Code Enforcement Specialist (City of Star)

General Summary

Essential Functions

• Investigates selected areas to ascertain compliance with zoning regulations and illegal commercial use in residential areas to include educating owners to gain compliance;
• Participates in legal proceedings by gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses/suspects, documenting cases for submission into legal proceedings then interfacing with prosecuting attorney, attends court hearings and testifies in jury or court trials;
• Works special events that include nights, weekends, and holidays;
• Must be able to undergo use of force training along with certify on reactive impact weapons, oleoresin capsicum (OC) spray and/or conducted energy devices;
• Receives and responds to calls and inquiries regarding abandoned or impounded vehicles, tags the vehicles and arranges for towing;
• Processes the abandoned vehicle paperwork pursuant to Idaho Code and Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) procedures;
• Maintains inventory and releases vehicles from Ada County impound facility;
• Conducts Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) inspections and determines vehicle ownership;
• Distributes, receives, and processes annual Emergency Tow Truck Rotation List applications;
• Maintains the Emergency Tow Truck Rotation list in dispatch, issues applicable licenses and performs inspections of companies’ trucks, tow yards and insurance compliance.

• Receives and disseminates requests for extra patrol or traffic concerns from citizens;
• Represents the Sheriff’s Office when presenting towing complaints before the BOCC;
• Acts as hearing officer (or refers to supervisor for impounds in which involved) for Post Storage Hearings;
• Schedules requests, deploys and recovers the radar trailer including maintenance through the Vehicle Shop;
• Assists with the collection of data for grant reporting purposes;
• Assists with the collection of data to identify areas that require emphasis efforts;
• Performs related duties and supports Patrol Division as required including but not limited to; traffic control, crime scene management and evidence collection.

Job Requirements

• Minimum three years’ experience in reading, understanding and enforcing laws, codes and zoning rules, property maintenance and inspections or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience, and a high school diploma or equivalent;
• Knowledge of investigative techniques;
• Knowledge of due process requirements;
• Knowledge of location of VIN on all types of vehicles;
• Knowledge of use of all types of office equipment;
• Skill in verbal and written communications to include conflict resolution in tense situations;
• Skill in the operation of a personal computer and use of Microsoft Office programs;
• Ability to learn code enforcement practices;
• Ability to learn zoning ordinances and determine compliance;
• Ability to accurately record, document and prepare case files for use in legal action;
• Ability to learn and retain information concerning the law and adapt to changes;
• Ability to gather and protect evidence during an investigation;
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and architectural plans;
• Ability to research owner and title information using a variety of sources;
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle while pulling a trailer;
• Ability to work effectively in situations that may be highly emotional in nature.

• Must undergo a polygraph examination, background check, and pass an oral examination;
• Must be deputized and wear the uniform of a non-commissioned deputy sheriff;
• Must possess and maintain a valid Idaho driver’s license;
• This position has been designated safety sensitive and therefore the incumbent is subject to random drug testing.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Approximately 80% of the time the incumbent will work in the field and will be subject to outside weather conditions; the remainder of the work will be performed in an office setting;
• At times, the work requires the incumbent to negotiate fences and/or various types of terrain (hilly, steep, rocky, rough, wet and/or slippery surfaces);
• The work requires the incumbent to conduct inspections and post notices concerning zoning violations; and
• The incumbent must operate a county vehicle and travel throughout the county.