Rental Certification Inspector

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

RENTAL CERTIFICATION INSPECTOR

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

To perform housing inspection work including the assessment of non-owner-occupied units as outlined in the "Non-Owner-Occupied Ordinance"; to prepare correspondence, records and reports; to coordinate rental and housing inspections with other City Inspectors. To perform other duties as assigned by the Planning/Community Development Director or their designee.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Work is performed under the general supervision of the Chief Inspector, Planning/Community Development Director or their designee.

TYPICAL EXAMPLES OF WORK:

An employee in this class may be called upon to do any or all of the following: (These examples do not include all of the tasks which the employee may be expected to perform.)

• 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.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT:

An employee in this class, upon appointment, should have the equivalent of the following training and experience:

• Graduation from an accredited high school. Associates Degree or higher preferred.
• Considerable knowledge or training in building, plumbing, electrical and mechanical trades in order to perform housing inspections and recognize deficiencies. Builder’s license strongly preferred.
• Ability to understand International Property Maintenance Code and apply it to each residential inspection.
• Ability to prepare and maintain correspondence, records and reports.
• Ability to work effectively with the public and other employees.

Working Hours:

Monday – Wednesday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Salary Range:

$48,000 - $53,000

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to work indoors and outdoors in all types of weather.
• Must be able to sit, stand or walk for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to climb stairs.
• Good observation skills in order to identify code violations.
• Paid vacation leave, sick leave and holidays
• BCBS Healthcare, Delta Dental, life and optical insurance
• Disability income plan
• MERS DC+ Qualified Retirement Plan
• Deferred compensation plan (457)
• Healthcare Savings Plan.