INSPECTOR I at City of Stamford – Stamford, Connecticut

Under the general direction of the Director of Health or designee, performs technical investigations, surveys and inspectional work in promoting health and sanitation; enforces sanitary laws, rules and regulations; does related work as required. Performs inspection of housing; investigates housing complaints; assists in enforcing the minimum housing laws, rules and regulations as stated in the City Code and State Statutes; does related work as required. This is an entry-level position where the incumbent learns, and assists in the performance of, the below-listed examples of work.

Supervision Received: Under the general direction of the Director of Environmental Services or designee.
Supervision Exercised: None
CAN BE PERFORMED IMMEDIATELY WITH MINIMAL DIRECTION:

• Coordinates work with other agencies involved in similar or related activities.
• Advises superior, prepares reports and maintains files relating to investigations and violations.
• Meets with appropriate parties to resolve health and safety issues.
• Appears in State court as required regarding Health Department orders. Provides evidence and testimony as required.
• Recommends to superior action to correct violations.

ASSISTS EXPERIENCED INSPECTOR IN PERFORMANCE OF DUTIES:

• Performs inspectional work related to air and water pollution.
• May be designated as Sealer of Weights and Measures.
• Inspects dwelling units, structures and premises to determine quality of housing and of environment.
• Inspects schools and daycare facilities to determine quality of environment and safety.
• Inspects general and specific housing complaints.
• Investigates housing code violations and issues orders to responsible party as to corrective action required.
• Mediates tenant-landlord disputes concerning housing code violations toward a reconciliation.
• Educates property owners and tenants as to what their respective responsibilities and rights are under the housing laws.

REQUIRES STATE CERTIFICATION:

• Inspects establishments and vehicles involved in the food industry or refuse collection.
• Inspects food service establishments for conformance with local and state sanitary requirements.
• Investigates and approves on-site sewage disposal systems.
• Reviews for approval Building Department permits, such as septic systems and lead abatement proposals.
• Provides education regarding housing related services available and environmental hazards and sanitation procedures to the public.
• Performs investigations related to potential lead hazards.

• Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Good knowledge of the principles, methods and procedures of accepted health and sanitary practices.
• Good knowledge of bacteriology.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to deal effectively with others.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to read and understand written material.
• Ability to work effectively with minimal direct supervision.

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in the biological, physical, chemical, environmental or engineering sciences; public health, or food service management OR graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a G.E.D. from an accredited authority and three (3) years of experience in a food safety or regulatory food protection program acceptable to the Connecticut State Department of Public Health.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: At time of appointment, possession of a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.

NOTE: Upon satisfactory completion of two (2) years in the position of Inspector I for the City of Stamford and possession of at least two (2) State of Connecticut Certification in assigned areas(s) of inspection, such as Food Service Establishments, Subsurface Sewage Disposal Phases I and II, and Lead Inspector, promotion without examination to the position of Inspector II.

NOTE: Candidates should be advised that the Hire Range will be $37.37 - $40.61.