Code Enforcement Officer FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
General Definition of Work
Performs
intermediate technical work enforcing minimum housing and various environmental
codes and zoning ordinances, inspecting properties, reviewing site plans,
issuing zoning permits, responding to complaints concerning zoning violations
and issuing citations, preparing and maintaining files and records, and related
work as apparent or assigned. Work is
performed under the limited supervision of the Planning and Community
Development Director.
Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must
be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are
representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required and are not
necessarily actual functions of this position.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Functions
Performs
duties in accordance with the City's keys to excellent customer service.
Investigates
citizen complaints regarding code violations and nuisances such as illegal
dumping, illegal construction or occupancy, tall grass, weeds, dilapidated
structures, trash, debris, etc.
Communicates
with business and property owners and homeowner associations concerning
violations.
Issues warnings,
official notices and citations to obtain compliance.
Prepares cases
and testifies in court; obtains court orders, tax and property liens to abate
violations.
Conducts minimum
housing inspections.
Provides
information concerning city codes and regulations.
Obtains and
oversees nuisance abatement crews; obtains bids for demolition.
Tags vehicles in
violation of ordinances; oversees removal of vehicles in violation and notifies
owners of location.
Assists with
enforcing city zoning laws and regulations; reviews site plans and issues
zoning permits.
Performs site
inspections to ensure compliance with zoning ordinances; issues citations and
certificates of occupancy.
Assists
contractors, developers and the general public with questions and complaints;
provides information on zoning and code enforcement matters.
Patrols area to
ensure construction and development remain in compliance with zoning
ordinances.
Prepares
correspondence on various enforcement related issues.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
General
knowledge of the minimum housing code, various environmental codes and zoning
ordinances; general knowledge of the legal procedures related to the
enforcement of ordinances and codes; general knowledge of the city street,
address and water and sewer systems;
ability to detect zoning violations; ability to prepare factual reports
and present to the appropriate board or commission; ability to communicate
effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to enforce ordinances and
regulations with firmness, tact and impartiality; ability to establish and
maintain effective working relationships with property owners, associates and
the general public.
Education and Experience
High school
diploma or GED and moderate experience in code and zoning enforcement, or
equivalent combination of education and experience.
Physical Requirements
This work
requires the occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds of force; work regularly
requires sitting and speaking or hearing, frequently requires walking and
occasionally requires standing; work has standard vision requirements; vocal
communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the
spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word
levels; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual
inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, using measuring devices,
operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and
activities; work regularly requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions;
work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light
traffic).
Special Requirements
Possession of or
ability to obtain appropriate minimum housing and zoning enforcement
certifications.
Valid driver's
license in the State of