Code inspector job description

Code Compliance Inspectors, under the direction of the Manager of Field Operations/Code Compliance Supervisors, perform specialized inspections and enforcement of ordinances, regulations and laws governing the transit system. Code Compliance Inspectors are responsible for enforcing all ordinances and laws approved by the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System Board of Directors. Code Compliance Inspectors are classified as Public Officers under the law with Powers of Arrest. The position is non-sworn and unarmed. Considerable judgment is required in meeting emergency situations, enforcing regulations, and in coordination with other personnel, contractors, and local agencies. Ordinances are enforced by the issuance of citations and arrests are occasionally necessary. Code Compliance Inspectors are required to prepare incident and arrest reports, as well as testify in court when subpoenaed. Officers work varied shifts based on seniority on a 4 day/10 hours per day work week. Some officers may be selected for bike patrol duty. Essential duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
What Transit Enforcement Code Compliance Inspectors do:

Essential Functions

* Ensures passenger safety on all MTS properties, trolleys, buses, stations, bus stops, transit centers and in paratransit vehicles.
* Assists and provides information to patrons and the public.
* Ensures compliance with all MTS Ordinances, Penal, Public Utility, Health and Safety and Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) Codes, as approved by the Board of Directors, for enforcement on all MTS properties, trolleys, buses, stations, bus stops, transit centers and in paratransit vehicles.
* Enforces the fare ordinance by performing unannounced random inspection of fares on board trains and in fare paid zones.
* Enforces other violations including, but not limited to, narcotics and alcohol-related offenses, and quality of life violations.
* Performs other duties as assigned.

What MTS is Looking For:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

* Knowledge of or ability to learn MTS policies and regulations.
* Ability to read, understand and apply MTS policies, regulations and union labor contracts.
* Ability to write letters, memoranda and reports using clear, concise and grammatically correct English.
* Ability to speak clearly, distinctly and effectively in person-to-person or small group situations using tact and diplomacy.
* Ability to coordinate and initiate actions necessary to implement decisions and delegate responsibilities to appropriate personnel.
* Ability to establish and maintain priorities in order to complete assignments by deadlines without detailed instructions.
* Skill in verifying the accuracy and completeness of forms and reports; knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
* Ability to learn and use other software that MTS might have or acquire.
* Ability to use 2-way radios to communicate with supervisors and the Operation Control Center and police radios to communicate during routine records checks or in emergency response situations.
* Ability to use a hand-held electronic device to inspect fares; knowledge of or ability to learn the in-house computerized data base program Transit Watch.

Physical Requirements

* The successful candidate must be able to fulfill the physical demands of the job such as walking, stooping, sitting, bending, reaching for overhead files and occasional lifting (must be able to lift up to 75 pounds).
* Must be able to operate a motor vehicle and perform tasks involving manual dexterity, such as use of a computer and 10-key.
* Must be able to stand on moving light rail vehicles and/or buses for up to 4 hours per day.
* Must be able to physically restrain combative/resistant violators.
* Must have the ability to render aid during emergency response situations, including physically removing injured or unconscious victims in the event of an accident involving any MTS vehicle.
* Must have the ability to run distances of up to 400 yards to respond to emergencies and calls for assistance from passengers or other enforcement personnel.
* Code Compliance Inspectors work a 4-10 plan work-week and may be assigned to work nights and/or weekends as part of their regular schedule.

Experience/Education/Certificates/License(s)

* Possess a high school diploma or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
* Familiarity with the California Criminal Justice system is desirable.
* Candidates must complete the POST 832 PC Certified Course in Laws of Arrest prior to hire or within the first year of employment.
* Must possess and maintain a valid California driver's license.

General Information:

* Must satisfactorily pass all applicable examinations including, but not limited to, a pre-employment physical, drug screen and background check.

DISCLAIMER: The above described job elements are intended to indicate the general nature and levels of work being performed by employees assigned to the job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities and skills required of employees so classified. Management retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.

The City of Roanoke is seeking a Codes Compliance Inspector to serve in the Department of Planning, Building, and Development. This position inspects existing structures for compliance with minimum building maintenance standards. Enforces the City's rental Certificate of Compliance program, the City zoning code, the inoperable vehicle ordinance, the weed and trash ordinance and other City codes. Receives, evaluates and investigates complaints relating to the above codes and canvasses for code violations, issuing orders and/or citations as needed. Tracks cases on computer database to assure timely compliance. Summonses non-compliant violators and testifies in court. Provides information at neighborhood meetings and works with other City departments and public service agencies.

