Property Maintenance Inspector I

About the position 

Great opportunity to engage with residents in problem-solving property maintenance concerns. If you enjoy interacting with the public and helping residents find resolutions to comply with the city code, this is an excellent opportunity. Help keep neighborhoods and businesses well-maintained and safe by educating the community about our property maintenance code. You’ll conduct inspections, meet with property owners, respond to complaints, and ensure properties are brought into compliance. This role requires strong communication skills, a desire to engage with residents and business owners, and the ability to navigate a variety of inspection tasks.

• Investigate property maintenance, nuisance, and zoning code complaints. Conduct inspections: prepare letters, notices, reports, and follow up on violations to ensure appropriate corrective actions have been taken.
• Assist with inspections of licensed rental apartments and dwelling units, including the building’s interior, exterior, and grounds. Verify compliance with applicable property maintenance, building, and fire codes. Respond to and investigate tenant complaints.
• Assist with re-inspections of properties to verify code compliance at time of sale.  Educate property owners on code requirements, assist in finding solutions, provide information, and follow up to verify compliance.
• Respond to and inspect trash housing and radon cases, refuse trucks, air, water, and noise pollution for health and safety violations.  
• Perform annual inspections of locally licensed facilities including but not limited to tobacco sales, tanning facilities, enclosed parking, billboards, and environmental emissions. Assist with other inspection or department activities as needed.
• Conduct property condition surveys and inspection of residential and commercial properties to ensure compliance with property maintenance codes.
• Prepare letters, inspection reports, and court documents using city computer database, LOGIS and Microsoft programs.
• Maintain clear, accurate, and appropriate records, develop and update forms as needed.
• Coordinate with and support all inspectors and staff in other departments to provide seamless service delivery to the community.  
• Work with city attorneys in preparing evidence for code enforcement through court proceedings and appear in court to testify. 
• Research and prepare recommended city code changes. Aid and assist supervisor in preparing documents for city council meetings.
• Participate in professional activities to represent the city. Work with staff or citizens on boards, commissions, and committees either as a member or city liaison.
• Participate in community relations. Provide referral services and help for residents in maintaining their properties to minimum standards.
• Perform other duties and assume responsibilities as apparent or assigned.

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license with the ability to drive a city vehicle.
• Ability to physically move about all areas of inspections to carry out duties; navigate stairs, climb ladders and move around construction sites.

• Degree in building or housing inspection or a related field.
• Certification as a Minnesota Building Official Limited and/or competency certifications in related area by ICC or a nationally recognized code organization.
• Fluent in a second language.
• Experience in property maintenance, code compliance, housing, or construction code inspections; or as a permit technician.
• Knowledge of Minnesota state construction codes.