Associate Housing Director jobs in Hialeah, FL

Nature of Work:  

This is field and related office work in the investigation, inspection and enforcement of a minimum standards ordinance for dwelling structures. Employees in this class are responsible for obtaining information concerning the physical condition of dwelling units, rooming houses, hotels, motels and similar structures used for human habitation. Work involves determining the structural adequacy, number of occupants and sanitary condition of housing facilities used for living, sleeping, cooking and eating. Duties require rendering technical advice and assistance to owners and tenants by recommending construction methods by which minimum housing standards may be achieved. Work is performed independently in the field, incumbents must exercise tact and judgment in explaining code requirements to tenants, landlords, agents and contractors. Supervision is received from the Building & License Director who reviews work upon completion for accuracy and thoroughness by review of reports and discussions.  

Minimum Requirements:  

· Bachelor’s degree from a   college or university with major course work in public administration, economics, planning, architecture or closely related field;

· 5 years of experience in building construction, building inspection, public health code enforcement or sanitation code enforcement are required or any combination of training and experience which provides the required skills and abilities  

· Must possess a valid Florida Driver License   

Preferable Requirements:  

· General Contractors License