Requires High School diploma or general education degree (GED) plus three to five years related experience or training in building construction or appraisal of residential and complex commercial/industrial properties; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must possess a valid appropriate driver's permit issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia. Must obtain Virginia Certification as a Building Maintenance Inspector issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development within 12 months of employment.

Inspects for building maintenance of existing structures and for the City's Rental Certificate of Compliance Program. Enforces compliance with zoning code, inoperable motor vehicle, weed and trash and graffiti ordinances and other codes enforced by the division.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESinclude the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Canvasses for City building maintenance, zoning, inoperable motor vehicle, weed and trash, graffiti and other City Code violations.

Receives, evaluates, investigates complaints and issues orders and/or citations for building maintenance, zoning, inoperable motor vehicle, weed and trash, graffiti and other City Code violations.

Inspects existing buildings to bring into compliance with regulations, especially Part III of the Uniform Statewide Building Code.

Issues Certificates of Compliance through the Rental Inspection Program.

Notifies violators of code violations by issuing warnings, stop work orders or orders for repairs or abatement to bring into compliance with regulations, especially the Uniform Statewide Building Code and City Zoning Code.

Summonses violators and testifies in court. Coordinates with the Commonwealth Attorney.

Makes recommendations and consults with Building Maintenance Code Official and Codes Compliance Coordinator with regard to pulling of power, board-ups, demolitions and habitability of structures.

Investigates, coordinates, receives and makes referrals to Social Services, Police, Fire-EMS, Public Works, the State Health Department and E-911.

Works closely with neighborhood organizations, community development corporations, the Redevelopment and Housing Authority and other agencies and city departments regarding code enforcement issues.

Meets with property owners, property managers, contractors and tenants to resolve problems.

Issues maintenance orders, citations, and prepares reports related to building, zoning and nuisance code violations.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Typical Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, essential and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High School diploma or general education degree (GED); three to five years related experience and/or training in the building construction and appraisal of residential and complex commercial/industrial properties; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supplemental Information

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to prepare reports, correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must possess a valid appropriate driver's permit issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia. Must obtain Virginia Certification as a Building Maintenance Inspector issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development within 12 months of employment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

This is a job description and not an individualized position description. A job description defines the general character and scope of duties and responsibilities of all positions in a job classification, but it is not intended to describe and does not necessarily list the essential job functions for a given position in a classification.

*Residential Single-Family Energy Code Inspector *

A Residential Singly-Family Energy Code Inspector is the life-line to we do at TexEnergy Solutions. You provide the real-time onsite verification and data used to verify compliance with basic energy code and all other above code energy programs. This data is fed electronically directly back to our operations and engineering teams to complete the verification and trigger the required billing to our customers. Without this vital ground crew, we would not have what it takes to complete the required energy modeling or billing...

*Daily Job Responsibilities: *

* ? Inspect single-family homes for compliance with (IECC) Energy Code, Energy Star, GBT, Dallas Green, and other above code programs at various stages including Poly, Pre-drywall & Final
* ? Perform all required testing needed for all energy programs at time of inspection
* ? Complete all electronic and hardcopy inspection forms onsite
* ? Attend and participate in Field Team meetings both in office and at jobsites
* ? Communicate with builders, at each call, to the status and areas needing improvement
* ? Communicate with operation and engineering staff as needed regarding inspections
* ? Push any field related issues to Field Managers and Project Managers
* ? Inspect with agenda of elevating overall housing stock not the individual site

*Other Job Responsibilities: *

* ? Communicate proficiently and consistently with Field Management Team and peers
* ? Be active in online social communication such as Slack
* ? Continue to pursue Continuing Education credits needed to maintain energy certifications
* ? Obtain the required yearly Continuing Education credits for Employee Development program

*Conditions of Employment: *

* Complete a 9-week PAID training plan, including successfully passing the IECC Residential Energy Code Plans Examiner/Inspector Certification and RESNETS's RFI (Rating Field Inspector) Evaluation process
* Valid Drivers License
* Must pass background and drug test

*Required Skills: *

* ? Work efficiently with little or no supervision
* ? Proficient communication skills in email, Slack, text, and phone conversations
* ? Positive and professional work manner
* ? Reliable work attendance record
* ? Work well with others
* ? Safe driving record
* ? Ability to carry 50 lbs. and work in inclement weather

Benefits include health, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability. An Employee Stock Ownership Plan and a 401(k) are also available.

For Energy Field Inspectors: Company Car, gas card, toll tag and cell phone allowance are provided

TexEnergy Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Monday to Friday

Education:
* High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:
* Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: On the road