Code Compliance Inspector I

Description

General Description:

The purpose of this class within the organization is to maintain compliance through inspections of the property maintenance code and City ordinances. This class works under close to general supervision according to set procedures but determines how or when to complete tasks.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent supplemented by two years in customer service or public relations and prior building and codes, law enforcement and other inspections related work. The equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
 

Special Certifications and Licenses:

Valid Driver’s License. Must obtain IPMC Housing Certification within one year of hire.
 

Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of inspection methods and practices.
• Knowledge of provisions of federal, state, and local codes, regulations, and ordinances including but not limited to property maintenance, weed abatement, public nuisances, and inoperative or abandoned vehicles; some aspects of the Building Code, International Property Maintenance Code, Health and Safety Code, NPDES or water quality, and land use (zoning)
• Knowledge of records management principles and procedures including record keeping and filing principles and practices; methods and techniques of proper phone etiquette; and customer service and public relations methods and techniques.
• Ability to explain and enforce regulations firmly, tactfully, and impartially.
• Ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under stress when confronted with emergency situations or tight deadlines.
• Ability to maintain positive customer-focused relationships with co-workers, supervisors, agencies, the general public, and all other internal and external customers.  Personally demonstrates appropriate customer service skills.
• Work is performed onsite.  The incumbent must be present at work to perform the essential functions of this job.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Responds to calls, emails, or other inquiries or complaints in a timely manner. 
2. Demonstrates the ability to inform and educate the public on the specific code requirements, as well as provide potential program options that may help resolve outstanding code violations.                                                                 
3. Proactively surveys, reviews, and inspects structures and properties for violations of the International Property Maintenance Code, City Municipal Code, and Zoning Ordinance and works toward achieving compliance with the responsible parties.     
4. Follows specific procedures for the code violation type to ensure proper notices and timelines are sent to responsible parties to alleviate code violations.                       
5. Prepares and manages case files to accurately capture the violation(s).  Case files are maintained to show all documents, photographs, correspondence, and follow-up inspections results.    
6. Organizes follow-up inspections for compliance of code violation to determine if the citied party has alleviated the violation.
7. Accepts tasks that benefit the overall objective of the division, which is to eliminate blight. Assist with certain program initiatives that directly benefit the Inspections Division when necessary.                                                                 
8. Prepares case files; keeps accurate daily records.
9. Performs all other duties as assigned to meet organizational needs.

This Notice is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties, knowledge, skills and abilities required to do the job. This is intended only to describe the general nature of the job. A more comprehensive list of duties, responsibilities and essential job functions is available on the job description. The City of Rock Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, political affiliation, disability, national origin, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), or age.

Qualifications

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