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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHousing Inspector AssistantUpdated: August 2025 (Admin Review) CITY OF IOWA CITY – JOB DESCRIPTION Position Title: Housing Inspector Assistant Department: Neighborhood & Development Services Division: Neighborhood Services Supervisor: Senior Housing Inspector FLSA: Non-Exempt Civil Service: Yes Pay Grade: 8 Job Number: 0813 Job Summary Under general supervision, inspects residential property for compliance with nuisance, zoning and housing codes. Performs inspections with or without property owners and managers to determine code compliance. Documents violations noted while conducting inspections. Prepares narrative reports of nuisance, zoning and housing code deficiencies. Advises and consults with property owners and managers for compliance with nuisance, zoning, and housing code. Issues municipal infraction citations when necessary to gain compliance. Performs data entry and general clerical support duties for housing and inspection services. Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. • Receives and investigates complaints concerning residential property conditions, zoning and nuisance code complaints. • Conducts and schedules inspections of residential property to determine compliance with the provisions of the nuisance, zoning and housing codes. • Provides consultation and referrals for nuisance, zoning and housing code complaints and landlord/tenant disputes. • Identifies and documents areas of non-compliance. • Conducts and schedules inspections with property owners and managers. • Prepares narrative reports of deficiencies to assist owners and property managers in attaining compliance with the nuisance, zoning, and housing codes. • Consults with Housing Inspectors and other code enforcement personnel on technical matters related to nuisance, zoning and housing code issues. • Provides general information to the public and outreach and awareness concerning the nuisance, housing and zoning code enforcement and procedures. • Performs data entry and general clerical support duties for Housing and Inspection Services. • Receives building plans, issues a variety of permits and collects money for fees and permits. • Helps maintain department property filing system. • Receives, screens and routes incoming calls. Updated: August 2025 (Admin Review) • Issues citations of code violations and initiates legal action, appears in court as necessary. • Attends Board of Appeals hearings; testifies and presents evidence on behalf of the City on matters related to nuisance, zoning and housing code enforcement. • Conducts self in a professional manner which demonstrates courtesy and respect for all community members and coworkers. • Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other • Associate’s degree from an accredited educational institution; or two years of related experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in building construction trades or in rental property management. • Valid State of Iowa driver’s license with satisfactory driving record. Must be 18 years of age. Must pass criminal background check. Preferred Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other • Associate’s degree from an accredited educational institution and one year of related experience; or three years of related experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. The ability to communicate in Spanish, French, Swahili and/or Arabic. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. • Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. • Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with property owners, property managers, tenants, the public and fellow employees. • Ability to interpret and enforce regulations within a fair, firm and diplomatic manner. • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. • Ability to reliably and predictably carry out duties. • Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. • Knowledge of general nuisance, zoning and housing code knowledge and nuisance, zoning and housing code enforcement procedures. • Skill in using computers and applicable software applications (Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Outlook). • Communicates effectively with diverse groups of people and interacts courteously with the public. Updated: August 2025 (Admin Review) Supervision No supervision of direct reports. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Duties are generally performed in an office setting with a controlled environment. The job requires sitting for extended periods of time and the work may expose the employee to unpleasant social situations and significant work pace pressure. Iowa City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as Amended, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Reviewed/Approved by: Tracy Hightshoe, Neighborhood & Development Services Director (4/2024) Updated: August 2025 (Admin Review) of this job description, and I agree that I can perform the duties of this position with or without reasonable accommodation. Employee Date ________________________________ __________________