Community Standards Officer

Essential Duties

• Enforcing parking and Community Standards ordinance violations within the City
• Investigating complaints of parking and Community Standards ordinance violations
• Issuing warnings to ensure properties are compliant with City Community Standards ordinances
• Maintaining and tabulating a daily log of activities
• Documenting all parking and Community Standards ordinance violations
• Working cooperatively with residents and property owners by explaining actions required to comply with Community Standards ordinances
• Impounding vehicles for outstanding parking violations, obstructing public places or other infractions
• Participating with community associations and merchants to develop effective enforcement and prevention programs for parking and Community Standards ordinance compliance

Related Work

• Preparing necessary reports of inspections
• Attending and testifying in court and at administrative proceedings concerning parking or Community Standards ordinance violations
• Responding to citizen inquiries in an efficient and timely manner

Training & Experience

• Required: High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.)
• At least 2 years of proven customer service experience
• PREFERRED: Associates Degree in Criminal Justice or at least 62 completed credit hours in related field

Licensing Requirements

• Valid MI driver’s license

Physical Requirements

• Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, driving, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions
• The ability to safely operate a motor vehicle as incumbents may be subjected to local travel
• Incumbent must be able to walk for an extended period of time primarily in an outside environment, including exposure to inclement weather conditions

Benefits

The City of Ann Arbor offers a competitive wage and benefits package including medical, vision, dental, paid vacation, sick and holiday leave.