Job Description

Posting number: 100826

Department: Community Development

Division: CODE COMPLIANCE

Job classification: CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER

Posting type: Open

Categories: Code Enforcement

Summary

Hours may vary based on operational needs and may include evenings and weekends.

Performs a variety of routine and complex work in the interpretation and enforcement of adopted codes and related rules and regulations. Works under the general guidance and direction of the Building & Code Compliance Manager.

Examples of duties

(The duties listed below are the normal duties and responsibilities of this position. The omission of specific statements related to the duties and responsibilities of this position does not exclude them if the work is similar, related or reasonable within the scope of the position).

• Periodically patrols or inspects an assigned area to monitor for violations of local codes.
• Responds to complaints of potential code violations relating to signing, building, occupancy, nuisances, hazardous sidewalks or other conditions, housing conditions, construction, land use, zoning, animals, noise, dumping, clearing, grading, filling, polluting, or other code related matters.
• Conducts field investigations of potential violations; gathers evidence; questions or interrogates complaints, witnesses and suspects; compares facts to code requirements; make findings; and issues warnings, correction notices, or citations.
• Meets with owners, tenants, contractors, developers, business, etc. to review and explain code requirements and violations or potential violations; secures code compliance.
• Drafts and distributes a variety of correspondence, memoranda, notices, flyers, brochures, media releases, and reports relating to code enforcement issues and actions.
• Provides information to persons who request information or assistance in code enforcement related matters.
• Maintains a variety of logs and records related to inspection and enforcement activities; prepares recommendations for amendments and additions to codes or regulations which relate to the position.
• Coordinate efforts with the police, planning, building, and related departments, the prosecuting attorney, and other staff or agencies, as needed.
• Works with police and prosecutors to obtain written or tape-recorded statements, depositions, or admissions, as needed.
• Reviews cases being prepared for trial with emphasis on the evidentiary and legal issues crucial to successful prosecution.
• Prepares detailed reports of activities and investigations made, consults with prosecutors and prepares case report for court action; testifies in court.
• Assists in obtaining, enhancing, preparing or presenting exhibit or other evidence in court as required.
• Serves as a member of various employee committees.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a high school or GED equivalent.
• Two years experience related to inspection, law enforcement, building inspection, land use, public administration, or a related field, or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must possess a valid State driver’s license or have the ability to obtain one prior to employment.
• Some knowledge of code enforcement principles, practices, and methods as applicable to a municipal setting; working knowledge of applicable laws, standards, and regulations relating to various land use, nuisance, and public safety code.
• Working knowledge of inspection techniques; skill in operating the listed tools and equipment.

Supplemental information

• Ability to prepare, organize and maintain inspection field data, reports, and systems.
• Ability to analyze complex situations, problems, and data, and use sound judgment in drawing conclusions and making decisions.
• Ability to comprehend and articulate complex facts and relationships in detail and to summarize and write clearly, concisely, and legibly, and to testify in court in an objective, concise, and professional manner.
• Ability to produce or obtain reports, graphs, charts, photographs or evidence or exhibits.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with citizens, employees, supervisors, and the general public.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to handle stressful situations and effectively deal with difficult or angry people.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions.
• The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration.