To perform a
variety of tasks related to the enforcement of the Salisbury Code of Ordinances
regarding nuisance abatement, junked and abandoned vehicles and other
ordinances respective to health, safety and public welfare. To assist the Department of Public Services
in special duties as requested and approved by the public services director.
Receives
direction from the Public Services Director.
Exercises
functional and technical supervision over maintenance staff in the abatement of
public nuisances.
Respond to
public requests for nuisance inspections.
Investigate,
inspect and cause mitigation of vegetative nuisances and unkempt properties.
Investigate,
inspect and cause the removal of junked or abandoned vehicles.
Research,
document and notify property owners of nuisance conditions.
Issue work
orders to the landscape supervisor regarding abatement of nuisances. Oversee the fulfillment of the intent of the
ordinance with regards to nuisance abatement.
Maintain records
of telephone communications, written notices, property liens and other
correspondence in conjunction with clerical staff.
Assist the
landscape supervisor with the implementation of special projects.
Coordinate with
wrecker services for removal and storage of junked and abandoned vehicles.
Provide status
reports of abatement proceedings to the Public Services Director as requested.
Utilize tax
records to identify noncompliant property owners.
Utilize police
vehicle identification records to identify owners of junked or abandoned
vehicles.
Knowledge of:
Code Inspector (continued)
City
of Salisbury Code of Ordinances regarding nuisance abatement and removal of
junked and abandoned vehicles.
City
policies and protocol in regard to response to service requests, investigation,
notification, documentation, nuisance abatement, fee collection and filing of
property liens.
Principals
of communication between citizens and complainants.
Methods
of communicating with supervisors and other employees in order to fulfill the
intent of the nuisance ordinances.
Basic
office procedures including telephone etiquette record keeping, city purchasing
policies.
Ability to:
Follow established nuisance
abatement and junked or abandoned vehicle procedures.
Tactfully
deal with citizens and non-compliant property owners in the processes of
nuisance abatement.
Provide
clear directions to the landscape supervisor with regards to the mitigation of
nuisances.
Communicate
effectively in oral and written forms.
While performing
the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit and
talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger,
handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and
arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel,
crouch, or crawl.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color
vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Any combination
of education, experience and training that provides evidence of the knowledge,
skills and abilities required to be successful in performing the duties
assigned to the job class.
Education:
Equivalent to the completion of the
twelfth grade.
Code Inspector (continued)
Experience:
Three
years responsible supervisory experience and familiarity with local government
operational policies.
Training:
Additional
specialized training in code enforcement is desirable.
LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE:
Possession of a
valid NC driver’s license required.
Revised 9/99