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Rental Property/Property Maintenance Inspector

City of Hopewell, VA
Hopewell, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/19/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/19/2025

Salary : $36,660.10 - $43,975.14 Annually

Location : City of Hopewell, VA

Job Type : Regular Full-Time

Job Number : DEV011625

Department : Development

Opening Date : 01 / 16 / 2025

Closing Date : 1 / 30 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Description

Performs skilled rental property and property maintenance inspections within the City Council approved Rental Inspection Districts in accordance with the Virginia Code and Code of the City of Hopewell. The purpose of this position is to aide in the correction of property maintenance conditions associated with residential properties that adversely affects the health, safety and welfare of the occupants and the population at large.

Examples of Duties

  • Administers and implements the Rental Inspection Program (Chapter 19, Article VIII) adopted by the City Council of the City of Hopewell to include, but not limited to, the following duties; initiates rental inspection walk-through, conducts inspections, conducts analysis of compliance with applicable codes, writes compliance / non-compliance letters.
  • Inspects and evaluates existing structures to determine substandard conditions and or conditions that violate the building or property maintenance code.
  • Meets with property owners and conducts walks-through to assess concerns regarding residential structures.
  • Responds to citizen complaints pertaining to procedures of maintenance, code enforcement and interpretation of city ordinance related to housing issues.
  • Issues courtesy letters, notices of non-compliance, attends court for violations of the property maintenance code and city related codes and ordinances and assists police on raids of illegal activities to examine structures for potential violations.
  • Permit Tech. (in the absence of the Permit Tech).

Typical Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience :

  • High school diploma or GED and at least 1 year experience in a property maintenance, building inspection, plan review environment or similar professional experience.
  • Licenses and / or Certifications :

  • State Certification in Property Maintenance Inspector. (within 18 Months of hire).
  • State Certification in Certified Permit Tech. (within 2 years of hire).
  • Knowledge :

  • Knowledge of practices involved in construction, installing, maintaining and operating a variety of electrical, plumbing and mechanical installations, equipment and appliances preferred.
  • Knowledge of city ordinances regarding building codes, property maintenance and rental inspection.
  • Knowledge of Landlord / Tenants regulations and Fair Housing Law is desired.
  • Skills :

  • Ability to provide excellent customer service.
  • Possess an attention to detail, organization, and time management.
  • High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
  • Strong interpersonal skills to include the ability to work with varying personalities to include residents, property owners, real estate agents, and landlords.
  • Strong project management, problem solving, leadership, negotiating, and consensus building skills with the ability to work directly with residents, landlords, and persons in construction related disciplines.
  • Tyler Munis experience preferred but not required.
  • Abilities :

  • Ability to read and interpret building plans, site plans, blueprints and drawings.
  • Ability to write a technical letter or report.
  • Supplemental Information

    Work Environment :

  • Worker is exposed to outdoor weather conditions, extreme noise, odors, heights and / or dust.
  • Essential Physical Activities :

  • Stooping, crouching, walking, pulling, lifting, grasping, hearing, seeing up close, seeing far away, kneeling, reaching, pushing, talking, standing, finger movement, repetitive motions, depth perception, and sitting.
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    Salary : $36,660 - $43,975

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