RESIDENTIAL CODE ENFORCEMENT INSPECTOR 1

Code Enforcement Inspectors proactively manage conditions in their designated districts to maintain positive, clean, and safe neighborhoods.

Code Enforcement Inspectors will be hired and appointed as either Commercial or Residential Code Enforcement Inspectors, based upon the needs of the Department of Neighborhood Services. Code Enforcement Inspectors will be eligible for career advancement with completion of inspection certifications and work experience inspecting additionally complex properties and situations.

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

CODE ENFORCEMENT

• Conduct both interior and exterior inspections of residential or commercial 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 or commercial 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. 
• If assigned accordingly, perform rodent and pest control or animal control investigations and enforcement.
• Conduct fire inspections of residential or commercial occupancies, review emergency plans and test records of fire protection systems; issue fire prevention permits.
• Identify hazardous materials, inspect production processes and equipment, and perform maintenance inspections.
• Conduct inspections of vacant buildings to ensure that they are secure and meet lot, exterior, and interior maintenance standards.
• Identify unpermitted alterations or conversions and changes in occupancy or uses that are inconsistent with a building’s construction or existing occupancy permit.
• Perform periodic inspections of billboards, projecting signs, covered openings, underground vaults, fire escapes, and building facades.
• Complete supporting updates and documentation of written and electronic records, including completing daily route sheets, issuing violation letters, and updating computer records in the Land Management System (LMS).
• Commercial Code Enforcement Inspectors conduct license inspections of taverns and waste tire generator facilities.

PROFESSIONAL

• Complete documentation, including daily route sheets, violation letters and records in the Land Management System (LMS).
• Attend in-service and other training programs to stay informed regarding city, state, federal, and international codes.
• Meet with residents, property owners, block clubs, and community groups to discuss approaches to improving neighborhood conditions and to share information about the services provided by the Department of Neighborhood Services (DNS).
• Represent the DNS in legal proceedings. 
• Coordinate inspection and regulation of violations out of the scope of essential functions with the appropriate DNS trade or enforcement sections.

We welcome qualified individuals with disabilities who are interested in employment and will make reasonable accommodations during the hiring process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.

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

• Perform field work throughout Milwaukee.
• Perform interior inspections on residential or commercial 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/or construction trade, such as mechanical, electrical, plumbing, or carpentry, above the level of laborer.

2. 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.

NOTICE: Please do not attach your academic transcripts to your employment application. The hiring department will verify candidates’ education as part of the background screening process prior to extending any job offers.

• 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.
• Ability to interpret and apply 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 assess and gauge code compliance, determine habitability, and eliminate fire and safety hazards.
• Ability to learn and use job-related software applications and databases, 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

• Verbal communication and presentation skills to clearly explain technical information to customers. 
• Ability to build effective working relationships with individuals within and outside the organization, including elected officials, representatives of City departments, property owners, tenants, and community groups.
• Customer service skills, tact, and diplomacy to serve customers from all cultural, educational, and socioeconomic backgrounds professionally and appropriately.
• Ability to be fair, persuasive, empathetic, and calm when working with people who may be upset.
• Ability to work cooperatively and fairly with others whose backgrounds may differ from one’s own.
• Written communication skills to create orders accurately and compose well-crafted correspondence and documentation.

CRITICAL THINKING AND PROFESSIONALISM

• Attention to detail and organizational skills to maintain accurate inspection records.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to make independent decisions and exercise sound judgment. 
• Planning skills to be able to accomplish work under deadline; flexibility to adjust priorities as needed.
• Ability to be flexible, open to change, and calm under pressure.
• Ability to work efficiently and independently.
• Ability to maintain situational awareness and perform work in a safe manner when working in the field. 
• Commitment to improving neighborhood conditions throughout the City of Milwaukee.
• Honesty, integrity, and careful and responsible usage of organizational resources.

The current salary range (PAY RANGE 7AN) is $51,816-$60,173 annually, and the current resident incentive salary range for City of Milwaukee residents is $53,371-$61,978 annually. Appointment above the minimum is possible based upon level of experience and other qualifications and is subject to approval.  

BENEFITS

The City of Milwaukee provides a comprehensive benefit program that includes the following:

• Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Health and Dental Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Comprehensive Wellness Program
• Onsite Clinic Services
• Onsite Employee Assistance Program
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Group Life Insurance
• Tuition Benefits
• Paid Vacation
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave and other paid leaves
• Flexible Spending Arrangement
• Commuter Value Pass

For full details of the benefits offered by the City of Milwaukee, please visit https://city.milwaukee.gov/der/benefits.

THE SELECTION PROCESS will be job related and will consist of one or more of the following: an evaluation of education, experience and/or responses to supplemental questions; a written or performance test, a structured interview, or other assessment methods. The Department of Employee Relations reserves the right to call only the most qualified candidates to structured interviews and performance examinations. Structured interviews may include written exercises. Selection process component weights will be determined by further analysis of the job.

INITIAL FILING DATE – The selection process will be held as soon as practical after the deadline listed above. 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 selection process components. Unless otherwise required by law, the City of Milwaukee will not provide alternative selection process dates or times. 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.