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Job Description
Distinguishing Features of the Class
Supervises and directs staff involved in the enforcement of the City's housing, environmental health, vector control, noise, odor, graffiti, zoning and public nuisance ordinances and other assigned regulations.
Acceptable Experience and Training- Graduation from an accredited high school (or GED); and
- Three years of experience in housing, zoning or environmental health code enforcement for the City of Des Moines or other similar city.
- One year of additional education may be substituted for up to one year of required experience.
Required Special Qualifications- Possession of a valid certification as a Property Maintenance Inspector (or its equivalent) OR both a (1) Housing Code Inspector and a (2a) Zoning Inspector or an (2b) Environmental Health Technician.
- 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)- Directs, supervises and coordinates housing, health and zoning code enforcement;
- Promotes and demonstrates a high level of customer service;
- Provides procedural direction and technical assistance to inspectors and promotes staff involvement in individual goal setting and decision-making;
- Trains staff in handling violation notices, legal actions, licensing requirements, billing and tracking processes and nuisance abatement efforts;
- Performs periodic quality control inspections to ensure proper application of procedures and standards by inspectors;
- Assures records regarding inspections are properly maintained;
- Develops and implements systems to improve and simplify the delivery of services;
- May attends City board, commission, neighborhood and other public meetings and act as staff advisor upon request;
- May testify in court regarding code violations;
- Prepares correspondence and written reports;
- Recommends changes on code amendment issues and participates in development of departmental policy;
- Coordinates the activities of inspectors with functions performed by other governing agencies;
- Assures staff are fulfilling duties consistent with departmental policy and mission and takes corrective action as necessary; and
- Performs related duties as required.
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Closing Date/Time: 1/21/2026 4:00 PM Central -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Des Moines
Show moreDes Moines is the capital city and is the commercial, financial, transportation, and governmental hub of Iowa. Extending over 80 square miles, Des Moines is home to over 212,000 people and the central city of a metropolitan area of approximately 634,000. Des Moines is a vibrant city, intersected by the Des Moines and Raccoon Rivers.
Des Moines is a city with many cultural amenities, ease of commuting, Iowa State government, three higher education institutions, good schools, ample shopping, affordable housing, fine dining, great health care, and a stable high-performing local government. It also is the home of the Iowa State Fair and is the host to countless conventions, trade shows, and sporting and entertainment events each year.
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