Inspector : Property Safety & Maintenance - BNS

Property Safety & Maintenance Inspector

The Property Safety & Maintenance Inspector is a code enforcement officer position which specializes in the technical interpretation, communication, application, and field inspection practices of ensuring properties are in compliance with local property maintenance codes and other related ordinances. Property maintenance codes include but are not limited to : inspecting the exterior conditions of vacant structures, high weeds and grass, litter / trash accumulation and illegal dumping. Property Safety & Maintenance Inspectors become the subject matter experts in all applicable codes, regulations, and ordinances, as well as the different adjudication processes for each.

The purpose and mission of the Department of Business & Neighborhood Services (DBNS) is to protect and improve the quality of life of persons and animals in the City of Indianapolis. DBNS is the City of Indianapolis and Marion County's principal department responsible for business licenses, residential and commercial permits, and the enforcement of the Revised Code of Ordinances of the Consolidated City and County. The department also oversees operations at the city's animal shelter, Indianapolis Animal Care Services. DBNS is able to do this by cultivating a productive, collaborative, and compliant work environment in order for our workforce to meet the needs of the constituents of Indianapolis and Marion County.

The City of Indianapolis Marion County is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. We value diversity in perspectives and experiences among colleagues and the residents of this city of whom we serve.

Position Responsibilities

• Responsible for reading, interpreting, and assisting others in understanding local ordinances
• Conduct field inspections of the exterior conditions of vacant structures, high weeds and grass, litter / trash accumulation and illegal dumping.
• Researching legal property information
• Initiating enforcement action which includes issuing letters, taking photographs
• Preparing case files and testifying in administrative hearings.
• Inspectors represent BNS in hearings, at neighborhood meetings, correspond with City / County Councilors and collaborate with other government agencies and other community stakeholders regarding code matters.
• Property Safety & Maintenance Inspectors are the subject matter experts in all applicable codes, regulations, and ordinances, as well as the different adjudication processes for each.
• Inspectors may be required to conduct after-hours inspections in accordance with departmental policy

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time

Qualifications

Preferred Job Requirements and Qualifications