Job Description
Salary Information Compensation plans are based on a multi-step progression system.The pay range reflects the entry level and maximum salary potential in the assigned pay grade. A starting salary may be negotiated and will be commensurate with education, training and experience in alignment with pay administration policies and Montgomery Personnel Board Rules & Regulations Nature of Work The fundamental reason this classification exists is inspect residential and commercial structures and lots for compliance with, International Property Maintenance Code, ordinances and related regulations and requirements.Employees in this class perform specialized work functions associated with enforcing International Property Maintenance Codes and City of Montgomery codes and ordinances pertaining to deteriorated, dilapidated, and unsanitary conditions, the accumulation of litter, junk, trash, stagnant water and abandoned vehicles on residential lots hazardous to the public's health and safety.Although employees receive assistance on new or difficult inspections, most field work is performed independently and requires technical discretion and judgment in inspecting a variety of projects.The work responsibilities include performing interior/exterior inspections; inspecting properties such as lots and other parcels of land within the City limits for compliance with City codes, ordinances, and council resolutions; coordinating abatement of weeds and nuisance on vacant lots and other premises; accepting additional assignments and performs additional duties as required.The work is subject to periodic inspection and review by the Chief Property Maintenance Inspector.Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma or G.E.D.Five (5) years' experience in the construction, renovation, maintenance, or inspection of residential or commercial buildings including one (1) year of experience in a leadership capacity.NOTE:Qualifying education, training and experience that provide the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job will be considered.Special Requirements Must be willing to work outdoors in all type of weather and be exposed to insect, rodents, unfriendly pets and poisonous vegetation.Must obtain ICC Property Maintenance Inspector certification within one (1) year of employment with the City of Montgomery Inspections Department.Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license as needed to operate city vehicles.Kind of Examination Applications are being accepted to fill two (2) vacancies and any other vacancies that may occur during the life of the register.The current vacancy is with the City of Montgomery Inspections Department.Applicants will be screened and qualified based upon education and experience as shown on the application and supplemental questionnaire.For this reason, applicants are urged to fill in the application and supplemental questionnaire form completely providing detailed information concerning the kinds of jobs they have held, the dates they held them, where and exactly what their duties were.If more than five qualified applications are received, a selection procedure will be administered to rank applicants on the register.Tied scores will not be broken.If there are five or less qualified applicants, they will be considered equally qualified and placed on the register in alphabetical order.Complete an online application by visiting Montgomery Personnel Board's Online Employment Center.Paper applications are no longer accepted.Completed applications will be accepted online until 11:59 p.m.on the closing date.If there is no closing date, the announcement may be closed at any time without prior notice.Additional Information Benefits:Employees are offered a competitive benefits package, which includes health, dental, and life insurance; paid annual and sick leave; paid holidays; and participation in the Retirement Systems of Alabama (RSA) retirement program.DRUG TEST:Employment may be conditional upon the potential employee passing a pre-employment drug test.(The drug test may require the submission of a sample of hair, finger nails, and/or urine that will verify illegal drug use).BACKGROUND CHECK:Employment may be conditional upon the potential employee passing a background check.(Candidates will be asked to provide consent prior to the administration of background checks.).