Housing Inspector III

JOB
The City of Raleigh is seeking a devoted Housing Inspector III to provide inspection and/or enforcement activities for the City's Community Development and Housing program. Incumbents inspect new and existing buildings and structures to ensure conformance with the housing, building, electrical, mechanical and plumbing codes as well as the public nuisance and zoning codes pertaining to vehicles. Incumbents routinely perform multi-trade permitted inspections.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Interprets various trade codes and ordinances; inspects new and existing buildings and structures to ensure conformance with minimum housing, building, electrical, mechanical and plumbing codes; inspects properties and enforces adopted codes ensuring that minimum standards of health, safety and neighborhood preservation for the general public are adhered to; processes housing cases where ordinances have been adopted.Identifies and processes public nuisance and zoning vehicle cases on private property to obtain compliance with applicable code.Facilitates abatements of public nuisance violations and processes contracts; performs research to determine and communicate with property owners and responsible parties; files legal documents pertaining to relevant cases.Provides technical expertise, training and guidance in support of multi-trade housing inspections and in addressing related code issues and violations; provides assessment and inspection support in response to weather events and related property damage.Prepares, updates and maintains code enforcement case files; organizes and maintains electronic and paper files and related reports and documentation; confers with property owners, contractors, property managers, attorneys and government agencies on code-related actions; administers citations for non- compliance; and provides court testimony as needed.Attends community and government agency meetings regarding housing, public nuisance codes and code enforcement actions; obtains administrative warrants to gain access and inspect properties in violation of ordinances.Identifies, develops, implement and maintains processes and practices that encourage, support and promote effective, comprehensive and meaningful citizen engagement.Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Knowledge of: Standard practices, methods and materials of assigned work.Business math concepts.Principles and practices of conflict resolution.Filing and record-keeping principles.Occupational hazards and applicable safety principles and practices.Uses and properties of supplies and equipment.Applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, regulations (based on assignment).Customer service principles.Specialized equipment relevant to area of assignment.Modern office technology.Skill In: Performing inspections to review compliance with applicable codes, ordinances and requirements.Providing training and technical advice related to multi-trade code issues.Preparing basic reports and documents.Performing basic research, compiling and assembling data.Providing directions to others in order to meet standards.Providing attention to detail in assignments.Proofreading and error correction.Business math computations.Organizing and maintaining records and files.Organizing tasks, meeting deadlines and prioritizing competing demands.Maintaining and updating data and documentation.Comprehending reference books and manuals.Operating assigned tools and equipment.Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, regulations and standards (based on assignment).Providing customer service.Utilizing a computer and relevant software applications.Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.ADA and Other Requirements: Positions in this class typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.Working Conditions: Work is performed in both the field and in an indoor office environment with frequent exposure to hazardous physical conditions (such as mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibration, etc.); frequent exposure to atmospheric conditions (such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, etc.); moderate exposure to hazardous materials (such as chemicals, blood and other body fluids); frequent exposure to environmental conditions (such as disruptive people, imminent danger, or a threatening environment); frequent exposure to extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting and movement restrictions; and moderate exposure intense noise or travel.Note: This job classification description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) designation may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.