Rental Property Inspector

Job Description:

Rental Property Inspector

Description

Description

The City of Forney is seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Rental Property Inspector to help ensure rental properties meet established safety, health, and housing standards. This role performs a variety of routine and complex administrative and technical work in the enforcement of codes and regulations relating to building construction and remodeling, housing and property maintenance, rental housing inspection, registration, and zoning.

Examples of Duties

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Inspect all rental dwellings in the City of Forney and determine whether they comply with the rental code ordinance and other related Code of Ordinance regulations.
• Schedule inspections with the appropriate owners or operators in a reasonable and timely manner.
• Research property records to find properties that need to complete registration as a rental property.
• Works with Police Department personnel to investigate and resolve rental property maintenance.
• Maintains records of building and inspection activity and completes related reports. Presents housing inspection reports to the City Boards and Commissions.
• Assists in researching problems and complaints regarding residential buildings, building construction, and code compliance. Responds to complex and sensitive building issues as assigned.
• Assists in resolving complex and sensitive customer service issues, either in person, by telephone, or in writing. Maintains records and documents of customer service issues and resolutions.
• Communicates official programs, policies, and procedures to construction and housing officials, as well as the public.
• Provide training and give presentations to groups including management companies, local realtors, housing officials, and property owners.
• Performs building construction and rental housing permit functions, including review of applications, fee assessment and collection, permit issuance, and occupancy inspection.
• Assists in the review of residential and commercial plans for code compliance.
• Verifies contractor licensing and compliance with contractor licensing laws.
• Perform rental housing permit functions, including review of applications, fee assessment and collection, permit issuance, and occupancy inspection.
• Perform follow-up inspections as needed to correct fire, safety, or maintenance problems.
• Performs commercial and residential safety and building inspections; examines properties and building sites to determine compliance with codes and regulations.
• Inspect new and existing building installations of any size or height, such as office buildings, manufacturing plants, health care facilities, and retail stores, to determine that installations conform with approved plans and/or applicable codes and ordinances.
• Contacts contractors and citizens regarding violations and establishes terms of compliance; determines appropriate means of code enforcement, including the issuance of citations; completes inspection reports and inputs them into the department database.
• Maintains inspection and enforcement records; researches permit records, building codes, and ordinances; contacts customers to respond to complaints, enforce codes, and investigate compliance.
• Performs administrative tasks and trains new employees.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: No direct supervision exercised; may exercise occasional administrative and functional supervision for specified activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Possess a valid driver's license.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• One (1) year of experience in residential/commercial or general construction inspection, building inspection, code enforcement, or equivalent.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: TDLR Registered Code Enforcement Officer certification is required to be obtained within one year of hire.

***Please complete the Work History section in full, including all relevant past employment. Resumes may be attached to the application.
However, they will NOT be accepted in place of the official application form.***

Preferences

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• Texas Board of Plumbing Examiners certification
• ICC residential plumbing certification

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS Medical Insurance
The city is self-insured and offers a choice of four medical plans through United Healthcare:

• $6,000 Deductible HSA Plan (up to a $3,000 HRA reimbursement + HSA City Contributions)
• $2,500 Deductible EPO Plan

Employee health coverage goes into effect the first day of the month following 30 days of employment. Coverage is available to all full-time employees at group rates.
Dental Insurance
The city offers a dental plan through United Healthcare Dental:

• UHC DPPO

Coverage is available to all full-time employees at group rates.
Life Insurance
Basic group life insurance protection is provided to eligible full-time employees in the amount of two times the annual salary as recorded at the beginning of each year.

Voluntary products are also available to full-time employees and include supplemental life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, cancer insurance, and critical care.
Other City Paid Plans

• Teladoc -All full-time employees have access to TELADOC
• Short Term Disability - Provided to all full-time employees at no cost through NY Life.
• Long Term Disability - Provided to all full-time employees at no cost through NY Life.

Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS)
All employees appointed to positions designated to work 1,000 hours or more per year must participate in the Texas Municipal Retirement System. TMRS is a qualified tax deferred retirement plan under Section 401 of the IRS. Seven percent of gross earnings are deducted each payroll as a pre-tax deduction and deposited into the member account. When an employee becomes vested and retires, the city provides 2-to-1 matching contributions.
Additional Group Benefits
Other benefits are:

• Deferred Compensation plan
• Direct deposit
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Personal leave
• Sick leave
• Social Security
• Health Savings Account
• Employee Assistance Program

Salary:

$59,256.82 - $71,826.44 Annually