Responsible for ensuring compliance with internal policy of construction program parameters for Community Development Department and Neighborhood Vitality Department, including client intake and all regulations concerning housing and construction projects.
Pay Range: (Depending on qualifications and experience)
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned
Acquire relevant documentation from clients in application process and insure complete application file for approval by supervisor.
Conduct initial on-site inspection with the property owner to document minimum housing issues, pictorial documentation, and the needs as well as the priorities of the client.
Establish a comprehensive scope of work for contractors on which contractors can bid on the project.
Create and audit case files, including inspection records, plans and specifications and provide technical assistance to resolve issues.
Work with the Construction Supervisor to finalize the scope of work and to schedule the bid process.
Schedule inspections, coordinate work between property owners and contractors, and collect necessary closing documentation.
Maintain and audit project files, both hard copy and electronic, for project close out.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
2 years related experience
Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
Preferred Qualifications
Education/ Experience
6 months advanced study past the high school level
2-4 years experience in housing inspections, code inspections or similar experience
Property/Construction management, project coordination and construction experience preferred
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Basic understanding for reporting and recording in software databases
Comprehensive knowledge of basic business practices
Comprehensive knowledge of standard inspection codes
Comprehensive knowledge of state, local and federal housing regulations
Skill in operating a personal computer
Skill in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Ability to adapt to variable working conditions
Licenses and Certifications
Valid Class C Texas driver's license
Physical Requirements / Work Environment
The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The incumbent works in an outside environment; frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards.
Garland is where things are made. Products, careers and opportunities are made here. Friendships that last a lifetime are made here, and generations of families have made this part of Texas their home.
As early as the mid-1800s, settlers began arriving in what is now Garland. The pioneers found the black soil ideal for cotton and the communities of Duck Creek and Embree thrived on that crop. In 1886, two railroad lines built depots in the area. Eventually those two communities combined and became Garland, officially incorporated in 1891.
Garland enjoys a rich history that has shaped it into the thriving metropolitan-area city that offers its residents and businesses a high quality of life, excellent educational and workforce development opportunities, and is enhanced by community leadership and partners. Garland is proud of its affordable and business-friendly climate.
