Code Enforcement Inspector Department: Health Employment Status:

Non-Exempt, UFCW Administration, Full-Time (35 Hours/Week) Salary: Grade

A08, Step 01 - \$24.79 - \$32.76/Hour Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9:00

AM - 5:00 PM Certifications/Licenses Required: Massachusetts Class D

Driver\'s License SUMMARY The City of Chicopee\'s Health Department is

hiring a Code Enforcement Inspector who will be responsible for

inspecting housing and dwelling units to promote and enforce conformity

with laws, ordinances, and regulations promulgating minimum standards of

fitness of use for human habitation. Apply (HOS) Housing Quality

Standards as per (MRVP) Massachusetts Rental Voucher Program. Although

supervisory advice and assistance is available with new or unusual

problems, work is ordinarily performed independently in the field, and

decisions made require considerable technical judgment and discretion,

with review through reports and conferences. No supervision is exercised

over other employees. ESSENTIAL DUTIES INCLUDE: Makes regular and

special inspections of residential buildings and premises for adequacy,

sanitation, safety. Makes regular and special inspections of residential

buildings and premises for installation and maintenance of structural

elements, for adequacy, sanitation, and safety of sewage disposal,

exits, insect and rodent control, and garbage and rubbish storage and

disposal. Inspects old and potentially dangerous structures, which may

be subject to condemnation. Investigates complaints and obtains evidence

of violations of minimum housing standards, including curtailment of

services, or other dangerous or unsanitary housing conditions. Issues

verbal and written orders for the correction of violations. Re-inspects

and follows up to ensure compliance. May obtain show-cause orders and

assist in the prosecution of persistent violators. Cooperates with

federal, state and municipal inspectors in joint investigations and

inspections of related fields. Interprets findings, responsibilities and

regulatory provisions to landlords and tenants. Promotes community

interest and cooperation in minimum housing standards. Prepares reports

to superiors covering inspections made, conditions found, and actions

taken or recommended. Performs related work as required. Assists in food

prep and any other duties as set forth. QUALIFICATIONS Massachusetts

Class D Driver\'s License. - Required Minimum of two (2) years of one of

the following is encouraged; related college degree, experience in

housing inspections, environmental sanitation or closely allied work. -

Required Lead Determinator certification training will be provided.

Considerable knowledge of laws, ordinances, codes and regulations

relating to minimum standards of fitness for human habitation. -

Required Enforcement of the following: - Required State Sanitary Code

CMR104 City Ordinances MGL 127.111

City of Chicopee

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