CITY OF
SALISBURY
To
perform inspections of residential and business occupancies within the City and
its extraterritorial jurisdiction area, to ensure compliance with minimum code;
to perform tasks related to the enforcement of all facets of the Housing
Ordinance; and to interpret and advise the general public on housing issues.
Receives
general supervision from the Fire/Housing/Inspection Specialist.
Exercises
no supervision.
Duties
may include, but are not limited to the following:
Perform
site inspections in securing compliance with the Minimum Housing Ordinance, and
assist the legal staff in bringing formal action against property owners for non-compliance.
Interpret
and advise the general public on the requirements of the Minimum Housing
Ordinance.
Receive
housing-related complaints, investigate problems, and proceed with appropriate
legal procedures for resolution.
Complete
inspections of work in progress to ensure compliance with contract; re-inspect
as necessary.
Work
with contractors with regard to demolition and moving projects, and administer
all phases of the program.
Assist
other local agencies and other City departments, including the Police and
Public Services Departments, with inspections of other related areas of
property maintenance as required.
Assist
in the enforcement of City housing laws and regulations.
Maintain
necessary records and reports on inspections.
Assume
the duties of the Fire/Housing/Inspection Specialist relative to code
enforcement and related tasks, as needed.
Maintain
accurate, complete minimum housing records and files.
Minimum
Housing/Inspection Specialist(continued)
Prepare
letters, memoranda, and violation orders to be sent to tenants, landlords and
the general public.
Assist
in submission of housing ordinance amendments to the Neighborhood Task Force.
Participate
as a member of the Neighborhood Task Force.
Participate
in the departmental wellness program.
Respond
to job callback after working hours and/or on weekends.
Perform
related duties as assigned.
Knowledge of:
Minimum Housing Ordinance requirements
and the methods and techniques of housing administration and enforcement.
City street system and addressing system.
Pertinent Federal, State and local
housing laws, codes and guidelines concerning inspections and the relocation
and rehabilitation programs.
Radio communication procedures.
Basic office procedures; office and
computer equipment.
English usage, spelling, grammar and
punctuation.
Ability to:
Interpret and apply applicable Federal,
State and local housing laws, codes and regulations.
Detect violations of the City Minimum
Housing Ordinance.
Coordinate and administer effectively the
various processes and inspection requirements of the job.
CITY
OF SALISBURY
Minimum
Housing/Inspection Specialist (continued)
Read maps and locate properties.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both
orally and in writing.
Gather, compile and document information
for reports, and information necessary for presentations before boards and
Council.
Make presentations to City Council
regarding housing concerns/code violations.
Establish and maintain effective working
relations with the public, building owners, contractors and other employees;
work effectively with diverse groups.
Maintain physical condition as required.
Respond to job callback.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally
required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects,
tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally
required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or
hear.
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 the ability to adjust focus.
Any
combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required
knowledge and abilities is qualifying.
A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience:
Considerable experience in the building
trades and contracting field; or an equivalent combination of training and
experience.
Two years of responsible code
enforcement/minimum housing experience is desired.
Training:
Equivalent to completion of the twelfth
grade. Additional specialized training
in code enforcement or a related field is desirable.
Possession
of, or ability to obtain, and appropriate and valid North Carolina Class C
Driver’s License.
Possession
of, or ability to obtain the appropriate inspection certifications/licenses as
necessary.
Possession
of residential telephone service required.