Nuisance Control Officer

About the role

The City of Pittsfield's Department of Public Health is seeking a detail-oriented and community-focused Nuisance Control Officer to join our team. The Nuisance Control Officer will conduct inspections pertaining to exterior property maintenance and neighborhood health & safety, and investigate complaints in accordance with all applicable City ordinances and M.G.L. Chapter 111 to ensure compliance of regulations. The Nuisance Control Officer reports directly to the Public Health Director and Senior Sanitarian.

This is an office-based job in a dynamic municipal building. While performing the duties of the Nuisance Control Officer, the incumbent is required to: interact and communicate frequently with the public, government officials, other staff members and boards, and/or third parties transacting business with the City. Work is frequently performed outdoors requiring incumbent to perform job functions in all weather conditions. Work may require visits to businesses and private homes. Weekends and evenings may be required upon request.

Operates Standard Office Equipment Including Computers And keyboards at efficient speed; and move throughout the municipal building which may include flights of stairs. Lifts/moves objects weighing up to 10-20 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Responds To, Investigates, Interprets, And Takes action to complaints, general inspections, violations and to ensure properties are brought up to compliance including issuances of 40U violation tickets when prudent.
• Collaborates with several City of Pittsfield Departments including Fire, Legal, Community Development and Building.
• Assists the City departments, as needed, to comply with Local, State, and Federal Laws.
• Demonstrates knowledge of all applicable city ordinances and M.G.L. Chapter 11.
• Prepare for and testify at Board of Health 40U hearings and court proceedings.
• Attend continuing education programs and obtain appropriate certification as needed or requested by the Public Health Director.
• Performs all other duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications

• High School Dipl