Municipal Inspector job description

About the job

We are looking for a municipal inspector to visit shops, markets and premises, check they comply with licences, pricing, weights and measures, hygiene and municipal by-laws, and record and follow up violations.

Duties and responsibilities

• Carry out routine and spot inspections of shops, markets and premises
• Check licences are valid and each business matches what it is licensed for
• Check that prices are displayed and match approved pricing, and inspect scales and measures
• Make sure food shops meet hygiene and expiry rules, working with the health authorities
• Spot encroachments on roads and pavements and violations involving signs and building works
• Write up violation reports under the by-laws and follow up their correction or referral
• Investigate residents' complaints and reports and report the findings
• Prepare regular reports on inspections and violations found

Working conditions

• Daily field rounds in the heat and at different times of day
• Occasionally dealing with tense situations with offenders

Requirements

• A diploma or bachelor's degree in law, administration, public health or a related field
• 3 to 6 years of experience in inspection or municipal regulation

The years of experience follow the level you choose when posting.

Skills

• Field inspection
• Municipal by-laws
• Writing violation reports
• Weights and measures
• Hygiene standards
• Communication
• Integrity

Preferred

• Knowledge of Libyan consumer protection law and municipal by-laws
• A valid driving licence