Housing Inspector - City of McKinney TX : Job Details

Salary : $44,801.88 - $64,964.24 Annually Location : TX 75069, TX Job Type: Full Time Job Number: 232400243 Department: Housing & Community Development Opening Date: 09/25/2024 Closing Date: Continuous SummaryWORKING FOR THE CITY OF MCKINNEY Working for the City of McKinney is more than just a job; it's a chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others. Proudly recognized on the Top Workplaces USA list by USA TODAY, our team is dedicated to making McKinney one of the best places to work, live, and raise a family. Join us and start making a difference today. OUR CORE VALUES City of McKinney employees work hard and at a very fast pace. However, we also look after and support one another. All of us are guided by four employee-generated values - Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (RISE). We are also supported by servant-based leaders who foster and support a healthy, family-oriented culture. All new employees are expected to embrace and live by our core values and commit to helping us sustain our exceptional work environment as a high performance organization (HPO). SUMMARY OF POSITION Under general supervision of the Affordable Housing Administrator, this position is responsible for assessing the housing condition and extent of rehabilitation needed; preparing accurate work specifications and cost estimates; overseeing quality of contractors' work, while interfacing with contractor and homeowner; ensuring compliance with building codes and compliance with HUD Housing Quality Standards; inspecting work product and approving contractor requests for payment of completed work. This position may perform other related functions as assigned. Essential Functions/Knowledge, Skills, & AbilitiesGENERAL EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES In order for us to continue to achieve our primary function of making McKinney a better place to live, work, and raise a family, we hold these expectations for all employees.

• Learn and demonstrate an understanding of how team, department, and City goals are interconnected.
• Contribute to a positive work culture.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Ability to assess his/her work performance or the work performance of the team.
• Contribute to the development of others and/or the working unit or overall organization.
• Ability and willingness to work as part of a team, to demonstrate team skills, and to perform a fair share of team responsibilities.
• Ability to continuously learn and develop through a mix of internal and external training opportunities, and if applicable, encourage subordinates to do the same.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs inspections on residential properties to determine needed repairs to address health and safety issues. Prepares accurate work specifications and cost estimates for repair of items found in the course of inspection based on program standards.
• Prepares lead-based paint risk assessments and determines the proper course of action to remediate lead-based paint. Operates XRF machine to perform lead inspections and conducts lead clearance tests, as needed.
• Oversees the bid process, including walk-through at job site; explains and interprets bid items and program requirements ensuring compliance with Federal procurement requirements. Performs daily inspections of work in progress to ensure compliance with housing codes, building codes, and federal rehabilitation requirements. Approves payments to contractors based on inspections.
• Conducts final inspections when jobs are completed. Acts as a mediator between contractor and homeowner when necessary. Makes the final determination that job is complete, determines amount of penalty or incentive pay to apply to contractor if needed.
• Oversees contractor compliance with Davis Bacon and Section 3, where applicable.
• Develops technical aspect of Housing Rehabilitation policies and procedures.
• Assists in the evaluation of contractor performance to meet HUD regulatory requirements and City Rehabilitation program standards.
• Works with the City's building inspections and code enforcement departments in resolving project compliance issues with city codes and regulations.
• Conducts periodic reviews of Housing Rehabilitation project files, working with support staff and the Affordable Housing Administrator to ensure all necessary documentation is maintained to meet HUD requirements.
• Implements emergency repair program, inspecting to verify need and authorizing immediate repairs to client homes, which have an urgent health or safety deficiency.
• Recruits new contractors for participation in the rehabilitation program.
• Answers telephone, does reporting and work specifications and coordinates meetings.
• Complies with all written City policies and procedures.
• Adheres to assigned work schedule as outlined in City and department attendance policies and procedures.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other duties as assigned or directed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND BEHAVIORS

