Code Enforcement Officer

Description

The Code Enforcement Officer is responsible for organizing, reviewing, and enforcing the Land Development Ordinance as adopted by the McKenzie County Planning Commission; conduct field inspection and compliance duties related to Planning and Zoning (P&Z) and Code Enforcement; assist customers, attend public hearings at P&Z Board meetings; assist with management of Code Enforcement records; conduct field inspections and compliance duties related to P&Z department; Code Enforcement consisting of responses to complaints, investigations, reporting, and issuing violations of the Ordinance; conducts presentations to the County Commissioners when necessary.

This position is located in Watford City, ND and scheduled for Monday – Friday. Level and salary commensurate with experience.

Essential Job Functions

• Counsults on and reviews moderate to difficult development proposals and site plans for conformance with codes, plans, and regulations
• Presents to County Commissioners and/or P&Z Commission when necessary
• Reviews or assists in the review of moderate to difficult development proposals and site plans for conformance with codes, plans and regulations
• Tracks and maintains Reclamation Bond spreadsheet and files. Sends out renewal notices and reviews new bonds when received to ensure accuracy
• Creates and maintains working relationships with surety underwriting companies and updates contact lists as needed
• Responds to complaints and investigates P&Z violations; writes and sends notices of violations
• Coordinates with State’s Attorney’s office to prepare and issue warnings and citations
• Evaluates or assists in the evaluation of re-zones, ordinance amendments, conditional use permits, site plans, variances, subdivisions, and other proposals
• Tracks and maintains Annual Inspection spreadsheet and files
• Other duties as assigned for business needs

Minimum Qualifications

• 3 years of planning and zoning, construction or code enforcement experience
• High School Diploma or GED
• Proficient with MS Office programs including Word, Excel and Outlook
• Valid driver’s license
• Skill in reading and interpreting plans and specifications
• Knowledge of principles and practices of Planning and Zoning
• Must be able to report to Watford City, ND daily at required schedule time

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Able to handle exposure to extreme weather conditions
• Able to lift up to 20 pounds, kneel, stoop, sit, walk extensively
• Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, fumes, odors, dusts, poor ventilation, and intense noises

Pay

• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Single: 100% paid for employees
• Single+Child(ren): $269.28 monthly
• Family: $397.80 monthly
• Dental Single: 100% paid for employees
• Dental Family: $16.98 monthly
• Vision Single: 100% paid for employees
• Vision Family: $4.32 monthly

Benefits

• Vacation Time: 0-2 full years earn 4 hours per pay period = 96 hours per year
• 3-5 full years earn 5 hours per pay period = 120 hours per year
• 6-9 full years earn 6 hours per pay period = 144 hours per year
• Over 10 full years earn 7 hours per pay period = 168 hours per year
• Sick Time: 4 hours earned per pay period = 96 hours per year
• Retirement Main Plan - County contributes 9.26%, Employee contribute 1%-3% - County will match
• Public Safety Plan - Employee contributes 1.5%, County matches 16.54%
• Certified Law Enforcement Officers (Deputies/Corrections) Flex Accounts Tax-free dollars set aside each month, up to $3,200.00 annually for medical expenses
• $5,000.00 annually may be set aside for day care expenses
• Life Insurance: McKenzie County provides $12,000.00 life insurance. Additional coverage available at a discounted rate.
• Supplemental Insurance: MetLife plans may be purchased for an additional charge.