Job Description

Position Title: Sanitary/Housing Inspector

Division: Inspectional Services

Rate: $29.41-$38.44 hourly

Application Requested: 12/8/23

Posting Date: 11/22/23

Number of Hours Per Week: 40 Hours

Job Code: I220 (ID# 621)

Union Affiliation: Area Trades Council

Description:

ABOUT THE CITY
The City of Cambridge is a diverse and vibrant community that people of different ethnic, racial, religious, national, and other backgrounds call home. We take pride in our city\'s diversity and strive to create a workplace that is reflective of the community we serve. The city is also deeply committed to creating an environment in which all our employees are treated equitably and feel included. We seek to hire, develop, and advance individuals who value antiracism, diversity, equity, and inclusion (ADEI), and are committed to embedding ADEI best practices and tenets in all aspects of our work.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The Inspectional Services Department (ISD) implements the City\xe2\x80\x99s enforcement program related to the Massachusetts State Building Code, the City Zoning Ordinance, and portions of the State Sanitary Code. ISD prides itself on delivering excellent customer service and using enforcement as a tool to promote the health and safety of the Cambridge community.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the supervision of the Commissioner of Inspectional Services and the Operations Manager/Sealer of Weights and Measures, performs sanitary, housing and weights & measures inspections to ascertain compliance with applicable laws and regulations, in accordance with 105 CMR 590.000 and laws relative to weights & measures in the Commonwealth of MA. Investigates nuisances, sources of filth, and causes of sickness to abate violations and correct unsanitary conditions in food establishments. In accordance with 105 CMR 410.000 performs inspections to identify unfit conditions for human habitation. Inspects areas of the city and properties for rodent sightings, insect infestation, private sewage disposal and municipal waste disposal. Assists with the department open public counter, with special projects and other duties as needed. May be required to attend and testify at legal proceedings. Attends occasional after-hours meetings and responds promptly to emergency calls. Inspects, tests, calibrates, and certifies commercial scales, liquid measuring devices, vehicle tank meters, taximeters, and all other applicable equipment in service, as well as all mechanisms and devices attached or used in connection with commercial weighing and measuring devices. Must participate in the certification process designed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Division of Standards including written and field exam. Performs related duties as required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Three (3) years of full-time work experience or equivalent part-time technical or professional experience in the field of environmental health and sanitation and/or housing inspection, weights & measures or one year of successful completion of sanitary/housing training in a degree granting program at a recognized school or public health degree. Licensed Sanitarian under Mass. Board of Registration preferred.
• Experience with rodent and pest control, including knowledge of integrated pest management reports strongly preferred.
• Personal cell phone to be used to communicate with the office and respond to emergency calls and personal vehicle to be used to and from inspection locations.

• Knowledge of the following software applications: Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook. Ability to learn and become efficient with customized database, code case and permitting software.

• Ability to use handheld electronic devices to perform inspections and update real time in the field.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills to maintain records, research previous code cases and follow-up with pending code cases.
• Must have strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work and interact effectively with individuals and groups with a variety of identities, cultures, backgrounds, and ideologies.
• Working knowledge of the practices, principles, and techniques of testing, inspecting, and verifying accuracy of weighing and measuring devices.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Ability to access, input and retrieve information from a computer. Answer telephones and maintain multiple files. Must be able to bend, squat and lift up to 50 lbs. Must have sufficient mobility to travel back and forth from the main office to various sites throughout the City.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Office environment with air-conditioning and fluorescent lighting, combined with off-site inspections requiring traveling throughout the City. Exposure to all weather conditions and noise when making site visits to various projects and activities.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Please upload the following documents to complete your application:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

THE CITY OF CAMBRIDGE IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, SEX, RELIGION, AGE, NATIONAL ORIGIN, DISABILITY OR ANY OTHER PROTECTED CATEGORY. WOMEN, MINORITIES, VETERANS, MEMBERS OF THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY, AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. CITY OF CAMBRIDGE RESIDENTS ARE ESPECIALLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. AUXILIARY AIDS AND SERVICES, WRITTEN MATERIALS IN ALTERNATIVE FORMATS, AND REASONABLE MODIFICATIONS IN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES WILL BE PROVIDED TO QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES FREE OF CHARGE, UPON REQUEST. THE CITY IS COMMITTED TO ADVANCING A WORKFORCE CULTURE OF ANTIRACISM, DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION.

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