Property Conservation Inspector/Bilingual

City of Rochester • Rochester, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for conducting onsite inspections of dwelling units and existing properties to determine compliance with applicable laws, ordinances, and codes. Work follows established procedures and is performed under the general supervision of a senior-level staff member, who assigns and schedules inspections daily. The role involves frequent contact with Spanish-speaking members of the public, including explaining codes and laws. Employees work outdoors in all types of weather. Supervision is not a responsibility of this position, and related work is performed as required.

City residency is required within one year of hire. Under the NY HELPS Program, the civil service exam for this title has been waived. The City of Rochester will arrange training after appointment for the required New York State building and property inspector certification and Lead Dust Wipe Sampling Technician certification.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, plus either an associate’s degree in Construction Technology or a related field and one year of qualifying experience, or three years of qualifying experience.
• Qualifying experience includes performing trades work in carpentry, heating, plumbing, electrical, drywall, roofing, or masonry; estimating, drafting, or inspecting building construction; or public-contact work providing complex information to the public, such as housing or construction code-compliance inspections or refuse collection.
• N.Y.S. Class D Operator’s License at the time of appointment.
• A car available for daily use.
• Obtain New York State certification for building and property inspectors within 18 months of appointment; training will be arranged by the City of Rochester after appointment.
• Obtain certification as a Lead Dust Wipe Sampling Technician; training will be arranged by the City of Rochester after appointment.
• Meet the city residency requirement within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Conduct visual inspections of existing properties and grounds to determine compliance with applicable codes and ordinances.
• Complete inspection forms.
• Conduct follow-up inspections to determine whether violations have been corrected.
• Explain code violations and the purpose of the Property Conservation Code to owners or residents.
• Conduct field surveys of designated areas to identify and cite exterior code violations.
• Conduct Lead Dust Wipe Tests.
• Conduct Quality Housing Inspections as part of Monroe County’s Proactive Property Management Program.
• Use Spanish as needed in the performance of job duties.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED