Home Inspector
Home Inspector
Salary
$61,687.77 - $76,750.25 Annually
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
24HED842MV037
Closing Date
6/24/2024 11:59 PM Central
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.
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:
o 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.
o 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:
o Completing home inspections.
o Completing lead-based paint assessments.
o With radon measurement testing.
o Performing home energy audits.
o With residential construction.
o Knowledge of:
o Housing and building codes.
o Building science.
o Microsoft Office Suites, such as Excel and Access.
o Ability to:
o Demonstrate strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
o Work independently and in a team environment.
o Climb and stand on ladders for prolonged periods of time to perform maintenance on building systems or equipment, with or without reasonable accommodation.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Majestanina Vang