Lead Hazard & Code Compliance Inspector

Louisville Metro Government; Kentucky; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisville Metro Government seeks a Code Enforcement Officer to ensure property compliance with maintenance codes, development standards and federal housing quality guidelines. The role operates with general supervision, planning work methods independently and coordinating enforcement actions.

Responsibilities include inspecting properties, communicating with owners and agencies, and preparing notices, penalties and orders while training others and maintaining documentation for re-inspections

Qualifications

• High School Graduation or GED equivalent.
• Six months experience in building trades, property management, fire science technology, electrical, plumbing, mechanical or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Inspects properties to identify code violations and documents findings.
• Verifies ownership and discusses violations and remedies with owners, agents or interested parties.
• Performs court and administrative hearing inspections and related actions.
• Requests and executes administrative search warrants for inspections and compliance.
• Confiscates dangerous heating devices and addresses rodent infestation as needed.
• Maintains records, prepares daily activity reports and coordinates re-inspections.
• Establishes relationships with property owners, occupants, contractors and other agencies to address concerns.
• Communicates violation requirements at meetings and in court/hearings.

Education

High School Graduation or GED equivalent

Job description

Louisville Metro Government seeks a Code Enforcement Officer to ensure property compliance with maintenance codes, development standards and federal housing quality guidelines. The role operates with general supervision, planning work methods independently and coordinating enforcement actions.

Responsibilities include inspecting properties, communicating with owners and agencies, and preparing notices, penalties and orders while training others and maintaining documentation for re-inspections