Code Compliance Inspector

POSITION: CODE COMPLIANCE INSPECTOR (3 Positions)

LOCATION: MUNICIPALITY OF NORRISTOWN

HOURLY WAGE: $24.5048 -With ICC Property Maintenance & Housing Inspector Certification

If hired without certification, certification must be obtained

within 6 months of hire. Salary will be phased in over one

year: 2/3 of base rate at hire, 100% after six months provided

the certification obtained. $2500 SIGNING BONUS with certification.

HOURS: MONDAY TO FRIDAY (8:30am -4:30pm, nights and weekends on an as needed basis)

EMPLOYMENT: FULL TIME - AFSCME

APPLY TO: HUMAN RESOURCES - HR@norristown.org

235 East Airy Street, Norristown, PA 19401

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Valid Pennsylvania Driver's License.

High school diploma or equivalent required; ICC Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector certification required within six (6) months of employment. Ability to understand and carry out written and/or oral instructions. Ability to work with the public efficiently, properly and pleasantly under all circumstances. Must be able to work with residents/homeowners; interpreting pertinent sections of codes firmly, tactfully and impartially.

GENERAL DEFINITION: This position involves enforcing Municipal codes and ordinances by performing rental inspections, property transfer inspections, complaint inspections and issuing notices, tickets, and citations for non-compliance.

The employee makes periodic investigations of buildings and property in the Municipality, enforcing the requirements of the Municipal Building Safety, Property Maintenance, & Housing Code and investigates, upon request of Municipal officials and the public, any complaint related to Municipal Codes. It involves both clerical work and field inspections. Field inspections of housing & environmental health, building, fire, electrical and other code, and ordinance enforcement as defined in the applicable Municipal Ordinances. Other duties include performing any work, assignments, projects, and tasks as assigned by the Department Head to meet the Departments mission, vision, and goals to increase the health, safety, and welfare in Norristown.

EOE/ADA

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Municipality of Norristown will make reasonable accommodations during any and all phases of the selection process for individuals with a disability.