• Ability to embrace and embody the City's core values of Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (R.I.S.E.).
• Ability to communicate effectively with peers, supervisors, subordinates and/or contractors, and people to whom service is provided.
• Ability to produce desired work outcomes, including quality, quantity, and timeliness.
• Ability to plan and organize work, time, and resources, and if applicable, that of subordinates.
• Requires strong interpersonal, communications, and project management skills.
• Requires the ability to evaluate, audit, deduce, and/or assess data and/or information using established criteria. Includes exercise of discretion in determining actual or probable consequences and in referencing such evaluation to identify and select alternatives.
• Requires the ability to operate, maneuver, and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.
• Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division and calculate decimals and percentages. Ability to utilize fractions, interpret graphs, and perform mathematical operations involving basic algebraic principles and formulas.
• Requires the ability to apply principles of rational systems, interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form. Must have the ability to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standard to meet variations in assigned objectives.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment of facts, decisiveness, and creativity in situations involving a variety of generally pre-determined duties, which are often characterized by frequent change.
• Ability to work in a team environment; contribute as a team member and treat co-workers, subordinates, and customers with respect.
• Build professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Offer flexibility and adaptability, especially during times of change.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to perform home inspections and planning for preventative maintenance, repairs, alterations, or rehabilitations. Including detailed materials and costs estimates for budget planning and policy decisions; prepare detailed scope of work and plan for contract work within the funding limitations, as required.

Required QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Any work related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the below Minimum Qualifications may be an acceptable substitute. Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Construction Science, Architecture, Structural Engineering, or a related field preferred, supplemented by three (3) years' experience in residential construction or remodeling is required. Lead Base Paint Risk Assessor Certification or ability to obtain within first six (6) months is required. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Must pass a drug screen and background check.
• Must have Class C Texas Driver's License.

Physical Demands/SupplementalPHYSICAL DEMANDS Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer, and to work in the field inspecting housing units (e.g., climb stairs and ladders, and inspect attics and tight crawl spaces), to operate a motor vehicle, and tools and equipment, and to visit various City sites; vision to inspect assigned facilities, to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone. The job involves fieldwork requiring frequent walking conducting inspections to identify problems or hazards. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator, to operate standard office equipment, to turn faucets on and off, manipulate doorknobs, conducts tests and to operate tools and equipment. Positions in this classification bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information, obtain samples, and set up construction and non-construction equipment. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 50 pounds. WORK ENVIRONMENT Tasks will be performed in the office and in the field with exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, temperature, and noise extremes. The successful candidate must have the ability to remain calm while interacting with staff and/or public and private representatives and contractors in interpreting and applying City and departmental policies and procedures. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed as of the date of preparation and approval. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and all requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. The City of McKinney is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) committed to an alcohol / drug free workplace and to providing equal opportunities regardless of age, race, color, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. The City offers a full complement of benefits: Health Insurance

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Medical and Childcare Account (FSA)
• Mental Health Care and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• City-paid and Voluntary Life Insurance
• City-paid and Voluntary Long Term Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance through Aflac

Additional Benefits

• Legal Services through Legal Shield
• Tuition Reimbursement (up to $10,000 per year)
• Wellness Program (earn up to $600 per year)

Retirement

• Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS)
  • Mandatory 7% employee contribution
  • City match 2:1
  • 5 year vesting
  • Retire after 20 years of service, or age 60 with 5 years of service
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plans

Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Paid Vacation (80 hours per year for new hires; tiered increases after 2 yrs)
• Sick Leave (135 hours per year for yourself and immediate family)
• Paid Parental Leave (80 hours for birth, adoption, or placement of a child in foser care)
• Ten Paid Holidays
• Personal Day
• Optional compensatory time for hourly employees
• Compensatory time for salaried employees

For more detailed information, please see the City of McKinney's 01 How long have you had your Lead Risk Assessment Certification? Is it current? 02 How many years of residential construction experience do you have? 03 Are you familiar with the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program or the HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) funded through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)? 04 Please describe your experience with developing work specifications and project cost estimates? 05 How many single family home repair/major rehabilitation projects have you overseen in the last 12 months? Required Question