HOUSING COMPLIANCE OFFICER 1

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 Housing Compliance Officer 1 with the City of Milwaukee Health Department provides a high level of specialized inspections and investigative service relating to intensive enforcement of lead abatement.

Inspection and Enforcement

·       Proactively evaluate inspection problem landlords to identify and address properties with noncompliant lead hazards in conjunction with community groups, nonprofit organizations, neighborhood groups, and other interested parties.

·       Conduct escalated enforcement and process serving for citations, special administration warrants, and written orders for both municipal and circuit court.

·       Meet with property owners or operators whose properties are not in compliance with the code to determine appropriate means of gaining compliance with property preservation meetings.

·       Conduct lead hazard inspections in conjunction with the Office of the City Attorney, Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office, US Department of Justice (DOJ), US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection (DATCP), and Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS).

·       Assist with special programs such as targeted enforcement, lis pendens, tenant retaliation, and lead disclosure rules.

·       Meet with community groups, other City departments, and other enforcement agencies to discuss enforcement problems and strategies including condemnation and placarding.

·       Refer building code violations to the Department of Neighborhood Services (DNS).

Reporting, Administrative, and Training

·       Prepare reports and correspondence relating to enforcement activities and appeal hearings to assist Home Environmental Health (HEH) inspection staff.

·       Conduct research relating to property ownership and persons with financial interest in properties to improve enforcement activities.

·       Stay apprised of City, State and national codes and changes that may be adopted.

·       Assist with training and mentoring MHD staff.

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 Housing Compliance Officer 1 must be willing and able to do the following:

• Carry an MHD cell phone during work hours.
• Travel outside the City of Milwaukee, occasionally overnight, for training purposes or for participation in meetings representing the City.
• Respond to emergency or broad impact events.
• Perform light physical work, including the ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally to lift and move objects, walk, stand, climb stairs, crouch, reach, and perform repetitive motions.
• Withstand outdoor environmental conditions, including wide-ranging temperature variations.

1.    Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, environmental science, or another related science degree from an accredited college or university.

2.    One year of experience in lead inspection and abatement.

3.    One of the following State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) certifications at time of appointment and both within six months of appointment and throughout employment:

o Lead Risk Assessor

o Lead Supervisor

4.    State of Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) UDC (Uniform Dwelling Code) Construction Inspector OR International Code Council (ICC) Commercial Building Inspector certification within one year of appointment and throughout employment.

5.    Valid driver's license at time of application, throughout the selection process, and throughout employment. Availability of a properly insured automobile for use on the job at time of appointment and throughout employment. (Private Auto Allowance May Be Paid Pursuant to Section 350-183 of The Milwaukee Code.)

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may also be considered. However, there is no substitution for the certifications as described above.

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.

·       State of Wisconsin DSPS UDC Electrical and UDC Plumbing certifications.

·       Ability to provide interpretation in Spanish, Hmong, or another language.

TECHNICAL

·       Knowledge of accepted practices in housing maintenance, construction, remodeling, renovation, and related trades.

·       Knowledge of lead inspection and abatement best practices.

·       Ability to read and interpret written materials, including laws, statutes, regulations, and ordinances.

·       Knowledge of the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances (MCO) and Wisconsin DHS ordinances.

·       Ability to credibly represent findings in municipal, circuit, and federal court.

·       Skill in using standard computer programs such as database, word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation applications.

·       Safety knowledge and situational awareness.

COMMUNICATION AND INTERPERSONAL

·       Customer service skills, tact, and diplomacy to serve customers from all backgrounds professionally.

·       Interpersonal skills to build and maintain effective relationships with staff, elected officials, representatives of City departments, partners from other agencies, property owners, tenants, contractors, and the public.

·       Written communication skills, including the ability to prepare well-crafted, error-free written reports.

·       Verbal communication skills to share information clearly.

·       Ability to make effective presentations before various audiences.

·       Conflict management, de-escalation, and persuasion skills.

·       Ability to work cooperatively, effectively, and fairly with coworkers and residents whose backgrounds may differ from one’s own.

CRITICAL THINKING, PLANNING, AND JUDGMENT

·       Ability to think critically and analytically to solve complex problems.

·       Ability to use sound judgment.

·       Planning and organizing skills; ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously and meet deadlines.

·       Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure and tight time constraints.

·       Ability to exhibit exemplary professionalism.

·       Ability to represent the department honestly and ethically.

·       Ability to identify, use, and secure confidential material.

·       Ability to work well independently.

The current salary range (Pay Range 7HN) is $74,365-$92,290 annually, and the resident incentive salary range for City of Milwaukee residents is $76,596-$95,058 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 Retirements 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 and further information may be accessed by visiting www.jobapscloud.com/MIL.

·       Applications and transcripts should be submitted no later than the deadline listed above.

·       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 in City Hall, 200 E Wells St, Room 706, Milwaukee, WI 53202.

EEO Code = 207

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