• Neighborhood Inspector

    City of Des Moines (Des Moines, IA)


    Neighborhood Inspector

     

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    Neighborhood Inspector

     

    Salary

     

    $37.41 - $44.85 Hourly

     

    Location

     

    Des Moines, IA

     

    Job Type

     

    Regular Full-Time

     

    Job Number

     

    6743-08-2025

     

    Department

     

    Neighborhood Services

     

    Division

     

    NS041042 - NS Neighborhood Inspections

     

    Opening Date

     

    08/14/2025

     

    Closing Date

     

    9/15/2025 10:00 AM Central

    FLSA

    Non-Exempt

     

    Bargaining Unit

    MEA

    Occupational Group

     

    Civil Service

     

    Location of Vacancy

     

    Neighborhood Services

     

    Recruitment

     

    Entrance

     

    Selection Method

     

    An education and experience rating will be completed on all qualified applicants. Those applicants deemed most qualified may be scheduled for an interview. Qualified applicants who need a reasonable accommodation must inform this office at (515) 283-4213 or TTY Iowa Relay at 711 or 1-800-735-2942, by the application closing.

     

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    Distinguishing Features of the Class

     

    Performs a variety of inspection and enforcement actions with a proactive community approach. Works with neighborhood groups, the public and other organizations.

     

    The principal function of an employee in this class is to enforce and obtain compliance with the City’s housing, environmental health, vector control, noise, odor, graffiti, zoning and public nuisance ordinances and regulations. Employees work closely with neighborhood groups, the public and other organizations to obtain voluntary compliance with city codes and to provide information and education on the City code requirements to the general public.

    The City of Des Moines promotes a healthy work life balance and offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

    Residency Incentive Program

     

    Paid Volunteer Time-Off

     

    Parental Leave

    Vacation and Sick Leave

    12 Paid Holidays

     

    Health/Dental/Life/LTD Insurance

     

    Wellness Programs and Activities

     

    Tuition Reimbursement and Continuing Education Programs

     

    Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Benefit

    Defined Benefit Pension Plan through IPERS

    Deferred Compensation Plan with City Match up to 2.5%

     

    Voluntary Insurance Benefit Options

     

    Employee Discount Program

     

    Acceptable Experience and Training

     

    + Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a GED; and

    + Two years of post-high school education in property maintenance, business administration, public administration, environmental health, planning, education, public relations or a related field; or

    + Two years inspection experience (housing, building, zoning or health); or

    + Three years of experience in building construction, building maintenance or a related field.

    + Education may be used to satisfy up to one year of experience.

     

    NOTE: Transcripts verifying courses completed need to be submitted to the City of Des Moines Human Resources Department; electronically to [email protected] , by fax to 515-237-1680, or by mail to 1551 E MLK Jr Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50317 at the time of application but no later than the application deadline.

     

    Required Special Qualifications

     

    + Possession of or acquisition within 12 months of appointment the Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector Certification.

    + Candidates for positions in this class must pass a post-employment offer physical examination and drug screen.

    + Possession of a valid Iowa Driver’s License or evidence of equivalent mobility.

     

    Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)

     

    + Surveys, inspects, investigates and enforces requirements for residential properties to determine compliance with the City’s Housing Code and other related codes including applicable fire, building, electrical, plumbing and mechanical codes;

    + Surveys, inspects, investigates and enforces City zoning, environmental health, nuisance vegetation, minimum property standards and related regulations;

    + Conducts vector inspections and performs eradication measures as needed;

    + Collects data and prepares reports and correspondence on inspection findings which may be referred to the Housing Appeals Board, Board of Health and the Zoning Board of Adjustment;

    + Observes violations, issues notices, counsels code violators, prepares case files, pursues legal remedies, initiates public nuisance actions and oversees forced clean-ups and board-ups of non-compliant properties;

    + Maintains records of current activities and updates automated property files;

    + Assists in the preparation of injunctive, citation and condemnation cases for court presentations and testifies in court when needed;

    + Performs code related enforcement and monitoring activities on a scheduled or an “on-call” basis after normal working hours as required;

    + Meets with the public, neighborhood groups, boards or commissions, or other agencies, or City staff to explain, encourage and coordinate the compliance of minimum property, housing, zoning, nuisance vegetation or health related codes or ordinances;

    + Refers to public to City services related to neighborhood concerns;

    + Contacts owners and tenants to provide technical assistance and to promote improved property maintenance;

    + Conducts specialized inspections as assigned;

    + Assists in the training of new and temporary staff in the proper delivery of related services;

    + Acts for supervisor as directed; and

    + Performs related duties as required.