Inspector - Property Maintenance I, II, III

Abilene Zoological Gardens; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Abilene Zoological Gardens is seeking a Property Maintenance Inspector to ensure compliance with city codes through inspections of residential and commercial structures. The inspector will issue violations, prepare documentation for hearings, and communicate with the public regarding maintenance issues.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, related experience, and relevant certifications. This role requires effective communication skills and the ability to follow city policies.

Qualifications

• One year experience in code enforcement or building inspections.
• Valid Texas driver's license.
• Code Enforcement Officer certification from TDLR required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect residential and commercial structures for compliance.
• Issue violations and prepare documentation for court hearings.
• Assist in adjudication and maintain electronic database files.

Skills

Code enforcement knowledge

Building inspections

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Knowledge of local laws and regulations

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Building inspection tools

Computer and office equipment

Job description

General Description

Under general supervision of the Division Manager - Code Compliance Manager, the property maintenance inspector will inspect residential and commercial structures to ensure compliance with the property maintenance code and other city of Abilene adopted codes and ordinances; will perform a variety of clerical and administrative duties in support of the property maintenance and condemnation program.

Supervision Exercised

This position exercises no supervisory duties.

Important And Essential Duties

Property Maintenance Inspector I

• Performs property maintenance inspections of single and multi-family and commercial structures as assigned.
• Issue notices of violations and citations; prepare documentation and evidence for adjudication and court hearings.
• Safely operates a city vehicle daily in order to perform inspection duties.
• Responsible for complying with all City policies and procedures. Ensure compliance with all adopted codes, ordinances, and regulations.
• Research property ownership, land characteristics and occupancy status utilizing internal and external data systems, internet resources and County records, when needed. Research codes and ordinances for other city departments and customers.
• Respond to public inquiries and complaints in a courteous manner. Investigate and resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.

Property Maintenance Inspector II

• Assists in the organization and publishing of packets for the Boards of Building Standards, and other meetings.
• Coordinate property maintenance efforts with other associated Abilene divisions and provide accurate and relevant assistance programs.
• Prepares public hearing notices for newspaper publication.

Property Maintenance Inspector III

• Participate and assist in adjudication and court hearings; inspect conditions including property and building maintenance.
• Present and provide recommendations to the Board of Building Standards.
• Manage caseloads including maintaining electronic database files and creating reports regarding inspection activities and findings.

Other Job Related Duties

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Property maintenance related codes and ordinances enforced by the City of Abilene.
• Basic principles and techniques of building inspections.
• Basic principles of structural design and engineering construction practices.
• Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.
• Accepted safety standards and methods of building construction for commercial, industrial and residential buildings.
• Effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
• Follow and implement departmental procedures and objectives.
• Organize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Perform property and building inspections and enforce the City of Abilene’s adopted codes and ordinances as well as health, safety, welfare, property maintenance, and residential codes.
• Read, interpret and understand building and property maintenance codes.
• Apply technical knowledge and follow proper inspection techniques to examine workmanship and materials and detect deviations from plans, regulations and standard construction practices.
• Gather relevant information to assist with developing creative solutions for vaguely defined practical problems.
• Provide advice to citizens on property maintenance issues and requirements for buildings.
• Operate a variety of office equipment including a computer in a safe and effective manner.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Identify types of building construction, materials and methods.
• Use basic hand tools.
• Work independently and in a team environment.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, both internally and externally.
• Follow and embrace the City of Abilene Core Values – Respect, Integrity, Service Above Self, and Excellence in All We Do.
• Perform as a team member in a manner that accomplishes the Division’s mission and treats team members with dignity, courtesy, and respect.

Experience And Training Guidelines

Any combination equivalent to experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be qualifying. Knowledge, skills, and abilities may be obtained through:

Property Maintenance Inspector I

• Experience: One (1) year experience in code enforcement or building inspections is required.
• Education/Training: A high school diploma or GED certification is required.
• License Or Certificate: A valid Texas driver’s license, the ability to obtain one within 90 days of employment, or a military waiver is required.
• Certification: A Code Enforcement Officer certification from Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations (TDLR), or an International Code Council (ICC) Residential Building Inspector certification is required.

Property Maintenance Inspector II

• Experience: All Property Maintenance Inspector I requirements plus: Two (2) years’ experience is required.
• Continuing education courses sufficient to achieve the required certificates.
• License Or Certificate: Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector certification through International Code Council (ICC) is required. A Code Enforcement Officer certification from Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations (TDLR) and an International Code Council (ICC) Residential Building Inspector certification are required.

Property Maintenance Inspector III

• Experience: All Property Maintenance Inspector II requirements plus: Four (4) years’ experience is required.
• Continued training through International Code Council (ICC) for Building Inspector Certification.
• License Or Certification: International Code Council Certification (ICC) for a Commercial Building Inspector is required.

Special Requirements

• Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment:
  Travels to conduct scheduled and non-scheduled inspections, attend meetings, conferences, and training.
  Regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work hours is essential.
  Exposure to the heat and cold of the outdoors.
  With or without accommodation, the "X" indicates the overall strength demand of the position during a typical workday:
  ___ Sedentary – lifting of no more than 10 pounds
  ___ Light – lifting no more than 20 pounds; carrying up to 10 pounds
  _X_ Medium – lifting no more than 50 pounds; carrying up to 25 pounds
  ___ Heavy – lifting no more than 100 pounds; carrying up to 50 pounds
  ___ Very Heavy – team lifting over 100 pounds; carrying more than 50 pounds
• Physical Demand Codes:
  N = No
  E = Extensive (100 – 70% of the time)
  M = Moderate (60 – 30% of the time)
  I = Infrequent (20 – 10% of the time)
  A = Almost Never (<10% of the time)
  Code / Task
  _M_ Standing
  _M_ Sitting
  _M_ Walking
  _I_ Lifting
  _I_ Carrying
  I_ Pushing/Pulling
  A_ Overhead Work
  A_ Fine Dexterity
  I Kneeling
  _I_ Crouching
  A Crawling
  M Bending
  M_ Twisting
  _I_ Climbing
  _I_ Balancing
  M_ Vision
  M_ Hearing
  M_ Talking
  ___ Other: _____________________