Housing Inspection Specialist - Rental Certifications

Port Huron; Port Huron (MI); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

Port Huron is seeking a Rental Certification Inspector to conduct housing inspections for non-owner-occupied units within the City of Port Huron. This role coordinates inspections, prepares records, and follows up on violations while ensuring compliance with city ordinances.

The inspector will prepare correspondence, reports, and testify at hearings as needed. Working hours typically align with city schedules, and a comprehensive benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; an associate degree or higher preferred.
• Significant knowledge of building, plumbing, electrical and mechanical trades for housing inspections.
• Ability to understand and apply the International Property Maintenance Code to residential inspections.
• Strong ability to prepare and maintain correspondence, records and reports.
• Strong communication and public interaction skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections of non-owner-occupied units within the City of Port Huron.
• Coordinate corrections of inspection violations.
• Prepare and maintain records and reports of inspections, complaints, and investigations.
• Prepare and follow up on Notices of Violations.
• Testify in Administrative Hearings, when necessary.
• Perform other housing inspections as directed.
• Operate in conformance within the City of Port Huron Code Of Ordinances.
• Perform other related work as required.

Skills

Trades knowledge

IPMC understanding

Documentation

Public interaction

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree preferred

Builder’s license preferred

Job description

Port Huron is seeking a Rental Certification Inspector to conduct housing inspections for non-owner-occupied units within the City of Port Huron. This role coordinates inspections, prepares records, and follows up on violations while ensuring compliance with city ordinances.

The inspector will prepare correspondence, reports, and testify at hearings as needed. Working hours typically align with city schedules, and a comprehensive benefits package is offered.