Property Standards Inspector

City of Shreveport • Shreveport Barksdale Highway, LA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Receives and investigates complaints of nuisances and alleged violations, and enforces Property Standards ordinance. Conducts sweeps or systematic, organized, and scheduled inspection surveys of designated areas to identify and seek corrective actions concerning Property Standards violations. Cites property owners, their authorized agents, and/or other legally responsible parties for codes violations, performs re-inspections and actively seeks codes compliance and corrective actions. Interprets Property Standards ordinance for interested city officials, private citizens, and neighborhood groups. Periodically prepares reports on work and other related activities for submission to and review by higher authorities. May appear before and present testimony to various appeals boards, judiciary bodies, and others. Normally works with considerable independence on field inspections, making decisions requiring the use of technical knowledge and judgment. Consults with superiors on more unusual or difficult cases or decisions. Performs related duties as assigned or required.

Requirements

• High School or GED equivalent.
• Two (2) years experience in the building trades or a related field pertinent to this class.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public and other employees.
• Ability to perform various mathematical computations using linear measurement.
• Ability to research for information.
• Ability to write clear, legible and concise reports.
• Communication skills, both in writing and verbal form.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications.
• Must possess a valid Louisiana driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Receives and investigates complaints of nuisances and alleged violations, and enforces Property Standards ordinance.
• Conducts sweeps or systematic, organized, and scheduled inspection surveys of designated areas to identify and seek corrective actions concerning Property Standards violations.
• Cites property owners, their authorized agents, and/or other legally responsible parties for codes violations, performs re-inspections and actively seeks codes compliance and corrective actions.
• Interprets Property Standards ordinance for interested city officials, private citizens, and neighborhood groups.
• Periodically prepares reports on work and other related activities for submission to and review by higher authorities.
• May appear before and present testimony to various appeals boards, judiciary bodies, and others.
• Works with considerable independence on field inspections, making decisions requiring the use of technical knowledge and judgment.
• Consults with superiors on more unusual or difficult cases or decisions.
• Performs related duties as assigned or required.

What This Job Offers

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