Principal Housing Inspector

Overview

This is a provisional appointment. 

 

Responsibilities

• Assists the housing management team in the daily supervision of housing inspectors.
• Assists in the implementation of the State Sanitary Code and City Ordinances.
• Assists and coordinates daily work for Housing Inspectors.
• Schedules and conducts audit inspections and conducts chronic offender hearings.
• Conducts staff training.
• Supports field personnel in the implementation of housing codes and city ordinances.
• Assists in conducting educational seminars for the general public.
• Reviews job performance of field personnel.
• Performs related work as required. 

Minimum Entrance Qualifications

• At least three (3) years of experience in inspectional housing procedures or a closely related field is required.
• A degree in social work, public administration, or a related field is highly preferred.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a City of Boston Constable's License.
• Considerable knowledge of Articles 1, 2, and 11, title 5 of State Sanitary Code.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job.
• Must have and maintain a current Massachusetts driver's license, and access to a vehicle is required.
• A multi-lingual candidate is preferred but not required.
• CORI check required.
• Applicants meeting the minimum entrance qualifications will be considered for this position.

BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED

 

Terms:

Union/Salary Plan/Grade: OPEIU/RH-18A

Hours per week: 35