Rental Housing Inspector

Public Agency Resources (PARS), a subsidiary of Willdan Group Inc., is seeking a part-time Rental Housing Inspector. The Rental Housing Inspector will work with property owners, managers, tenants, city staff, and community partners to promote safe, sanitary, and code-compliant rental housing. This position manages assigned licensing activities, conducts inspections, investigates complaints, documents violations, provides compliance guidance, and supports enforcement activities in coordination with city staff. **Essential Duties and Responsibilities** - Assist with rental license applications and renewals and maintain accurate records of licensed rental properties. - Track inspection schedules, corrective-action requirements, compliance deadlines, and outstanding enforcement matters. - Inspect residential properties, accessory and non-dwelling structures, premises, and vacant land for compliance with applicable housing, property maintenance, building, fire, zoning, health, sanitation, and safety requirements. - Schedule and conduct routine, complaint-based, follow-up, and property condition inspections. - Conduct housing condition surveys to evaluate the general condition of buildings, structures, and premises. - Clearly explain inspection findings, applicable requirements, necessary corrective actions, and compliance deadlines to property owners, managers, tenants, contractors, and other responsible parties. - Prepare and issue inspection reports, notices of violation, correction orders, and other documents as authorized by the city. - Monitor corrective work and conduct follow-up inspections to verify compliance. - Investigate and respond to complaints and service requests from residents, property owners, tenants, neighborhood organizations, and other stakeholders. - Apply applicable statutes, codes, ordinances, regulations, and adopted policies fairly, consistently, and impartially while coordinating enforcement actions with city staff. - Coordinate with city staff and departments, law enforcement, fire officials, public health agencies, social service providers, and other organizations when necessary to address violations or health and safety concerns. - Collect, organize, preserve, and document photographs, statements, records, and other evidence necessary to support enforcement actions. - Prepare case documentation for administrative hearings, the city attorney, or court proceedings and provide testimony when required. - Maintain complete and accurate inspection records, case notes, photographs, correspondence, notices, and daily activity logs. - Prepare periodic, quarterly, and annual reports addressing licensed units, inspections, re-inspections, violations, compliance rates, outstanding enforcement actions, and program recommendations. - Interpret and explain applicable statutes, codes, and ordinances governing residential properties to owners, managers, tenants, contractors, and members of the public. - Serve as a primary point of contact for landlords, property managers, and tenants regarding rental inspections and licensing requirements and respond to inquiries promptly and professionally. - Research zoning, permit, inspection, ownership, and building history using city records and other available resources. - Use computers, mobile devices, inspection software, databases, and other technology to document inspections and manage cases. - Perform other related duties as assigned. **Job Requirements / Qualifications** - Completion of a recognized certification or training program in code enforcement, housing inspection, property management, building inspection, or property rehabilitation; or at least one year of field experience inspecting residential structures and properties. - An equivalent combination of related education, training, and experience totaling at least one year may be considered. - Must possess and maintain a valid Minnesota driver’s license. - International Code Council Property Maintenance and Housin…