Housing Enforcement Officer

Housing Enforcement Officer

The Housing Department is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Housing Enforcement Officer to join our team! Performs a variety of Housing Quality Standards Inspections on Section 8 units. Works with owners and participants to gain compliance. Interpret and apply regulations governing Section 8 inspection process. Identifies and inspects premises for substandard conditions and assists property owners to ensure compliance with minimum housing, zoning, health and nuisance standards established by the City.

Essential Job Functions

• Must have thorough knowledge of principles, practices, methods, and techniques of code enforcement, including some familiarity with criminal law enforcement.
• Building related codes and ordinances enforceable by the City, specifically the International Building Code, housing standards, sub-standard buildings, dangerous structures and health, safety and nuisance codes.
• Completes administrative duties by answering calls; providing information to the public and other departments as requested; compiling various reports; completing documents and forms; and maintaining records.
• Supervises personnel by observing and monitoring work tasks; functioning as a lead worker; and providing guidance, instruction and feedback

Minimum Qualifications