Housing Code Inspector #2303-6625-01
Enforcement Fieldwork
- Date Opened
- Wednesday, March 22, 2023 12:01 AM
- Close Date
- Friday, April 14, 2023 11:59 PM
- Section
- Livable City Initiative
- Salary
- Within Local 884 Range 20: $61,006 annualized
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Introduction
The Livable City Initiative (LCI) is a neighborhood-focused agency with a mission to enhance the experience of the individuals who live and work in the City of New Haven. We achieve this mission and vision by encouraging the involvement of other city agencies, the public and enterprise. Through the cooperative efforts of the private sector, we will create a vibrant and exciting New Haven.
LCI seeks to accomplish this mission through:
- Enforcement of the city's housing code and public space requirements.
- Design and implementation of housing programs to support high quality, affordable, and energy efficient housing opportunities.
- Educating and increasing awareness on solutions for neighborhood concerns.
- Design and implementation of public improvements and programs to facilitate safer, healthier, and more attractive communities.
Housing Code Enforcement
The Housing Code is an Ordinance establishing minimum standards governing the condition and maintenance of dwellings; establishing minimum standard governing supplied utilities and facilities and other physical things and conditions essential to make dwellings safe, sanitary and fit for human habitation; establishing minimum standards governing the condition of dwellings offered for rent; fixing certain responsibilities and duties of owners and occupants of dwellings; authorizing the inspection of dwellings; and the condemnation of dwelling units for human habitation; and fixing penalties for violation.
This also includes an emergency repair program, condemnation of unfit dwellings and an annual rooming house inspection program. The City’s approach to Code Enforcement is to work with residents and property owners to quickly mediate problems, and when this is not possible, cases are then referred to Housing Court.
This also includes an emergency repair program, condemnation of unfit dwellings and an annual rooming house inspection program. The City’s approach to Code Enforcement is to work with residents and property owners to quickly mediate problems, and when this is not possible, cases are then referred to Housing Court.
Housing Code Process
Depending on the nature of the emergency and/or complaint an inspector is dispatched to the location and an inspection is conducted.
Depending on the nature of the emergency and/or complaint an inspector is dispatched to the location and an inspection is conducted.
- Housing Code Enforcement Order letter generated and severed to property owners and/or residents with a time frame for correction of the violation(s). View the Common Violations and Required Remediation.
- Emergency repair
- Condemnation
- Failure to comply with the order letter represents a violation of the City of New Haven’s Housing Code Ordinance and may subject you to criminal prosecution by the State’s Attorney’s Office.
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS
This is responsible fieldwork in the enforcement of compliance with housing code regulations.
Work involves the investigation of complaints and the routine conduct of inspections upon assignment.
Work is performed under the supervision of the Housing Code Field Supervisor and is reviewed through conferences, reports and evaluation of results
TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Investigate housing conditions in response to complaints or by assignment; initiates corrective measures; undertake all follow-up work.
- Works with property owners and tenants to clarify areas of responsibility and to explain the means of compliance with corrective orders.
- Makes referrals to other departments when appropriate.
- Recommend summons hearings as necessary; recommends issuance of arrest warrants as necessary; testifies in court hearings as required.
- Performs duties and responsibilities related to the City's work zone safety program and the enforcement of ordinances/regulations concerning on and off street parking, obstruct and right of way permits1.
- Performs related work as required
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
An Associate's Degree or equivalent; over 1 years up to and including 3 years of experience in housing inspection, construction trades, real estate, investigative field work, or related field experience; or any equivalent combination of training, education and experience which provide the following knowledge, abilities, and skills:
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Knowledge of all applicable codes and ordinances.
- Ability to conduct housing inspections in accordance with the New Haven Housing Ordinance.
- Ability to prepare accurate reports and to maintain case records.
- Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from members of the business community.
- Ability to prepare and process complaints that may result in case referrals to court.
- Ability to work with people and to communicate the goals and responsibilities of the code enforcement program.
- Ability to work independently under general supervision.
- Ability to sit, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. Employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; lift and/or move up to 10 pounds; specific vision ability required is close vision, distance vision and color vision.
SALARY, BARGAINING UNIT & TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
This is a "Special Fund," non-tested position. Continued employment contingent upon availability of future funding.
This position is included in a collective bargaining agreement with Local 884, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees; the salary is within Local 884, Range 20.
Bargaining agreements available to review HERE.
Special Funded employees shall not be covered by the City pension but shall continue to be covered by Social Security.
Selection Plan
Applications will be reviewed by the Department of Human Resources and the hiring department after the closing date.
Conclusion
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