Housing Improvement Inspector

City of Everett•Everett, WA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Everett is accepting applications for the appointive position of Housing Improvement Inspector in the Community Development Department. This role supports program oversight for the Community Housing Improvement Program (CHIP) related to federal and municipal compliance. The inspector's duties include bringing single and multi-family housing up to codes and standards of preservation, and assisting in the oversight of program policy, funding, marketing, and reporting. This position is focused on the daily operations for CHIP and may involve supporting the development and implementation of new/revised procedures, and coordinating/executing special projects. The work is performed under supervision with the Community Development Manager and the Senior Housing Inspector, with regular opportunity to apply independent judgment and decision-making. The work is reviewed through conferences, reports, and periodic audits.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree in related field
5 years residential General Contractor, residential construction management, inspection and/or building code enforcement experience
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Washington State Driver’s License

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Planning, or Engineering
Direct, hands-on construction experience

Responsibilities

Inspect selected low-income eligible properties for rehabilitation work related to code violations, building deficiencies and repairs needed, as well as other client concerns.
Discuss funding regulations with property owners and determine project objectives.
Establish scope of work for projects, by writing project specifications, including all pertinent details and relevant drawings, ensuring conformity with federal and municipal standards.
Identify and support the housing goals of low-income clients, assisting them to achieve their housing rehabilitation needs, as well as providing them with the information needed to make informed decisions.
Provide recommendations that help achieve project goals, but also bring the structures into compliance and/or provided the appropriate measure of safety for the household.
Coordinate and cooperatively conduct inspections for lead based paint in housing structures.
Develop a plan to mitigate any lead paint or other hazardous material concerns, incorporating written explanation into the bidding documents.