Inspector - Property Maintenance I, II, III

General Description

Under general supervision of the Division Manager - Code Compliance Manager, the property maintenance inspector will inspect residential and commercial structures to ensure compliance with the property maintenance code and other city of Abilene adopted codes and ordinances; will perform a variety of clerical and administrative duties in support of the property maintenance and condemnation program.

Supervision Exercised

This position exercises no supervisory duties.

Important And Essential Duties

• Property Maintenance Inspector I

• Performs property maintenance inspections of single and multi-family and commercial structures as assigned.
• Issue notices of violations and citations; prepare documentation and evidence for adjudication and court hearings.
• Safely operates a city vehicle daily in order to perform inspection duties.
• Responsible for complying with all City policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all adopted codes, ordinances, and regulations.
• Research property ownership, land characteristics and occupancy status utilizing internal and external data systems, internet resources and County records, when needed.
• Research codes and ordinances for other city departments and customers.
• Respond to public inquiries and complaints in a courteous manner.
• Investigate and resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.

• Property Maintenance Inspector II

• Affords assistance in organizing and publishing packets for the Boards of Building Standards, and other meetings.
• Collaborates in coordinating property maintenance efforts with other associated Abilene divisions and provides accurate and relevant assistance programs.
• Publishes public hearing notices for newspapers.

• Property Maintenance Inspector III

• Participates and assists in adjudication and court hearings; inspects conditions including property and building maintenance.
• Presents and provides recommendations to the Board of Building Standards.
• Manages caseloads including maintaining electronic database files and creating reports regarding inspection activities and findings.

Knowledge

• Property maintenance related codes and ordinances enforced by the City of Abilene.
• Basic principles and techniques of building inspections.
• Basic principles of structural design and engineering construction practices.
• Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.
• Accepted safety standards and methods of building construction for commercial, industrial and residential buildings.

Skills

• Effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
• Follow and implement departmental procedures and objectives.
• Organize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Perform property and building inspections and enforce the City of Abilene’s adopted codes and ordinances as well as health, safety, welfare, property maintenance, and residential codes.
• Read, interpret and understand building and property maintenance codes.
• Apply technical knowledge and follow proper inspection techniques to examine workmanship and materials and detect deviations from plans, regulations and standard construction practices.
• Gather relevant information to assist with developing creative solutions for vaguely defined practical problems.
• Provide advice to citizens on property maintenance issues and requirements for buildings.
• Operate a variety of office equipment including a computer in a safe and effective manner.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Ability

• Identify types of building construction, materials and methods.
• Use basic hand tools.
• Work independently and in a team environment.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, both internally and externally.
• Follow and embrace the City of Abilene Core Values – Respect, Integrity, Service Above Self, and Excellence in All We Do.
• Perform as a team member in a manner that accomplishes the Division’s mission and treats team members with dignity, courtesy, and respect.

Experience And Training Guidelines

• Property Maintenance Inspector I Experience: One (1) year experience in code enforcement or building inspections is required.
• Education/Training: A high school diploma or GED certification is required.
• Licenses/Certificates: A valid Texas driver’s license, the ability to obtain one within 90 days of employment, or a military waiver is required. A Code Enforcement Officer certification from Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations (TDLR), Or An International Code Council (ICC) Residential Building Inspector certification is required.
• Property Maintenance Inspector II Experience: All Property Maintenance Inspector I requirements plus: Education/Training: Two (2) years’ experience is required. Continuing education courses sufficient to achieve the required certificates. Licenses/Certificates: Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector certification through International Code Council (ICC) is required. A Code Enforcement Officer certification from Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations (TDLR) and an International Code Council (ICC) Residential Building Inspector certification are required.
• Property Maintenance Inspector III Experience: All Property Maintenance Inspector II requirements plus: Education/Training: Four (4) years’ experience is required. Continued training through International Code Council (ICC) for Building Inspector Certification. Licenses/Certificates: International Code Council Certification (ICC) for a Commercial Building Inspector is required.

Special Requirements

• Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment:
• Travels to conduct scheduled and non-scheduled inspections, attend meetings, conferences, and training.
• Regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work hours is essential.
• Exposure to the heat and cold of the outdoors.
• With or without accommodation, the “X” indicates the overall strength demand of the position during a typical workday:
• M Standing
• M Sitting
• M Walking
• I Lifting
• I Carrying
• I Pushing/Pulling
• A Overhead Work
• A Fine Dexterity
• I Kneeling
• I Crouching
• A Crawling
• M Bending
• M Twisting
• I Climbing
• M Balancing
• M Vision
• M Hearing
• M Talking
• Other: _____________________