Code Enforcement Inspector

Code Enforcement Inspector

Salary

$61,501.44 Annually

Location

C241-Building

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

04231

Department

Code Enforcement

Opening Date

02/19/2026

Closing Date

7/22/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Position Purpose/Summary

Responsible for inspecting housing and dwelling units to promote and enforce conformity with laws, ordinances, and regulations promulgating minimum standards of fitness of use for human habitation. Although supervisory advice and assistance is available with new or unusual problems, work is ordinarily performed independently in the field, and decisions made require considerable technical judgment and discretion, with review through reports and conferences. No supervision is exercised over other employees.

Essential Functions

• Makes regular and special inspections of residential buildings and premises for adequacy, sanitation, safety, installation and maintenance of kitchen, bathroom, hot water, heating, lighting, electrical and ventilation facilities.
• Makes regular and special inspections of residential buildings and premises for installation and maintenance of structural elements, of space and use under applicable zoning ordinances, and for adequacy, sanitation, and safety of sewage disposal, exits, insect and rodent control, and garbage and rubbish storage and disposal.
• Inspects old and potentially dangerous structures, which may be subject to condemnation.
• Investigates complaints and obtains evidence as to violations of minimum housing standards, including curtailment of services, or other dangerous or unsanitary housing conditions.
• Issues verbal and written orders for the correction of violations. Re-inspects and follows up to ensure compliance. May obtain show-cause orders and assist in the prosecution of persistent violators.
• Cooperates with federal, state and municipal inspectors in joint investigations and inspections of related fields.
• Interprets findings, responsibilities and regulatory provisions to landlords and tenants. Promotes community interest and cooperation in minimum housing standards.
• Prepares reports to superiors covering inspections made, conditions found, and actions taken or recommended.
• Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Considerable knowledge of laws, ordinances, codes and regulations relating to minimum standards of fitness for human habitation.
• Considerable knowledge of accepted and pertinent principles, practices and standards of public health, sanitation, housing and home safety practices.
• Ability to recognize substandard housing conditions and to prescribe corrective measures.
• Ability to enforce regulations firmly, tactfully and impartially.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with property owners, tenants, other inspectors, and the general public.
• Ability to promote interest and cooperation in minimum housing standards and environmental sanitation.
• Ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.

Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree supplemented by courses related to housing inspection and environmental sanitation.
• Minimum of two years of experience in housing inspections, environmental sanitation or closely allied work.

NOTICE: The following benefits are contingent upon hours worked and bargaining vs. non-bargaining agreements.

Medical/Dental/ Vision

75% City Subsidized

All health insurance plans include Dental and Vision

Retirement

Available to employees working 20+ hours per week

Paid Vacation

Bargaining unit positions are subject to contractual obligations.

Paid Holidays

All City employees receive 11 paid holidays per year.

Paid Sick Time

Full time employees are immediately eligible to begin accruing 1 1/4 days per month which can be taken after 6 months of service. Unused sick days can be rolled over to subsequent calendar years. Supplemental Long Term and Short disability coverage is available to employees at the employee cost.

Paid Personal Days

Use up to 3 of your accrued sick days as Personal days. Personal days cannot be rolled over into the next calendar year.

Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

A means for eligible employees to balance work and family responsibilities by taking unpaid leave for authorized reasons.

Training

On the job and instructor led courses available

Employee Assistance Program

Free, confidential and personal assistance to employees and their families to resolve issues that affect their personal lives as well as job performance.

Direct Deposit

Easy, convenient, and free!

01

Do you have a bachelors degree supplemented by courses related to housing inspection and environmental sanitation?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a minimum of two years of experience in housing inspections, environmental sanitation or closely allied work?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you a current City of Springfield resident?

• Yes
• No

04

The City of Springfield requires all employees to be residents. If you are not a current Springfield resident, are you willing to relocate?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Springfield

Address 36 Court St

Springfield, Massachusetts, 01103

Phone 413-787-6018

Website https://www.springfield-ma.gov