Housing Inspector - #1338300

Summary

WORKING FOR THE CITY OF MCKINNEY

Working for the City of McKinney is more than a job. It is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. It is also an opportunity to have a hand in the development of one of the fastest growing communities in the nation. In 2014, our community was named “The #1 Best Place to Live in America.” Although proud of that honor, everyone on our team is committed to making McKinney an even better place to live, work and raise a family. That’s why we exist.

OUR CORE VALUES

City of McKinney employees work hard and at a very fast pace. However, we also look after and support one another. All of us are guided by four employee-generated values – Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (RISE). We are also supported by servant-based leaders who foster and support a healthy, family-oriented culture. All new employees are expected to embrace and live by our core values and commit to helping us sustain our exceptional work environment as a high performance organization (HPO).

Summary Of Position

Under general supervision of the Affordable Housing Administrator, this position is responsible for assessing the housing condition and extent of rehabilitation needed; preparing accurate work specifications and cost estimates; overseeing quality of contractors’ work, while interfacing with contractor and homeowner; ensuring compliance with building codes and compliance with HUD Housing Quality Standards; inspecting work product and approving contractor requests for payment of completed work. This position may perform other related functions as assigned.

Essential Functions/Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

GENERAL EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES

In order for us to continue to achieve our primary function of making McKinney a better place to live, work, and raise a family, we hold these expectations for all employees.

• Learn and demonstrate an understanding of how team, department, and City goals are interconnected.
• Contribute to a positive work culture.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Ability to assess his/her work performance or the work performance of the team.
• Contribute to the development of others and/or the working unit or overall organization.
• Ability and willingness to work as part of a team, to demonstrate team skills, and to perform a fair share of team responsibilities.
• Ability to continuously learn and develop through a mix of internal and external training opportunities, and if applicable, encourage subordinates to do the same.
  
  

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Performs inspections on residential properties to determine needed repairs to address health and safety issues. Prepares accurate work specifications and cost estimates for repair of items found in the course of inspection based on program standards.
• Prepares lead-based paint risk assessments and determines the proper course of action to remediate lead-based paint. Operates XRF machine to perform lead inspections and conducts lead clearance tests, as needed.
• Oversees the bid process, including walk-through at job site; explains and interprets bid items and program requirements ensuring compliance with Federal procurement requirements. Performs daily inspections of work in progress to ensure compliance with housing codes, building codes, and federal rehabilitation requirements. Approves payments to contractors based on inspections.
• Conducts final inspections when jobs are completed. Acts as a mediator between contractor and homeowner when necessary. Makes the final determination that job is complete, determines amount of penalty or incentive pay to apply to contractor if needed.
• Oversees contractor compliance with Davis Bacon and Section 3, where applicable.
• Develops technical aspect of Housing Rehabilitation policies and procedures.
• Assists in the evaluation of contractor performance to meet HUD regulatory requirements and City Rehabilitation program standards.
• Works with the City's building inspections and code enforcement departments in resolving project compliance issues with city codes and regulations.
• Conducts periodic reviews of Housing Rehabilitation project files, working with support staff and the Affordable Housing Administrator to ensure all necessary documentation is maintained to meet HUD requirements.
• Implements emergency repair program, inspecting to verify need and authorizing immediate repairs to client homes, which have an urgent health or safety deficiency.
• Recruits new contractors for participation in the rehabilitation program
• Answers telephone, does reporting and work specifications and coordinates meetings.
• Complies with all written City policies and procedures.
• Adheres to assigned work schedule as outlined in City and department attendance policies and procedures.
  
  

Other Job Functions

• Perform other duties as assigned or directed.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, And Behaviors

• Ability to embrace and embody the City’s core values of Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (R.I.S.E.).
• Ability to communicate effectively with peers, supervisors, subordinates and/or contractors, and people to whom service is provided.
• Ability to produce desired work outcomes, including quality, quantity, and timeliness.
• Ability to plan and organize work, time, and resources, and if applicable, that of subordinates.
• Requires strong interpersonal, communications, and project management skills.
• Requires the ability to evaluate, audit, deduce, and/or assess data and/or information using established criteria. Includes exercise of discretion in determining actual or probable consequences and in referencing such evaluation to identify and select alternatives.
• Requires the ability to operate, maneuver, and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.
• Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division and calculate decimals and percentages. Ability to utilize fractions, interpret graphs, and perform mathematical operations involving basic algebraic principles and formulas.
• Requires the ability to apply principles of rational systems, interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form. Must have the ability to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standard to meet variations in assigned objectives.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment of facts, decisiveness, and creativity in situations involving a variety of generally pre-determined duties, which are often characterized by frequent change.
• The ability to work in a team environment; contribute as a team member and treat co-workers, subordinates and customers with respect.
• Build professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Offer flexibility and adaptability, especially during times of change.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
  
  

Required Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Any work related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the below Minimum Qualifications is an acceptable substitute for the below specified education and experience requirements.

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Construction Science, Architecture, Structural Engineering, or a related field preferred, supplemented by three (3) years' experience in residential construction or remodeling is required.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Lead Base Paint Risk Assessor Certification or ability to obtain within first six (6) months is required.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.
  
  

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Must pass a drug screen and background check.
• Must have Class C Texas Driver’s License.
  
  

Physical Demands/Supplemental

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer, and to work in the field inspecting housing units (e.g., climb stairs and ladders, and inspect attics and tight crawl spaces), to operate a motor vehicle, and tools and equipment, and to visit various City sites; vision to inspect assigned facilities, to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone. The job involves fieldwork requiring frequent walking conducting inspections to identify problems or hazards. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator, to operate standard office equipment, to turn faucets on and off, manipulate door knobs, conducts tests and to operate tools and equipment. Positions in this classification bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information, obtain samples, and set up construction and non-construction equipment. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Tasks will be performed in the office and in the field with exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, temperature and noise extremes. The successful candidate must have the ability to remain calm while interacting with staff and/or public and private representatives and contractors in interpreting and applying City and departmental policies and procedures.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed as of the date of preparation and approval. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and all requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

The City of McKinney is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) committed to an alcohol / drug free workplace and to providing equal opportunities regardless of age, race, color, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.