determine code compliance. Documents viola�ons noted while conduc�ng inspec�ons.
Prepares narra�ve reports of nuisance, zoning and housing code deficiencies. Advises and
consults with property owners and managers for compliance with nuisance, zoning, and housing
code. Issues municipal infrac�on cita�ons when necessary to gain compliance. Performs data
entry and general clerical support du�es for housing and inspec�on services.
Essen�al Job Du�es and Responsibili�es
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive
or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
• Receives and inves�gates complaints concerning residen�al property condi�ons, zoning
and nuisance code complaints.
• Conducts and schedules inspec�ons of residen�al property to determine compliance
with the provisions of the nuisance, zoning and housing codes.
• Provides consulta�on and referrals for nuisance, zoning and housing code complaints
and landlord/tenant disputes.
• Iden�fies and documents areas of non-compliance.
• Conducts and schedules inspec�ons with property owners and managers.
• Prepares narra�ve reports of deficiencies to assist owners and property managers in
ataining compliance with the nuisance, zoning, and housing codes.
• Consults with Housing Inspectors and other code enforcement personnel on technical
maters related to nuisance, zoning and housing code issues.
• Provides general informa�on to the public and outreach and awareness concerning the
nuisance, housing and zoning code enforcement and procedures.
• Performs data entry and general clerical support du�es for Housing and Inspec�on
Services.
• Receives building plans, issues a variety of permits and collects money for fees and
permits.
• Helps maintain department property filing system.
• Receives, screens and routes incoming calls.
Updated: March 2024
• Issues cita�ons of code viola�ons and ini�ates legal ac�on, appears in court as
necessary.
• Atends Board of Appeals hearings; tes�fies and presents evidence on behalf of the City
on maters related to nuisance, zoning and housing code enforcement.
• Conducts self in a manner which promotes and supports diversity and inclusivity in the
workplace and community.
• Performs other du�es as assigned.
Minimum Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other
• Associate’s degree from an accredited educational institution; or two years of related
experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in
building construction trades or in rental property management.
• Valid State of Iowa driver’s license with sa�sfactory driving record. Must be 18 years of
age. Must pass criminal background check.
Preferred Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other
• Associate’s degree from an accredited educational institution and one year of related
experience; or three years of related experience and/or equivalent combination of
education and experience. The ability to communicate in Spanish, French, Swahili
and/or Arabic.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abili�es
• Ability to add, subtract, mul�ply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole
numbers, common frac�ons, and decimals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instruc�ons furnished in
writen, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to compute rate, ra�o, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized
situa�ons.
• Ability to establish and maintain effec�ve working rela�onships with property owners,
property managers, tenants, the public and fellow employees.
• Ability to interpret and enforce regula�ons within a fair, firm and diploma�c manner.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, opera�ng and maintenance
instruc�ons, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to reliably and predictably carry out du�es.
• Ability to speak effec�vely before groups of customers or employees of organiza�on.
• Ability to write rou�ne reports and correspondence.
• Knowledge of general nuisance, zoning and housing code knowledge and nuisance,
zoning and housing code enforcement procedures.
• Skill in using computers and applicable so�ware applica�ons (Microso� Office – Word,
Excel, Outlook).
• Communicates effec�vely with diverse groups of people and interacts courteously with
the public.
Updated: March 2024
Supervision
No supervision of direct reports.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential duties and responsibilities.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The
employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands
and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or
crawl. 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, depth perception
and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
duties and responsibilities.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Duties are generally performed in
an office setting with a controlled environment. The job requires sitting for extended periods of
time and the work may expose the employee to unpleasant social situations and significant
work pace pressure.
Iowa City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities
Act as Amended, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with
disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential
accommodations with the employer.
Reviewed/Approved by: Tracy Hightshoe, Neighborhood & Development Services Director (4/2024)
Updated: March 2024
I have read and understand the duties and requirements of this job description, and I
agree that I can perform the duties of this position with or without reasonable
accommodation.
Employee Date
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