Healthy Homes Inspections Coordinator - Supervisor

The position leads a team of inspectors and coordinates the lead-paint inspections with other departments in the City. Itisresponsibleforusingdataandanalysistoidentifyareaswherethereisaprobabilityofhighleadconcentrations in rental housing and to coordinate inspections in these high-priority geographic locations. Using a data-driven approach,thepositionwillbridgethegapsbetweentheCity'spropertymaintenancecodeandhealthyhomes codes that impact the health of residents. In addition, the role will work to increase capacity within the Housing and Fire Inspections Division and to build stronger relationships between health and licensing inspections.

Work Location

This position may be eligible for flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work with some days working remotely and some days working in the office.

The City of Minneapolis does not sponsor applicants for work visas.

• Develop performance metrics and outcomes, standard operating procedures, and other elements contributing to a successful program.
• Direct Supervision of 2 Healthy Home Inspectors including training, review of work product, field assignments, and performance review.

• Work as a collaborative liaison between the Regulatory Services Inspections Division and the Minneapolis Division of Sustainability, Healthy Homes & Environment.
• Develop a collaborative "health and building maintenance" program between Minneapolis Health and Regulatory Services. Work with managers from departments to build the response and recommend program improvements.
• Perform complex research and data analysis to identify properties of most significant concern as a basis for coordinating joint rental and health department inspections.
• Respond to complaints and inspect assigned buildings or district assignment areas for compliance with the Housing Maintenance Code and related ordinances.
• Perform lead inspections/risk assessments following all state and federal guidelines and City documented methodologies, including regulatory inspections for secondary and primary lead poisoning prevention.
• Perform lead clearance inspections and continued case management to ensure renovation work is completed and complies with local, State, and Federal guidelines.
• Educate, train, and advise property owners and tenants on code requirements to ensure properties can achieve a "lead safe" status.
• Assist Inspections staff in Health and Regulatory Services as needed.
• Investigate housing maintenance code issues by gathering information ,researching technical data, and composing reports of findings.
• Issue corrective orders to remediate ordinance deficiencies. Re-inspect properties on which orders have been issued and work with owners, neighborhood groups, and the City Council in an advisory capacity to remedy violations and bring buildings into compliance.
• Issue administrative citations and compile information for formal complaints, appeals, council hearings, and court.
• Use quantitative data to make recommendations for issuance, suspension, revocation, or denial of rental dwelling licenses and recommend conditions on rental licenses.
• Use quantitative data collected at inspections to prepare documents for referral to a Tenant Remedies Action or Emergency Tenant Remedies Action.
• Prepare and make presentations to the City council and committees on program objectives and outcomes.
• Provide interpretation of code, internal policies, and ordinance requirements for Inspectors, property owners, elected officials, and the public to clarify the purpose and intent of the requirements to secure compliance.
• Develop training plans for Inspectors' professional development, including classroom training, field guides, and ride-a-longs.
• Facilitate inter-departmental dialog between Regulatory Services and Health to enhance the roles of each team in their response to Minneapolis residents as it relates to environmental hazards.
• Initiate and organize collaboration and cross-training opportunities between Housing Inspectors, Fire Inspectors, and Health Inspectors.
• Mentor Housing and Health inspectors in housing maintenance and health-related code requirements through ride-a-longs, site visits, and team development.
• Assist the Housing Management Team in identifying concerns with either the Housing Maintenance Code or policies and procedures related to code enforcement to improve effectiveness.
• Represent the City of Minneapolis at community meetings with neighborhood organizations, NGOs, and other stakeholders and participate in community engagement projects as necessary, including presenting housing- themed public education programs.
• Coordinate partnership activities with external stakeholders to help build the departments and programs.
• Coordinate partnership activities with other City departments to assist in assessing services for owners and tenants of rental properties.
• Act as a liaison between inspection teams, council members, and the media, presenting information about housing activities and programs.

Working Conditions

Field and Office Environment.

MINIMUM EDUCATION:

Bachelor's degree in public health, environmental health, housing inspection technology or similar fields.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

Minimum 3 years' experience of code enforcement in one of the following fields: housing maintenance, fire code, building code, health code experience.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

1. Minnesota Lead Risk Assessor
2. ICC Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector

A cover letter is preferred and resume is required. You may attach a cover letter and must attach an updated resume to your application or it will be considered as an incomplete application.

Selection Process

The selection process will consist of one or more of the following steps: a rating of relevant education and experience (100%). It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will be used to determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions. Only those candidates who attain a passing score (70%) on each step in the selection process will be placed on the eligible list. The City of Minneapolis Human Resources Department reserves the right to limit the number in any phase of the selection process.

Background Check

The City has determined that a criminal background check and/or qualifications check may be necessary for certain positions with this job title. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the City to obtain their criminal history and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.

Drug and Alcohol Testing

All job applicants must pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be required to sign a notification and consent form prior to undergoing drug and alcohol testing. Applicants who do not consent to undergo drug and alcohol testing will not be required to do so and the City will withdraw the conditional job offer, resulting in the job applicant no longer being considered for the position.

Union Representation

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement between the City of Minneapolis and the [Minneapolis City Supervisors Association (CSU)] . For more information on the terms and conditions of this agreement please visit: https://www.minneapolismn.gov/government/departments/hr/labor-agreements/supervisors-association/

Eligible List Statement

The names of applicants who meet minimum qualification and who pass the screening process shall be placed on the eligible list for employment consideration. This list will be certified to the hiring manager who may use the list to fill a vacancy of the same job title. This eligible list will expire one month after it has been established.

Interview Selection

The hiring authority reserves the right to determine the maximum number of candidates to interview from the established eligible list. If the hiring authority decides to interview other than by exam score order, they may select additional people to interview based on a candidate's education or experience related to the field, work history, or skills uniquely related to the operational needs of the position.

• Completion of education and examination program to become certified as a ICC Property Maintenance & Housing Inspector.
• Knowledge of and the ability to interpret applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations relevant to the specific work area
• Ability to interpret construction work specifications.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of techniques and procedures essential to conducting various environmental health and safety inspections, investigations, and enforcement activities.
• Strong ability to understand and navigate the ELMS system and pull qualitative data from ELMS.
• Ability to interpret and explain code requirements clearly in technical and non-technical language.
• Ability to communicate complex issues with a wide range of people.
• Ability to build relationships with people of competing interests.
• Knowledge of current research about lead-based paint and housing health and safety
• Ability to compose written legal orders and document inspection processes and enforce code requirements.
• Ability to develop program operating procedures and processes.

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