CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER - HOUSING (SIDE-BY-SIDE)

Built for the Badge; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Built for the Badge is seeking a seasoned inspector to evaluate residential dwellings for home repairs under general supervision. The role involves conducting tests, coordinating with homeowners, and preparing bid documents while overseeing contract construction and change orders.

You will evaluate program eligibility and recommend approval of contractor payments, interpret codes, read plans and blueprints, and use Word, Excel, and Access to document findings.

Qualifications

• Experience evaluating residential dwellings for home repairs.
• Ability to read plans, blueprints, and diagrams.
• Proficient use of Word, Excel, and Access.
• Ability to interpret codes and explain them to the public/contractors.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate/inspect residential dwellings for home repairs and conduct required tests.
• Coordinate with homeowners and prepare bid documents.
• Oversee contract construction and authorize change orders.
• Evaluate program eligibility and recommend approval of contractor payments.

Skills

Construction knowledge

Reading blueprints

Analytical thinking

Communication with homeowners

Independent judgment

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Job description

IMPORTANT: This position is considered a \"side by side\" status. This means the position is of temporary status until the current incumbent returns to work from a leave status. Once the incumbent of this position returns to work, the position is subject to elimination.

Under general supervision, performs responsible work in evaluating/inspection of residential dwellings for home repairs, conducting required tests, coordinating with homeowners, preparing bid documents, oversight of contract construction, authorization of change orders, evaluating program eligibility, and recommending approval of contractor payments.

• Knowledge of the methods, materials, and techniques involved in building construction, repair, alterations, energy conservation practices, electrical plumbing and mechanical systems.
• Skill in the use of computers and departmental software applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access.
• Ability to compile, calculate, analyze, and evaluate technical data.
• Ability to interpret and apply codes, ordinances, and regulations and explain them to the public and/or contractors.
• Ability to read, interpret, and analyze plans, blueprints, drawings and diagrams.
• Ability to use persuasion, tact, and diplomacy to effectively resolve disputes.
• Ability to work independently and exercise good judgment.