Assistant Director of Housing Inspection
About The Position
The Assistant Director of Housing Inspection plans, coordinates, supervises, and participates in housing code inspections and enforcement. The role prepares court cases, testifies in court and at Appeals Board hearings, mediates and resolves complaints, and works with defendants on repair plans. It also interprets housing ordinances for the public, investigates complaints about inspection activities, and takes appropriate action to achieve compliance. In collaboration with the Director of Building and Housing, the position establishes property maintenance inspection protocols and interpretation guidelines, and promotes consistent enforcement across inspectors and neighborhoods. The Assistant Director performs codes inspector duties as required and supervises Housing Inspectors and housing administrative staff. The work is performed under the general direction of the Director of Building and Housing.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED, plus extensive experience in code enforcement, housing inspections, and construction techniques, and considerable supervisory and management experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Comprehensive knowledge of housing code enforcement principles and practices.
- Thorough knowledge of building, construction, engineering, and structural engineering principles and practices.
- Thorough knowledge of minimum housing and related regulations.
- Ability to supervise subordinate employees.
- Ability to present facts and recommendations effectively orally and in writing.
- Firmness and tact in enforcing codes and ordinances.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, county, state, and federal officials, and the general public.
- Valid driver's license in the State of Ohio.
Responsibilities
- Prepare court cases and testify in court; coordinate with defendants to create repair plans.
- Review homeowner appeals, work to resolve issues, and testify at Appeals Board hearings.
- Administer code enforcement and inspections, take appropriate action to force compliance, issue reports and letters, and update the database.
- Interpret housing and related local ordinances for the public by phone, email, and in person.
- Perform codes inspector duties as required.
- Investigate complaints about inspection activities and take appropriate action.
- Plan, coordinate, supervise, and participate in housing code inspection activities to enforce applicable laws, ordinances, and codes.
- Collaborate with the Director to establish property maintenance inspection protocols and guidelines for interpreting City codes.
- Ensure consistent enforcement of the City’s property maintenance code among inspectors and across neighborhoods.
- Perform related tasks as required.
- Supervise Housing Inspectors and housing administrative staff.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
