Code Inspector I

About the role

This position will work a flexible schedule that will include evening and weekend hours. Under general supervision, performs inspections of properties for compliance with zoning and related codes and ordinances.

Responsibilities

• Attends and testifies in City of Kenner and Parish Court.
• Completes information sheet for the City Attorney.
• Checks vacant houses for boarding and City houses for violations.
• Responds to complaints from various sources and observations; checks and verifies complaints.
• Removes signs from City property.
• Takes photographs and measurements of complaints.
• Checks and maintains equipment and City trucks.
• Receives and/or reviews various records and reports such as complaint form, vacant houses, vacant lots, junk vehicles, and plot map.
• Prepares and/or processes various records and reports such as complaint, vehicles, parking, fences, and houses.
• Refers to lots and squares, permits, legal owner, proper item number, violation codes, policy and procedure manuals, computer manuals, codes / laws / regulations, publications and reference texts, etc.
• Operates a vehicle and a variety of equipment and machinery such as radio, copy machine, etc.
• Uses a variety of tools such as camera, measure wheel, etc.; a variety of supplies such as paper, stickers, marker boards, general office supplies, etc.; and a variety of computer software such as Maps, Photos, etc.
• Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as Assistant Director, Director, Mayor, Council members, Department Supervisor, and the general public.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school (or equivalent) or vocational school diploma supplemented by nine to twelve months of experience in related inspection work; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Must possess a valid Louisiana State Driver’s License.

Skills

• High school (or equivalent) or vocational school diploma.
• Nine to twelve months of experience in related inspection work.
• Valid Louisiana State Driver’s License.
• Experience interacting with the public by telephone, in person, and correspondence.
• Experience enforcing codes/laws, policies, and/or investigating complaints.
• Experience testifying in court and/or researching property records.
• Experience in the field of inspections.
• Experience completing official reports and records.
• Work experience in Microsoft Office including Excel, Access, Outlook, and Word.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical benefits options through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana.
• Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance Plans (Voluntary Life, Cancer, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Confinement, Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability).
• Limited group life insurance.
• 457 Plan with MassMutual.

Pay

• Salary range: Not specified.

Schedule

• Flexible schedule that includes evening and weekend hours.