Code Enforcement Inspector

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**Code Enforcement Inspector - Planning** (Open Positions: 1)**:
**Department**: Planning
- **Job Status**: Full-Time
- **Shift**: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- **Days Worked**: Mon., Tue., Wed., Thu., Fri.
- **Hour Per Week**: 40
- **Rate of Pay**: Starting $23.12/hr to $26.02/hr - plus comprehensive benefits package
- **Status**: Open until filled**Grade 17**

**General Statement of Duties**

Performs building inspections to ensure compliance with City standards; performs directly related work as required.

**Examples of Essential Work**
- Inspects and re-inspects properties for compliance with the Certificate of Compliance Program requirements, including the Life Safety Code, Zoning Ordinance, Building Code, heating and plumbing systems, electrical systems and structural requirements;
- Responds to and investigates complaints from citizens and other City departments relating to sub-standard conditions existing in rental units and exterior areas of property;
- Educates landlords, managers and tenants with regards to Housing Standards issues;
- Researches legal status of buildings and investigates illegal dwelling units;
- Prepares violations notices, issues and delivers citations, prepares legal documents and testifies in court as necessary;
- Insures the intent of the licensing laws of the State of New Hampshire are maintained through confirmation of required license status at the time of permit issuance and installation inspections;
- Serves as an information resource for all interested members of the public in all related compliance issues including property maintenance and zoning requirements;
- Provides information to owners with regard to the Certificate of Compliance Program and the Zoning Ordinance, and seeks to promote a process of cooperation between rental owners and the City of Manchester;
- Provides needed information and demonstrations concerning how to perform certain work tasks to new employees in the same or similar class of positions; and more.

**Acceptable Experience and Training**
- Graduation from High School or completion of GED; and
- Some experience in construction with some building inspection experience; or
- Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work.

**Required Special Qualifications**
- Valid New Hampshire driver's license;
- ICC Certification as a Housing Inspector must be obtained within the probationary period.

**Preferred Qualifications**
- The ability to read and understand land-use regulations, such as zoning ordinances and site-plan regulations;
- The ability to inspect sites for conformance with land-use regulations;
- The ability to research permitting history of properties; and
- The ability to communicate well, both orally and in writing, with members of the public.