Codes Enforcement Officer, Codes Administrator I OR Codes Administrator II

About the role

Cranberry Township, located in Butler County, is seeking applicants for one full-time position within the Planning and Development Services Department associated with its code enforcement and administration operations. Our municipality is a growing residential and business community and the incumbent for this position will play an integral role in maintaining safe, attractive, and well-maintained neighborhoods, businesses and communities.

The Township is considering applicants under three job openings based on different levels of experience and responsibility: Codes Enforcement Officer, Codes Administrator I, or Codes Administrator II. Applicants should review all three openings and associated qualifications when determining which position to apply to, as they must meet the minimum qualifications for the applicable job opening they apply to.

Responsibilities

As a member of our team, the successful candidate may, among other job duties:

• Conduct field investigations, plan reviews, property inspections, and initiate code enforcement actions in accordance with established requirements to ensure compliance with applicable Township regulations, codes, and ordinances
• Work with residents, property owners, contractors, and Township staff to achieve compliance with applicable regulations
• Maintain accurate and timely records associated with applicable code compliance investigations, inspections, and violation/compliance actions

Requirements

We are looking for someone who is interested in serving the community and possesses a balance of strong conflict-resolution skills with a firm, impartial commitment to educating residents and ensuring compliance with local and state ordinances.

Applicants must have a valid Driver's License.

Qualifications

The qualifications for the three job openings are as follows:

Codes Enforcement Officer

• Education/Training: High School Diploma or GED
• Distinguishing Characteristics: This is an entry-level position whose focus is on property maintenance and associated codes and regulations

Codes Administrator I

• Education/Training: High School Diploma or GED
• Experience: One year of experience in a team environment, at least six months of personal or professional experience in a construction or building setting, and at least six months of experience demonstrating an ability to utilize technical hardware and software
• Certifications: Must have the ability to obtain PA UCC Residential Certifications within one year from the date of hire and PA UCC Commercial Inspection certifications within three years from the date of hire
• Distinguishing Characteristics: This level performs more routine and entry-level tasks and duties, and whose focus includes residential, property maintenance, and associated codes and regulations

Codes Administrator II

• Education/Training: High School Diploma or GED
• Experience: Three years of directly related experience in municipal code administration
• Certifications: PA UCC Residential and Commercial Certifications, PA UCC Accessibility Inspector/Plan Examiner
• Distinguishing Characteristics: This level performs a full range of routine to complex duties, and whose focus includes residential, commercial, property maintenance, and associated codes and regulations

Work experience may be substituted for education/training on a year-for-year basis if the application clearly shows the required number of years for either position.

Preferred Qualifications

The preferred qualifications for the three job openings are as follows:

Codes Enforcement Officer

• Education/Training: Associate degree in a related field
• Experience: Six months of directly related experience in a customer service/customer-facing role; previous experience in municipal or related government functions is also preferable
• Certifications: ICC Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector, ICC Fire Inspector I, ICC Fire Inspector II, PA UCC Fire Inspector

Codes Administrator I

• Education/Training: Associate degree in a related field
• Experience: One year of experience in construction, engineering, or a related field
• Certifications: PA UCC Residential or Commercial Certifications

Codes Administrator II

• Education/Training: Associate degree in a related field
• Experience: Three years of directly related experience in municipal code administration
• Certifications: PA UCC Building Code Official, Fire Inspector (ICC Certification Only)

Benefits

An opportunity to grow and work in a collaborative environment.