Home Inspector

Description

The Hennepin County Housing and Economic Development department is seeking candidates for a Home Inspector position in the Housing Development and Finance division to assist with implementation of residential home improvement grants.

Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position may be eligible for a $500 referral bonus. For more information visit employee referral program.

Location and hours:

This position will be performed onsite both at 701 4th Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55415 and other locations throughout the county complete inspections. Work hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.

• 4:30 p.m. with some flexibility and may extend to 6 p.m. on some days.

About the position type:

This position is a full-time, benefit earning position.

This position is internally classified as a Planning Analyst.

Click here to view the job classification specification.

In this position, you will:

• Perform lead-based paint inspections/risk assessments and clearance inspections in residential dwelling units.

• Prepare lead-based paint inspection/risk assessment and clearance reports.

• Perform Continuous Radon Monitor testing.

• Prepare Radon Test results reports.

• Monitor and maintain all inspection related supplies and equipment for the division.

Need to have:

• One of the following:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in urban/city planning, housing, business administration, public administration; research methods, statistics; behavioral/social science; public health; computer science/MIS or management science; or a field appropriate to the area of specialization.

• Bachelor's degree or higher in any field and a minimum of two courses in research methods, analysis, statistics, project management, planning, or evaluation and one year or more of relevant planning analyst experience (e.g., analysis, evaluation, and/or project management).

A valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a Hennepin County driver's permit.Nice to have:

• A Minnesota Department of Health Lead Risk Assessor License.

• A Minnesota Department of Health Lead Abatement Supervisor License.

• A Minnesota Department of Health Radon Measurement Professional License.

• Experience:

• Completing home inspections.

• Completing lead-based paint assessments.

• With radon measurement testing.

• Performing home energy audits.

• With residential construction.

Knowledge of:

• Housing and building codes.

• Building science.

• Microsoft Office Suites, such as Excel and Access.

Ability to:

• Demonstrate strong analytical and critical thinking skills.

• Work independently and in a team environment.

• Climb and stand on ladders for prolonged periods of time to perform maintenance on building systems or equipment, with or without reasonable accommodation.

About the department:

Hennepin County Housing and Economic Development works to build and strengthen communities by developing quality, affordable housing and creating healthy built environments that provide transportation choices and community connections, attract investment and create jobs.

About Hennepin County:

Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align to one or more of our overarching goals -- that Hennepin County residents are healthy, protected and safe, self-reliant, assured due process, and mobile.

Our employees receive a combination of generous benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at bridge.hennepin.us/eligibility (select Guest).

Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the reduction of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.

Your future. Made here.

This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies.

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Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. Final candidates will be required to complete a background check.

If you have any questions, please contact:

Majestanina Vang

Majestanina.Vang@Hennepin.us

Why work here?

Hennepin County embraces the Total Rewards philosophy. We want our employees to succeed - not only at work but as they move through life and its milestones. We offer advantages and opportunities others can't - including:

• Meaningful work

• Public service

• Competitive pay

• Work-life balance

• Generous benefits

• Opportunities to grow

• Commitment to your success

By working in public service, we are a part of something larger than ourselves. Together, we support those in need. We help people access information and services. We empower vibrant and diverse communities. We serve residents.

Employee Benefits Summary

Visit our benefits page to learn more: bridge.hennepin.us/eligibility.

If you are a current Hennepin County employee please be aware that any change in job classification may affect your current benefits (such as a conversion from Vacation/Sick Leave to Paid Time Off and/or enrollment in a Health Care Saving Plan.) Information about the impact of job changes on benefits can be found here.

01

This position will be performed onsite both at 701 4th Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55415 and other locations throughout the county complete inspections. Work hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.

• 4:30 p.m. with some flexibility and may extend to 6 p.m. on some days.

A valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a Hennepin County driver's permit. Click here to read about the County Permit Program.

Are you able and willing to meet these requirements?

• Yes

• No

02

In which of the following areas have you earned a bachelor's degree or higher? Check all that apply.

• Behavioral/social science

• Business/Business administration

• Computer science/management information systems (MIS)

• Housing studies

• Public administration

• Public affairs/public policy

• Research methods

• Statistics

• Urban/city planning

• Another field appropriate to the area of specialization

• I have a non-related degree and I have completed two or more courses in research methods, analysis, statistics, project management, planning, and/or evaluation

• None of the above

03

For each of your completed degrees, state the level (bachelor's, master's, etc.) and the academic major. If you do not have a degree to report, type "None" in the space provided.

04

In which of the following subjects have you completed at least two courses? Check all that apply.

• Analysis

• Evaluation

• Project management

• Research methods

• Statistics

• None of the above

05

List the courses you have completed in the subject(s) you selected above. If you have not completed any relevant courses, type "None" in the space provided.

06

Do you have one or more years of full-time equivalent relevant planning analyst experience?

• Yes

• No

07

Describe your relevant planning analyst experience. Include your experience managing and prioritizing multiple complex projects, referencing jobs listed on your resume/application. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.

08

Which of the following license(s) do you have? Check all that apply.

• A Minnesota Department of Health Lead Risk Assessor License

• A Minnesota Department of Health Lead Abatement Supervisor License

• A Minnesota Department of Health Radon Measurement Professional License

• None of the above

09

How many full-time equivalent years of experience do you have completing home inspections?

• I do not have this experience

• Less than 1 year

• 1 year or more, but less than 2 years

• 2 years or more, but less than 3 years

• 3 years or more

10

Describe your experience completing home inspections, referencing jobs in your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.

11

How many full-time equivalent years of experience do you have completing lead-based paint assessments?

• I do not have this experience

• Less than 1 year

• 1 year or more, but less than 2 years

• 2 years or more, but less than 3 years

• 3 years or more

12

Describe your experience with completing lead-based paint assessments, referencing jobs in your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.

13

How many full-time equivalent years of experience do you have with radon measurement testing?

• I do not have this experience

• Less than 1 year

• 1 year or more, but less than 2 years

• 2 years or more, but less than 3 years

• 3 years or more

14

Describe your experience with radon measurement testing, referencing jobs in your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.

15

Do you have experience performing home energy audits?

• Yes

• No

16

Describe your experience monitoring performing home energy audits, referencing jobs listed in your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.

17

Please choose the one recruitment source that best describes how you first learned about this job opening. Please review all possible choices before making your selection. Your response to this question helps us evaluate the effectiveness of our recruitment methods.

• College or university (job board, career services, or instructor)

• Community or nonprofit organization (counselor, job board, etc.)

• Employee or recruiter of Hennepin County

• Friend or family member that is not a Hennepin County employee

• Hennepin County job notification emails

• Indeed.com

• Job fair or networking event

• LinkedIn

• Print advertisement (flyer, postcard, billboard, transit ad, etc.)

• Professional association (job board or email)

• Social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.)

• www.hennepin.jobs or www.governmentjobs.com

• Other

18

For the recruitment source selected above, please provide the specific name of the person, website, or media source.

Required Question

Agency Hennepin County

Address Hennepin County Government Center

300 South Sixth Street

Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55487

Phone 612-348-7855

Website https://www.hennepin.us/jobs