Salary: $44,358.00 - $71,716.00 Annually
Location : Raleigh, NC
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2024-00589
Department: Neighborhood Code Enforcement
Opening Date: 06/14/2024
Closing Date: 6/28/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Work Hours: To Be Determined
Hiring Range: $44,358.00 - $54,000.00
Job Description
The Housing Inspector I completes inspection and/or enforcement activities for the City's Community Development and Housing program, performing less complex inspections of new and existing buildings and structures to ensure conformance with housing codes, building codes, and public nuisance and zoning codes pertaining to vehicles. Inspections ensure that minimum standards are met on properties overseen, wherein work includes property ownership research, initiating and updating enforcement cases, and conferring with property owners and contractors.
Duties and Responsibilities

• Inspects new and existing building structures to ensure conformance with minimum housing and building codes, public nuisance and zoning codes pertaining to vehicles, and interprets state codes and city ordinances to determine compliance. Verifies that minimum standards of health, safety and environmental welfare for the general public are adhered to and issues violation notices for non-compliance
• Performs property and ownership research related to code enforcement cases; establishes contact with property owners and/or professional organizations and other representatives of properties
• Gathers information and compiles periodic inspection reports; facilitates hearings; establishes timelines for corrective actions; confers with property owners, contractors, property managers, attorneys and governmental agencies regarding code-related actions
• Prepares, updates and maintains code enforcement case files; organizes and maintains electronic and paper files and related documentation
• Attends community and government agency meetings regarding housing public nuisance codes and code enforcement actions; provides citizens with information related to established processes; provides referral information as to the applicable division handling specific cases
• Administers civil citations for non-compliance issues; attends and provides testimony related to civil and criminal court proceedings, as needed. Identifies, develops, implement and maintains processes and practices that encourage, support and promote effective, comprehensive and meaningful citizen engagement
• Supports property and structure inspections and makes damage assessments resulting from weather events; evaluates and identifies safety issues and repair needs

Typical Qualifications

Education and Experience:
High School Diploma or GED and two years of experience related to regulatory customer service and/or enforcement
OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation
Licensing/Certifications

• Valid North Carolina Class C Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record, or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire
• State of North Carolina Level I Building Inspector Certification, or ability to obtain the State of North Carolina Level I Building Certification within two (2) years of hire

Additional Information

Knowledge of:

• Standard practices, methods and materials of assigned work
• Business math concepts
• Filing and record-keeping principles
• Occupational hazards and applicable safety principles and practices
• Uses and properties of supplies and equipment
• Applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, regulations
• Customer service principles
• Specialized equipment relevant to area of assignment
• Modern office technology

Skill In:

• Performing inspections to review compliance with applicable codes, ordinances and requirements
• Preparing basic reports and documents
• Performing basic research, compiling and assembling data
• Providing directions to others in order to meet standards
• Providing attention to detail in assignments
• Proofreading and error correction
• Business math computations
• Organizing and maintaining records and files
• Maintaining and updating data and documentation
• Comprehending reference books and manuals
• Operating assigned tools and equipment
• Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, regulations and standards
• Providing customer service
• Utilizing a computer and relevant software applications
• Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

ADA and Other Requirements:
Positions in this class typically require: standing, walking, fingering, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
Light Work:
Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work, and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light work.
Working Conditions:
Work is routinely performed in an indoor, office environment.
Note:
This job classification description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) designation may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.
When you join the City of Raleigh's work family as a full-time employee, your benefits are an important part of your "total rewards". Your benefits impact many aspects of your life including your health, your finances, and the protection of your family. The City provides a comprehensive benefits package as part of our total rewards program to support you through important events in your life, to enhance your life outside work, and to help you plan and prepare for the future.
To find out about the City's benefits package, and other programs, please visit our Employee Benefits page: https://raleighnc.gov/services/jobs-and-volunteering/pay-and-benefits
The City employs temporary and seasonal employees who generally are scheduled to work on a short-term basis. However, if you are hired as a temporary or seasonal employee, or as an intern, you are not eligible for the City of Raleigh's benefits.
01

Please select your highest level of education completed.

• Some high school
• High school diploma (or GED)
• Some college
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• PhD or other professional degree

02

How much relevant or comparable work experience do you have in this field?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 to less than 2 years
• 2 to less than 3 years
• 3 to less than 4 years
• 4 to less than 5 years
• 5 to less than 6 years
• 6 to less than 7 years
• 7 to less than 8 years
• 8 to less than 9 years
• 9 to less than 10 years
• 10 years or more

03

Do you have 1-3 years of residential building experience?

• Yes
• No

04

What is your level of Microsoft Office expertise?

• Basic
• Intermediate
• Advanced
• I do not have experience using Microsoft Office.

05

Do you have a valid North Carolina Driver's License Class C or the ability to obtain one within 60 days of hire?

• Yes, I currently have a valid NC Driver's License.
• I do not currently have a valid NC Driver's License, but I can obtain one within 60 days of hire.
• No, I do not currently have a valid NC Driver's License and NO, I cannot obtain one within 60 days of hire.

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