Code Compliance Officer I

Summary

Inspects residential and nonresidential property and enforces compliance with municipal codes and ordinances related to zoning, public nuisances, property maintenance, public health and environment. Prepares and issues violation notices, notices to appear in Municipal Court, work orders for abatement action by the City, written reports, memos and correspondence. Participates in emergency operations, including snow removal, as required, and other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Receives, investigates, and inspects alleged violations and enforces local codes, ordinances and state laws related to zoning, public nuisances, property maintenance, public health and environment.
• Inspects residential rental property for compliance with local ordinances.
• Prepares inspection reports, issues violation notices and takes appropriate action based on findings of inspection/investigation, recommends and assists with posting vacant property.
• Prepares and issues work orders for abatement action by the City.
• Issues Notice to Appear in Municipal Court.
• Compiles evidence, consults with Prosecutor's Office regarding legal action and prosecution of violators and may prepare prosecution summaries.
• Attends and testifies at arraignment and trial.
• Utilizes the City's various computer software applications used on a daily basis for entering daily inspections, scheduling re-inspections, adding complaints and managing pictures and correspondence.
• Inspects and issues permits to massage businesses.
• Meets with Homes Associations and other neighborhood groups when requested to speak on code enforcement and issues related to property maintenance.
• Assists with conducting solid waste vehicle inspections.
• Participates in the emergency management operations for the City, including snow removal, as required.
• Carries out and/or performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education equivalent to high school diploma required.
• Additional college-level courses in business correspondence and/or conflict resolution preferred.
• Employees hired after April 15, 2014 must have or obtain a commercial driver's license (CDL) within 12 months of employment with the City and maintain an insurable driving record.
• Must possess a valid have or obtain a commercial drivers license (CDL) within 12 months of employment with the City and maintain an insurable driving record.
• Must successfully pass a thorough background check, drug screen and physical exam.

Preferred Experience

• Two years job-related work experience in code enforcement work of any kind or experience in construction, food safety or environmental health.

Skills

• Analytical and research skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Basic math & accounting.
• Computer software skills to process and enter daily work.
• Facilitation.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with managers and supervisors, vendors and the general public.
• Project Management.
• Working knowledge of public sector administration.
• Public Speaking.
• Time Management.
• Good oral and written communication.
• Use of testing and sampling equipment to test chlorine and Ph levels in the pools.

Mental Requirements

• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to exhibit diplomacy and judgment.
• Ability to recognize and protect confidential information.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ability to read and comprehend policies and regulations.