RENTAL INSPECTOR AND CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER BOROUGH OF SHARPSBURG
This position is a full-time, benefited position that reports to the Borough Manager.
Essential Job Functions
• Enforce all Borough ordinances by observations and reported complaints
• Maintain accurate records of all code violations using Borough software
• Participate in trainings related to Borough software and provide feedback on ways to improve the software, as needed
• Coordinate with other staff members on various administrative tasks and issues associated with the rental inspection program and borough ordinances
• Issue private complaints to district court for non-compliance and appear in court, if necessary
• Enforce the Reasonable Rental Ordinance, codified in eCode360 in sections 11-201 through 11-239
• Schedule inspections of all rental units
• Inspect all rental properties within the two-year cycle to assure compliance with the International Property Maintenance Code 2024
• Reinspect properties, as necessary
• Issue inspection reports to landlords
• Issue certificates for rental properties that have passed inspection
• Issue citations for non-compliance and appear in court, if necessary
• Maintain accurate records of all rental properties
• Provide a monthly summary report by the third Friday of the month to Borough Manager for distribution to Council
• Maintain accurate mileage records for reimbursement per IRS guidelines. Mileage is reimbursed at the IRS rate (Federal Standard)
• Perform other related tasks as needed or assigned
Minimum Qualifications
• Must hold and maintain a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license and have reliable transportation that can be used for work. Mileage is reimbursed at the IRS rate (current $0.700 per mile)
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to exercise sound judgement in evaluating situations and in making decisions.
• Ability and willingness to take directives
• One year or more of inspection services preferred
• Willingness to attend classes and/or trainings to gain additional certifications, as needed, to grow the role
• Ability to use a computer for email, accessing the internet, and for using common applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel
• Willingness and aptitude to begin the process of shifting rental inspection documentation from paper to digital format with training as needed
Compensation and Benefits
$25 per hour plus defined benefit pension, comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short-term disability insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and option to participate in a 457 Plan. There is paid vacation and sick time. Mileage is reimbursed per IRS guidelines. This is an in-person position, forty hours per week.
The Borough of Sharpsburg provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
More info at https://sharpsburgborough.com/employment