JOB
This is a full-time position under the Director of Planning and Development. As a Code Compliance Officer, oneneeds to be skilled in administrative and inspection work on the enforcement of the various codes and ordinances.This individual will perform a routine inspection of sites to enforce ordinances concerning high grass, weeds, junk,abandoned vehicles, and dangerous buildings. This person also performs a variety of routine and complex work inthe interpretation and enforcement of adopted codes and related rules and regulations. Work is performed withconsiderable independence with established laws, codes, ordinances, and technical guidelines, and is reviewed byan administrative superior.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Periodically patrols or inspects an assigned area to monitor for violations of local codes- Responds to complaints of potential code violations relating to signing, high grass, and weeds,nuisances, hazardous conditions, dangerous buildings abatement housing conditions, land use,zoning, subdivision ordinances, animals, noise, dumping, polluting, or other code related matters-Performs work by safety policies and procedures-Conducts field investigations of potential violations; gathers evidence; questions witnesses;compare facts to code requirements; makes findings and issues warnings, correction notices, orcitations-Meets with owners, tenants, contractors, developers, businesses, etc. to review and explain coderequirements and violations or potential violations; secures code compliance- Maintains a variety of logs and records related to inspection and enforcement activities; preparesrecommendations for amendments and additions to codes or regulations which relate to theposition- Coordinates efforts with the police, planning, building, fire, and related departments, the cityattorney, and other staff or agencies, as needed- Works with police and prosecutors to obtain written or tape-recorded statements, depositions, oradmissions, as needed- Reviews cases being prepared for trial with emphasis on the evidentiary and legal issues crucial tothe successful prosecution-Reports violations of fire safety regulations and safety standards to Fire Marshal-Enforce zoning codes
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Please note this job requirement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing ofactivities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties,responsibilities and activities may be assigned at any time with or without notice.