The Healthy Homes Inspector I investigates the source of lead hazards in homes and business as a result of referrals from physicians for lead poisoning and corrective orders are written. The position also performs inspections for lead paint and lead paint hazards. It administers corrective actions for enrollment in HUD renovation grants and functions as rehab project manager for each home enrolled in the HUD renovation grant. The position also performs "healthy homes" inspections to provide education and contracted resources for health and safety hazards at residential properties. This is a grant funded position till the end of 2024.
Working Location:
This position may be eligible for flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work with some days working remotely and some days working in the office.
Minimum Education:
Bachelor's Degree in biology, chemistry, public health, environmental health, industrial hygiene, housing, construction or similar
Minimum Experience:
One year of related work experience
Licenses/Certifications:
Valid Minnesota Driver's License. May need to provide car for work. If this happens, must have car insurance. Within one year of hire candidates are expected to obtain and maintain a Minnesota Radon Measurement Professional license and a Healthy Homes Professional certificate. Radiation Safety training must be completed within the first month of hire.
Additional Training:
Incumbents will receive formal and on-the-job training in techniques and procedures essential to conducting various environmental health and safety inspections, investigations, and enforcement activities.
Equivalency:
An equivalent combination of education and experience closely related to the duties of the position MAY be considered.
Selection Process:
The selection process will consist of one or more of the following steps: a rating of relevant education and experience and/or an oral examination (100%). It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will be used to determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions. Only those candidates who attain a passing score (70%) on each step in the selection process will be placed on the eligible list. The City of Minneapolis Human Resources Department reserves the right to limit the number in any phase of the selection process.
Background Check:
The City has determined that a criminal background check and/or qualifications check may be necessary for certain positions with this job title. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the City to obtain their criminal history and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.
Drug and Alcohol Testing:
All job applicants must pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be required to sign a notification and consent form prior to undergoing drug and alcohol testing. Applicants who do not consent to undergo drug and alcohol testing will not be required to do so and the City will withdraw the conditional job offer, resulting in the job applicant no longer being considered for the position.
Union Representation:
This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement between the City of Minneapolis Professional Employees Association (MPEA). For more information visit:
Eligible List Statement:
The names of applicants who meet minimum qualification and who pass the screening process shall be placed on the eligible list for employment consideration. This list will be certified to the hiring manager who may use the list to fill a vacancy of the same job title. This eligible list will expire 2 months after it has been established.
Interview Selection:
The hiring authority reserves the right to determine the maximum number of candidates to interview from the established eligible list. If the hiring authority decides to interview other than by exam score order, they may select additional people to interview based on a candidate's education or experience related to the field, work history, or skills uniquely related to the operational needs of the position.
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