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Home My WebLink AboutSenior Housing InspectorUpdated: August 2025 (Admin Review) CITY OF IOWA CITY – JOB DESCRIPTION Position Title: Senior Housing Inspector Department: Neighborhood & Development Services Division: Neighborhood Services Supervisor: Neighborhood Services Coordinator FLSA: Exempt Civil Service: Yes Pay Grade: 29 Job Number: 2910 Job Summary Supervises and directs the operational, ﬁnancial and personnel activities of the Housing Inspection staﬀ. Responsible for the enforcement of regulatory codes and ordinances with an emphasis in the inspection and licensing of all rental property, including public housing and Housing Choice Voucher units. Responds to questions from landlords, property managers, tenants, contractors, and the general public regarding housing code compliance. Oversees nuisance enforcement. 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. • Manages Housing Inspection workgroup operations and supervises housing inspectors, housing inspector assistants, and housing assistant. • Executes policies and procedures for all assigned functions of Housing Inspections staﬀ. • Administers, interprets, communicates and enforces adopted regulatory codes and ordinances pertaining to housing and nuisance control within the City. Works closely with the other local departments for ﬁnal interpretations of safety regulations. • Directs and evaluates program of housing inspections to ensure code compliance of rental properties. • Directs and evaluates program of fee collection, permit issuance, and records maintenance for Housing Inspections functions. • Directs and evaluates code development programs for the City, including but not limited to, writing city ordinances and policies related to housing code requirements. Prepares and enforces such rules and regulations as required by legislative authority for the proper exercise of Neighborhood Services’ responsibilities. • Directs and evaluates comprehensive staﬀ training program to achieve programs goals and objectives and provide maximum performance. • Conducts ﬁeld investigations on high proﬁle projects and incidents. • Conducts inspections and re inspections with property owners and managers to ensure compliance with local codes and ordinances; Prepares required inspection reports. • Reviews and edits correspondence and inspection reports prepared by assigned inspectors. Updated: August 2025 (Admin Review) • Responds to requests, questions, and complaints regarding compliance with housing, building and zoning codes and regulations and determinations made in inspection reports. • Assists Fire department with ﬁre code compliance. • Develops and monitors budget for housing inspection division. • Administers Housing Choice Voucher Inspection Program. • Oversees condemnation and demolition of hazardous properties. • Communicates with neighborhood associations, apartment owners’ associations, fraternal associations, and other groups to inform and educate regarding public policy questions. • Issues code violation citations and appears in court on City’s behalf. • 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 • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution and two years of related experience; or six years of related experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in building and code inspection, property management and/or construction trades or related. • Certiﬁed Lead Inspector/Risk Assessor certiﬁcation within one year of hire. 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 • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution and three to five years of related experience; or seven years of related experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. • International Code Council Residential Building Inspector (B1) certiﬁcation within 12 months of hire. International Code Council certiﬁcations such as Commercial Building Inspector (B2), Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector (64), or other Residential, Commercial or Plans Examiner certiﬁcations (B3, M1-3, E1-3, P1-3). Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities • Knowledge of local zoning and uniform housing codes, state and national legislation regarding housing inspection services. • Skill in written and verbal communication, using both technical and non-technical language. • Skill in conﬂict resolution, communication, and problem solving. • Skill in observing, reading and interpreting technical materials, codes, and regulations. • Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Ability to eﬀectively present information and respond to questions from property owners and managers, residents, and the general public. Updated: August 2025 (Admin Review) • Ability to deﬁne problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. • Ability to perform mathematical functions in order to review housing compliance issues with standards. • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret federal regulations, housing code, ﬁnancial reports, technical procedures, and legal documents. • Ability to reliably and predictably carry out duties. • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. • Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. • Skill in using computers and applicable software applications (Microsoft Oﬃce – Word, Excel, Outlook). Supervision Involves leadership role such as regularly guiding, training, and providing direction to permanent staff in completing daily tasks and assignments. May perform additional supervisory duties at the direction of the Department or Division Head to include disciplinary action, assisting with hiring or firing, and writing or delivering performance reviews. 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. Updated: August 2025 (Admin Review) 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) of this job description, and I agree that I can perform the duties of this position with or without reasonable accommodation. Employee Date ________________________________ __________________