What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housing Inspector position at City of McKinney, TX?
Salary : $44,801.88 - $64,964.24 Annually
Location : Texas 75069, TX
Job Type : Full Time
Job Number : 232400243
Department : Housing & Community Development
Opening Date : 09 / 25 / 2024
Closing Date : Continuous
Summary
WORKING FOR THE CITY OF MCKINNEY
Working for the City of McKinney is more than just a job; it's a chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others. Proudly recognized on the Top Workplaces USA list by USA TODAY, our team is dedicated to making McKinney one of the best places to work, live, and raise a family. Join us and start making a difference today.
OUR CORE VALUES
City of McKinney employees work hard and at a very fast pace. However, we also look after and support one another. All of us are guided by four employee-generated values - Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (RISE). We are also supported by servant-based leaders who foster and support a healthy, family-oriented culture. All new employees are expected to embrace and live by our core values and commit to helping us sustain our exceptional work environment as a high performance organization (HPO).
SUMMARY OF POSITION
Under general supervision of the Affordable Housing Administrator, this position is responsible for assessing the housing condition and extent of rehabilitation needed; preparing accurate work specifications and cost estimates; overseeing quality of contractors' work, while interfacing with contractor and homeowner; ensuring compliance with building codes and compliance with HUD Housing Quality Standards; inspecting work product and approving contractor requests for payment of completed work. This position may perform other related functions as assigned.
Essential Functions / Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
GENERAL EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES
In order for us to continue to achieve our primary function of making McKinney a better place to live, work, and raise a family, we hold these expectations for all employees.
- Learn and demonstrate an understanding of how team, department, and City goals are interconnected.
- Contribute to a positive work culture.
- Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
- Ability to assess his / her work performance or the work performance of the team.
- Contribute to the development of others and / or the working unit or overall organization.
- Ability and willingness to work as part of a team, to demonstrate team skills, and to perform a fair share of team responsibilities.
- Ability to continuously learn and develop through a mix of internal and external training opportunities, and if applicable, encourage subordinates to do the same.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS :
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND BEHAVIORS
Required Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Any work related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the below Minimum Qualifications may be an acceptable substitute.
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Construction Science, Architecture, Structural Engineering, or a related field preferred, supplemented by three (3) years' experience in residential construction or remodeling is required. Lead Base Paint Risk Assessor Certification or ability to obtain within first six (6) months is required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Physical Demands / Supplemental
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer, and to work in the field inspecting housing units (e.g., climb stairs and ladders, and inspect attics and tight crawl spaces), to operate a motor vehicle, and tools and equipment, and to visit various City sites; vision to inspect assigned facilities, to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone. The job involves fieldwork requiring frequent walking conducting inspections to identify problems or hazards. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator, to operate standard office equipment, to turn faucets on and off, manipulate doorknobs, conducts tests and to operate tools and equipment. Positions in this classification bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information, obtain samples, and set up construction and non-construction equipment. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Tasks will be performed in the office and in the field with exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, temperature, and noise extremes. The successful candidate must have the ability to remain calm while interacting with staff and / or public and private representatives and contractors in interpreting and applying City and departmental policies and procedures.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed as of the date of preparation and approval. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and all requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
The City of McKinney is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) committed to an alcohol / drug free workplace and to providing equal opportunities regardless of age, race, color, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
The City offers a full complement of benefits :
Health Insurance
Additional Benefits
Retirement
Mandatory 7% employee contribution
Paid Time Off (PTO)
For more detailed information, please see the City of McKinney's
How long have you had your Lead Risk Assessment Certification? Is it current?
How many years of residential construction experience do you have?
Are you familiar with the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program or the HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) funded through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)?
Please describe your experience with developing work specifications and project cost estimates?
How many single family home repair / major rehabilitation projects have you overseen in the last 12 months?
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Salary : $44,802 - $64,964
