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General Overview of Position Under the general direction of the Director of City Inspections, this position ensures the safety, conformance and compliance with all applicable laws, codes, ordinances and regulations related to property maintenance, building and construction. Responsibilities include supervising Building Inspectors and Code Compliance Officers who perform a wide range of property, building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and HVAC inspections. The incumbent will be responsible for the interpretation of the General Code of Ordinances and will perform evaluations of the quality and quantity of the inspector's work.

The employee is expected to exercise independent judgment and discretion in achieving program and departmental objectives and solving problems in their areas of work. The incumbent defends the actions of supervised personnel to citizens, Aldermen and management. Work requires the use of technical knowledge and problem-solving skills and is evaluated through performance goals and conferences.

Performs other related duties as necessary. This posting will remain open until the needs of the city are met. Example of Duties & Responsibilities Coordinates the code compliance activities associated with the maintenance of existing occupied or unoccupied residential and commercial properties within the City.

Coordinates Systematic or Special Inspection Projects with the Senior Code Compliance Officer. Oversees inspections of annual licenses such as mobile home parks, scrap and salvage dealers and lodging houses. Issues orders or special charges on property maintenance and building code violations.

Meets with architects, engineers, owners, builders and contractors to provide technical advice on City building standards and related permitting needs and procedures. Proposes new codes and ordinances to the Director. Provides daily supervision of full and part-time inspection staff.

Trains, evaluates, coaches, and disciplines subordinate employees; assigns routine, special and follow-up projects. Follows up on complaints, violations, disputes and participates in the resolution of these situations. Carries out requirements established in the General Code of Ordinances, as well as pertinent State and Federal laws and regulations.

Recommends and implements new policies and assists with the planning and development of new programs. Resolves homeowner and contractor inquiries and complaints; responds to requests from other departments. Prepares and reviews reports; Attends meetings, conferences and seminars; develops new codes and ordinances; reviews code changes; makes presentations; prepares correspondence.

Conducts outreach to community groups including landlords. NOTE: The duties listed above are intended as illustrations of the various types of work performed by persons in positions covered by this classification specification. This list is not all-inclusive.

The omission of a particular job duty does not mean that the duty is not one of the essential functions of the position. Management reserves the right to assign employees in this classification to duties not listed above, if the duties are fairly within the scope of responsibilities applicable to the level of work performed by employees in positions covered by this classification specification. This classification specification does not create an employment contract between the City and the employee and is subject to change by the City as the needs of the City and the department change over time.

Requirements Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in public health, management, engineering, construction, architecture or related field. Six (6) years of customer service experience, of which two (2) years must be at a supervisory capacity. A minimum of three (3) years of experience in property maintenance, code enforcement and/or building inspection.

Current Certifications as a Property Maintenance & Housing Inspector and Zoning Inspector through the International Code Counci or be able to obtain within one (1) year of employment. Must have at least one State of Wisconsin Building Inspector certification, or be able to obtain within one (1) year of employment. Experience in construction practices highly desirable.

An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered. The City will provide a certification allowance for additional State of Wisconsin certifications above the minimum requirements for this position. The specific certification needs will be determined by the City.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Knowledge of current practices and methods employed in building and related construction trades. Knowledge of City and State Laws, regulations, codes and ordinances governing building standards, zoning and housing, and certification and licensing of contractors. Knowledge of City code enforcement and municipal court procedures.

Knowledge of all types of building construction materials and methods, and of stages of construction when possible violations and defects may most easily be observed and corrected. Ability to effectively train and supervise inspectors. Ability to plan, organize, assign and direct to work of subordinates.

Ability to verify and enforce violations cited by those in the field. Ability to prepare complex reports. Ability to issue violation and/or stop work orders when necessary and file reports on violations.

Ability to read, understand and interpret plans, drawings, blueprints, specifications and related construction documents, and identify them to construction in progress. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with the general public, superiors, subordinates, and fellow employees.

Skill in enforcing conformity with firmness, tact and impartiality. Skill in operating a calculator, copy machine, computer, tablet and measuring tools associated with the building trade. Ability to solve complex problems and meet multiple deadlines and demands.

Ability to consult with and enlist the cooperation of building owners, tenants, contractors, and the public and to establish effective working relationships with subordinates. Ability to handle reasonably necessary stress. Physical Requirements: Task involves frequent walking; standing; some lifting and carrying objects of moderate weight (12-20 pounds); and/or the operation of vehicles and office equipment in which manipulative skills and hand-eye coordination are important.

Environmental Requirements: Task may require frequent exposure to adverse environmental conditions. Sensory Requirements: Task requires color perception and discrimination. Task requires sound perception and discrimination.

Task requires depth perception and discrimination. Task requires texture perception and discrimination. Task requires visual perception and discrimination.

Task requires oral communication ability. Other Requirements: Possession of a valid driver's license and a good driving record. May be required to provide a vehicle for use on the job.

Method of Selection Selection of qualified applicants will be based upon a rating of their training, experience and work record. The selection process may include written and/or oral examinations. Appointment will be made in accordance with City policy and the Civil Service Ordinance and Rules and Regulations.

The City reserves the right to evaluate only those applicants who best meet the needs of the City.