Summary:

The purpose of this position is to inspect single and multi-family dwellings to ensure compliance with applicable City ordinances, codes and regulations.  An important part of this work is explaining legal requirements to owners and occupants and assisting them in understanding and voluntarily complying with the law.

Essential Functions:

1. Inspects dwelling units upon change of ownership or occupancy for compliance with city-established codes and ordinances;
2. Inspects residential structures and common-use areas of multi-family dwellings in accordance with established schedules to ensure that regulated standards of cleanliness, repair, and safety are maintained;
3. Responds to complaints regarding safety by investigating the complaint, explaining the violation to those responsible, and attempting to bring about compliance;
4. Issue citations for failure to comply with code requirements;
5. Recommends legal action to the Deputy Director of Inspections when necessary to bring about compliance;
6. Attends and presents cases before the magistrate's court for ordinance violations;
7. Prepares and maintains written reports and records of completed inspections;
8. Answers questions from residents, tenants, and landlords about compliance with codes;
9. Performs related work as required or requested by the Deputy Director of Inspections.

10. Other related duties as assigned.

     

Required Skills/Abilities:

1. High school diploma, GED or equivalent
2. Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
3. Knowledge of the principles and practices used in the establishment and enforcement of city ordinances relating to housing;
4. Knowledge of generally used professional building codes and standards
5. Ability to read ordinances and recognize code violations, explain them and recommend corrective action
6. Ability to maintain accurate records and to prepare meaningful, concise and accurate reports and correspondence, and organize and prioritize daily work assignments and activities
7. Five years' experience in the inspection of dwellings or other structures for health or safety standards or any equivalent combination of experience and training
8. Must possess 2018 or 2021 IPMC certification
9. Use of personal vehicle, with mileage reimbursement

10. Chester residency suggested

     

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

Work requires physical strength, agility, endurance, dexterity, and hand-eye coordination to perform all essential duties including occasionally lifting objects (0-20 lbs.).  Work requires sitting, standing, and walking for long periods of time and frequently kneeling, squatting, pushing, pulling, twisting, and bending.

Work Environment

The work environment 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 essential functions.

The outdoor work environment exposes the employee to hot, cold, and inclement weather, as well as dust, pollen, fumes, and noise.  The indoor work environment may expose the employee, but not limited to, foul smells, pet dander, bugs, and rodents.  Work will take place both indoors and outdoors and may include exposure to inclement weather.

CONTACT THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES AT 610-447-7700 ext. 7803 FOR A JOB APPLICATION OR DOWNLOAD FROM THE CHESTER CITY WEBSITE AT WWW.CHESTERCITY.COM