City of Minneapolis · 22 hours ago
Field Inspections Intern
Minneapolis, MN
Internship
Onsite
InternThe City of Minneapolis is seeking Field Inspection Interns for their Regulatory Services Department. The role involves assisting in a variety of field inspection duties, including environmental nuisance inspections and compliance investigations.
CommunitiesGovernmentNon Profit
No H1B
Responsibilities
Assist Housing Inspection Services in a variety of field inspection duties such as:
Environmental nuisance-type inspections such as: tall grass, inoperable vehicles, tires, rubbish and miscellaneous debris, brush piles, sight line brush overhang, overhanging brush in the alley/street and over the public sidewalks, primarily located on residential lots, railroad properties, and vacant lots throughout Minneapolis
Investigate neighborhood complaints to determine compliance with the Housing Maintenance Code, Zoning and Nuisance Ordinances, and other applicable laws and ordinances
Proactive enforcement of required rental licensing, including short-term rentals
Data entry is required to issue written orders for the correction of violations
Consult with owners, managers, and others on violations and recommended remedial action
Re-inspect properties on which orders have been issued and document evidence of violations
Follow established Standard Operating Procedures for accurate data entry of case information
Additional project duties assigned if needed
Qualification
Required
Current students or recent graduates within a year of this announcement with an educational degree focus in Building or Housing Inspections, Urban Studies, Business Administration, Public Administration, Housing Program, Urban Planning, Geography, Architecture, or other related fields
No experience required
Valid driver's license
Good oral and written communication skills
Ability to relate and work effectively with people from diverse cultural, economic, and ethnic backgrounds
Knowledge of computer operations, software, and applications, including Microsoft Office
Ability to contribute to and participate in a positive workplace culture
Ability to explain and enforce codes in a professional and respectful manner
Conducts inspections at various sites, which could involve traveling between locations and climbing stairs to access different areas
Preferred
A resume and cover letter is preferred with your application
Bilingual skills in Spanish, Somali, Amharic, Oromo, Hmong, Vietnamese, and/or Lao are highly desired
Company
City of Minneapolis
City of Minneapolis is a government body that dispenses environmental, economic, workforce development, civic, and administrative functions.
Founded in 1858
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.41MKey Investors
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
2023-10-23Grant· $0.41M
Leadership Team
Laura Mellem
Deputy COO - Communications and Engagement
Brianna B.
Human Resources Business Partner
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