RESIDENTIAL CODE ENFORCEMENT INSPECTOR

Enter the world of building inspection by drawing upon your education and experience in architecture, engineering, construction management, or trades. Code Enforcement Inspectors proactively manage conditions in their designated districts to maintain positive, clean, and safe neighborhoods.

*** Residential Code Enforcement Inspectors are eligible for lateral transfer into Commercial Code Enforcement Inspector positions, the  with approval of the Commissioner-Building Inspection. ***

Located on the western shore of Lake Michigan, Milwaukee is an urban hub bursting with energy. Milwaukee provides a casual sophistication – big city appeal without the big city hassles. We are accessible and affordable, and our residents are welcoming. Milwaukee has evolved through the years, bringing together its unsurpassed old-world charm with a breathtaking Art Museum, top-flight arts and cultural attractions, professional sports, lakefront festivals, recreational opportunities, and great restaurants.

The City of Milwaukee is proud to employ a diverse workforce that is committed to providing exemplary service to the City’s residents. If you have a passion for being a part of an inclusive team of public servants, please consider the following opportunity.

The Residential Code Enforcement Inspector performs inspections within a geographic district of the City of Milwaukee to ensure that residential properties are maintained, operated, and occupied in accordance with applicable municipal, state, federal, and international codes.

BUILDING INSPECTION AND CODE ENFORCEMENT

• Conduct both interior and exterior inspections of residential occupancies to identify building and nuisance code violations in a thorough, efficient, and professional manner.
• Assess the maintenance, construction, plumbing, and electrical systems and other conditions of residential buildings and their surroundings to determine overall safety and habitability.
• Issue and serve legal orders and citations, explain violations, and enforce ordinances.
• Work with property owners, residents, neighborhood groups, and other City departments to gain compliance to maintain safety, stabilize property values, and improve the quality of life in City neighborhoods.
• Document results of inspections, update departmental records, conduct follow-up re-inspections, and take appropriate action to obtain compliance.
• Coordinate inspection and regulation of violations with the appropriate DNS trade or enforcement sections.
• Perform rodent and pest control duties, if assigned to the pest control group.
• Perform animal control investigations and enforcement if assigned to that group.

PROFESSIONAL

Please be advised that new employees are required to have received either both doses of the Moderna or Pfizer or one dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine prior to their employment start date or have an approved religious or medical accommodation prior to their employment start date. You can find further information relative to the City’s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy here.

The Residential Code Enforcement Inspector must be willing and able to do the following:

• Perform field work throughout Milwaukee.
• Perform interior inspections on residential properties.
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Climb ladders, stoop, and bend.
• Move and lift up to 10 pounds on occasion.
• Comply with the departmental dress code.

1. Associate degree in construction management, architecture, engineering, real estate, fire protection management, environmental health, or a related field from an accredited college, OR

   Two years of experience in a building design and construction trade, such as mechanical, electrical, plumbing, or carpentry, above  the level of laborer.

2. Certification as an International Code Council (ICC) Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector as a condition of passing the one-year probationary period.

3. Valid driver's license at time of application, throughout the selection process, and throughout employment and the availability of a properly insured automobile for use on the job at time of appointment and throughout employment (car allowance provided).

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Transcripts are required and must be received by the application period closing date. College transcripts should be attached to your online application or sent via email to staffinginfo@milwaukee.gov. It is imperative that you provide transcripts to ensure that you are given credit for job-related education. Otherwise, when your background is assessed to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for this position, your application will be considered incomplete and may not be accepted. Your transcript must be legible and include the following information: the college/university name, your name, the degree completed, and degree completion date. Student copies are acceptable.

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, engineering, real estate, fire protection management, environmental health, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Conversational language proficiency in Spanish or Hmong.

TECHNICAL

• Knowledge of building and construction principles, methods, and materials, including structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Ability to read and interpret policies and procedures and technical material related to fire, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) codes, real estate and zoning.
• Knowledge of and the ability to interpret codes such as the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances, Wisconsin Commercial Building Code, International Existing Building Code, International Mechanical Code, National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA) codes, and ICC’s occupancy classifications and code requirements pertaining to residential occupancies.
• Ability to read plans and blueprints.
• Inspection skills to be able to assess building construction, plumbing, and electrical systems and building surroundings to gauge code compliance, determine habitability, and eliminate fire and safety hazards.
• Ability to learn and use job-related software applications and databases as well as laptop computers, digital cameras, and mobile phones.
• Ability to take onsite measurements, perform mathematical calculations, and record data accurately.
• Good spatial orientation and ability to read maps.

COMMUNICATION AND INTERPERSONAL

THE SELECTION PROCESS will be job related and will consist of one or more of the following: education and experience evaluation; written, oral, or performance tests, or other assessment methods. The Department of Employee Relations and the Department of Neighborhood Services reserve the right to call only the most qualified candidates to oral and performance examinations. Oral examinations may include written exercises. Selection process component weights will be determined by further analysis of the job.

INITIAL FILING DATE – The examination will be held as soon as practical after Monday, January 31, 2022. Receipt of applications may be discontinued at any time after this date without prior notice. However, recruitment may continue until the needs of the City have been met. Qualified applicants will be notified of the date, time, and place of the examination. Unless otherwise required by law, the City of Milwaukee will not provide alternative test administration. The applicant is responsible for attending all phases of the job selection process at the time and place designated by the City of Milwaukee.

• Applications can be accessed by visiting www.jobapscloud.com/MIL.
• If you would like assistance completing an application, please contact the Department of Employee Relations at (414) 286-3751 or staffinginfo@milwaukee.gov.
• The Department of Employee Relations is located in City Hall, 200 E Wells St, Room 706, Milwaukee, WI 53202.

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The City of Milwaukee values and encourages diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.