Rental Certification Inspector

THE CITY OF PORT HURON IS CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

RENTAL CERTIFICATION INSPECTOR

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To perform housing inspection work including the assessment of non-owner-occupied units as outlined in the "Non-Owner-Occupied Ordinance"; to prepare correspondence, records and reports; to coordinate rental and housing inspections with other City Inspectors. To perform other duties as assigned by the Planning/Community Development Director or their designee.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Work is performed under the general supervision of the Chief Inspector, Planning/Community Development Director or their designee.

TYPICAL EXAMPLES OF WORK: An employee in this class may be called upon to do any or all of the following: (These examples do not include all of the tasks which the employee may be expected to perform.)

• Perform inspections of non-owner-occupied units within the City of Port Huron.
• Coordinate corrections of inspection violations.
• Prepare and maintain records and reports of inspections, complaints, and investigations.
• Prepare and follow up on Notices of Violations.
• Testify in Administrative Hearings, when necessary.
• Perform other housing inspections as directed.
• Operate in conformance within the City of Port Huron Code Of Ordinances.
• Perform other related work as required.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT:

An employee in this class, upon appointment, should have the equivalent of the following training and experience:

• Graduation from an accredited high school. Associates Degree or higher preferred.
• Considerable knowledge or training in building, plumbing, electrical and mechanical trades in order to perform housing inspections and recognize deficiencies. Builder’s license strongly preferred.
• Ability to understand International Property Maintenance Code and apply it to each residential inspection.
• Ability to prepare and maintain correspondence, records and reports.
• Ability to work effectively with the public and other employees.

Working Hours: Monday – Wednesday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Salary Range: $48,000 - $53,000

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to work indoors and outdoors in all types of weather.
• Must be able to sit, stand or walk for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to climb stairs.
• Good observation skills in order to identify code violations.

Benefit Package, including:

• Paid vacation leave, sick leave and holidays
• BCBS Healthcare, Delta Dental, life and optical insurance
• Disability income plan
• MERS DC+ Qualified Retirement Plan
• Deferred compensation plan (457)
• Healthcare Savings Plan.

Date Posted: Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Application Deadline: Open until filled

To Apply:

• Complete the job application form
• A resume must be included for all Full-time job positions.

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