Property Conservation Inspector/Bilingual

This position involves responsibility for onsite inspection of dwelling units to determine compliance with all laws, ordinances and codes as applicable to existing property.  The work is performed according to established procedures.  Employees have frequent contact with the Spanish-speaking public during inspections and in the explanation of codes and laws.  Work is performed under the general supervision of a senior level staff member, with assignment and scheduling of inspections made on a daily basis.  Employees work outdoors in all types of weather.  Supervision is not a responsibility of this position.  Related work is performed as required.

Under the NY HELPS Program, the Civil Service Exam for this title has been waived. For additional information regarding the NY HELPS Program, please visit: https://www.cs.ny.gov/help/faq.cfm

• Conducts visual inspections of existing properties and grounds to determine compliance with appropriate codes and ordinances;
• Completes inspection forms;
• Conducts follow-up inspections to determine if violations have been corrected;
• Explains code violations and purpose of Property Conservation Code to owners or residents;
• Conducts field surveys of a specific area to identify and cite exterior code violations;
• Conducts Lead Dust Wipe Tests;
• Conducts Quality Housing Inspections as part of Monroe county Proactive Property Management Program;
• Uses the Spanish language as needed while in the performance of job duties.

High School Diploma or GED, PLUS either A or B:
 
 A.  Associate's degree in Construction Technology or a related field and one (1) year of experience in either 1., 2., or 3.:

1. Performing trades work tasks in carpentry, heating, plumbing, electrical, drywall, roofing, or Masonry;
2. Estimating, drafting, or inspecting building construction;
3. Public contact work which involved providing complex information to the public, in areas such as, but not limited to, inspecting for code compliance in housing, construction, or refuse collection;

                                        OR
 
B.  Three (3) years' experience as described in 1 above.
 
 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. N.Y.S. Class D Operator's License at time of appointment;    
2. Car available for daily use;    
3. Employee must complete the requirements for and obtain New York State Certification for building and property inspectors, within eighteen (18) months of appointment.  Training will be arranged by the City of Rochester after the time of appointment;    
4. Employee must obtain Certification as a Lead Dust Wipe Sampling Technician.  Training will be arranged by the City of Rochester after the time of appointment.