Code Enforcement Officer

City of Altoona, PA; Altoona (PA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement options

Job summary

The City of Altoona, PA is seeking a Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector who will enforce city property standards and promote respectful engagement with owners and tenants. Duties include indoor and outdoor investigations, inspecting properties for violations, and issuing notices and orders to comply, supported by related field and office work to uphold regulations and ordinances.

Strong customer service and communication skills are essential; IPMC certification is preferred and will be

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalency required.
• Valid state driver's license required.
• IPMC Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector certification preferred and must be attained within six months of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct indoor and outdoor field investigations to identify violations.
• Inspect properties for violations and post warning notices, notices of violation, and orders to comply.
• Prepare reports and support compliance with City regulations and ordinances.

Skills

Public interaction

Field investigations

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalency

IPMC Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector certification (within 6 months)

Job description

The successful candidate will have a thorough understanding of the practices and procedures related to property maintenance and the skill and ability to interact with the public in a manner that promotes the City's goal of reducing blight while maintaining respect for property owners and tenants. Individuals will conduct indoor and outdoor field investigations; inspect properties for violations; issue and post warning notices, notices of violations, corrective notices, and orders to comply; while performing a variety of field and office work to support and comply with City regulations and ordinances.

Requirements

Individuals must have a High School Diploma or Equivalency and a valid state drivers' license. Certification as a Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector through the International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) is preferred, and required within six (6) months of appointment.

Benefits

The City of Altoona offers a comprehensive benefit package including a competitive salary; health, dental, vision and life insurance; paid time off; and retirement options.

The City of Altoona is an Equal Opportunity Employer.