Inspector - Property Maintenance I, II, III

City of Abilene•Abilene, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision of the Division Manager - Code Compliance Manager, the property maintenance inspector will inspect residential and commercial structures to ensure compliance with the property maintenance code and other city of Abilene adopted codes and ordinances; will perform a variety of clerical and administrative duties in support of the property maintenance and condemnation program.

Requirements

Property maintenance related codes and ordinances enforced by the City of Abilene.
Basic principles and techniques of building inspections.
Basic principles of structural design and engineering construction practices.
Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.
Accepted safety standards and methods of building construction for commercial, industrial and residential buildings.
Effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
Follow and implement departmental procedures and objectives.
Organize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Perform property and building inspections and enforce the City of Abilene’s adopted codes and ordinances as well as health, safety, welfare, property maintenance, and residential codes.
Read, interpret and understand building and property maintenance codes.
Apply technical knowledge and follow proper inspection techniques to examine workmanship and materials and detect deviations from plans, regulations and standard construction practices.
Gather relevant information to assist with developing creative solutions for vaguely defined practical problems.
Provide advice to citizens on property maintenance issues and requirements for buildings.
Operate a variety of office equipment including a computer in a safe and effective manner.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Identify types of building construction, materials and methods.
Use basic hand tools.
Work independently and in a team environment.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, both internally and externally.
Follow and embrace the City of Abilene Core Values – Respect, Integrity, Service Above Self, and Excellence in All We Do.
Perform as a team member in a manner that accomplishes the Division’s mission and treats team members with dignity, courtesy, and respect.
One (1) year experience in code enforcement or building inspections is required (for Inspector I).
A high school diploma or GED certification is required (for Inspector I).
A valid Texas driver’s license, the ability to obtain one within 90 days of employment, or a military waiver is required.
A Code Enforcement Officer certification from Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR), OR An International Code Council (ICC) Residential Building Inspector certification is required (for Inspector I).
Two (2) years’ experience is required (for Inspector II).
Continuing education courses sufficient to achieve the required certificates (for Inspector II).
Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector certification through International Code Council (ICC) is required (for Inspector II).
A Code Enforcement Officer certification from Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) and an International Code Council (ICC) Residential Building Inspector certification are required (for Inspector II).
Four (4) years’ experience is required (for Inspector III).
Continued training through International Code Council (ICC) for Building Inspector Certification (for Inspector III).
International Code Council Certification (ICC) for a Commercial Building Inspector is required (for Inspector III).

Responsibilities

Performs property maintenance inspections of single and multi-family and commercial structures as assigned.
Issue notices of violations and citations; prepare documentation and evidence for adjudication and court hearings.
Safely operates a city vehicle daily in order to perform inspection duties.
Responsible for complying with all City policies and procedures. Ensure compliance with all adopted codes, ordinances, and regulations.
Research property ownership, land characteristics and occupancy status utilizing internal and external data systems, internet resources and County records, when needed. Research codes and ordinances for other city departments and customers.
Respond to public inquiries and complaints in a courteous manner. Investigate and resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
Assists in the organization and publishing of packets for the Boards of Building Standards, and other meetings.
Coordinate property maintenance efforts with other associated Abilene divisions and provide accurate and relevant assistance programs.
Prepares public hearing notices for newspaper publication.
Participate and assist in adjudication and court hearings; inspect conditions including property and building maintenance.
Present and provide recommendations to the Board of Building Standards.
Manage caseloads including maintaining electronic database files and creating reports regarding inspection activities and findings.
Performs other related duties as assigned.