TOWN OF ENFIELD

 POSITION VACANCY

TITLE:  Property Maintenance Inspector                       WAGE:  $15,000/yr. (15-20 hrs/wk)             

DEPARTMENT:  Community Development Division              APPLICATION DEADLINE:  July 23, 2010

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: This is a responsible position, enforcing and administering the provisions of the Town Property Maintenance Code; coordinates and administers Code Enforcement Team meetings and activities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY: Considerable knowledge of municipal code enforcement activities and a general understanding of state/federal regulations and standards as they apply to commercial and residential property maintenance; knowledge of the materials, methods and techniques used in building construction; ability to recognize housing and property code violations and hazardous conditions created by deterioration; ability to read and interpret rough and finished construction plans and specifications; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff personnel, tenants, property owners, and the general public; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, orally and in writing; ability to use initiative, tact and judgment in carrying out assignments and engaging in situations which can be contention and stressful; knowledge of code compliance methods.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: Bachelor's degree in public safety, construction management, or a related field and five (5) years experience in municipal or private practice in the field of code enforcement; or successful completion of two (2) year college program in a relevant field and seven (7) years of relevant experience or any equivalent combination of education or experience. Must possess valid driver’s license.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:  Enforces and administers provisions of Town Property Maintenance Codes; follow up on cases of blight by responding to complaints, performing site inspections, preparing violation notices and follow-up through adjudication of complaints. Proactively seek out neglected properties by patrolling town streets and neighborhoods.  Coordinate Code Enforcement Team meetings, business and activities. Work closely with other public and private enforcement agencies and departments.       

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS: Makes recommendations on improving Property Maintenance codes and blight enforcement system; performs related work as required. Track complaints using available software.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  This work is performed mostly in an outdoor and automobile patrol setting.  Work requires the inspection of various developments, residential neighborhoods, village centers, commercial area, and construction sites. Some office work is required including; filing, reporting, writing letters, making phone calls, corresponding via email, and meeting with complainants, property owners, and violators. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, talk, hear and use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee primarily works in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving traffic, may need to access remote places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions or airborne particles.  The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet in the office and moderate to loud in the field.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. 

Interested applicants apply by July 23, 2010.  Applications are available on-line by following this link http://enfield-ct.gov/content/91/791/581.aspx , or by calling the Human Resources Department at (860) 253-6345.  Choose ONE of the following ways to apply:

(1) mail completed applications or resumes to Town of Enfield, Human Resources Department, 820 Enfield Street, Enfield, CT 06082

(2) e-mail your resume to jobs@enfield.org, or

(3) fax your resume or application to (860) 253-6264.  The Human Resources Department provides reasonable accommodation to persons with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).   If you need an accommodation in the application process, please contact the Human Resources Department.  EOE/AA/M/F