The purpose of this job is to conduct independent inspections of properties for housing, nuisance, zoning, and building maintenance code violations or other assigned codes pertinent to the function of housing and property maintenance enforcement. Ensures compliance with structural, health, and safety, standards, identifies violations, and issues verbal and written orders to property owners. Provides referrals to other departments when appropriate.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job- related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Conducts independent inspections of properties, housing, nuisance, and building maintenance code violations or other assigned codes
• Prepares written orders citing code violations, posts violation notices and writes case reports for documentation and preparation for case billing and prepares warning letters
• Prepares notice of complaint for property owner, verifies property ownership, reviews any open case files, and determines housing, nuisance, zoning and building maintenance code violations or other assigned codes
• Conducts re-inspection of code violations, makes determinations regarding case closing, extensions, and continuation of enforcement
• Prepares code violation cases for court, collects evidence, photographs violations, prepares legal documents and case history information, confers with city attorney, obtains criminal warrants or issues municipal civil infraction, and testifies in court
• Prepares and processes work orders for city vendor to correct code violations, inspects work completed by vendor, authorizes payment to vendor
• Maintains organized case records, inspection results and prepares reports
• Communicates with court officials, probation department, city attorney’s office, community agencies, neighborhood associations, tenants, property owners and general public
• Attends meetings with inspections appeal board, presents status report on property violations, progress of repairs
• Assists with training of compliance officers
• Provides appropriate enforcement action until compliance is achieved
• Performs related work as required

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma (or GED equivalent)

• One (1) year of code enforcement or related work experience

• Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities

• International Code Council Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector, or ability to obtain within 6 months of employment.

We Offer:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision starting on Day 1
• 6% employee 401a contribution with employer matching (6% or 7% based on bargaining unit)
• Employee & Employer contributions to Retiree Health Savings Account
• Voluntary benefits such as term life insurance, flexible spending accounts, accidental insurance, disability insurance, and deferred compensation plan options
• Twelve Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Paid Parking (if applicable)
• Employee Home Ownership Incentive
• Tuition Reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program with free mental health counseling
• Comprehensive Wellness program with a health and wellness incentive
• Employee Discounts and Perks

Should an applicant need any disability related accommodation or other consideration in the application or selection process, please notify the human resources department upon submittal of application

The City of Grand Rapids does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

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