Code Compliance Inspector II

Position Summary

This is responsible inspection, data collection, and enforcement work in the control of nuisances and housing and zoning violations as defined by City ordinances. An employee in this class receives nuisance, housing and zoning complaints, makes site inspections to gather facts, ascertains property ownership, and secures compliance with City ordinances and housing and zoning codes governing high grass and weeds, junk motor vehicles, sidewalk hazards and obstructions, exterior trash conditions, zoning violations, housing issues and related nuisances.

Work also involves assisting senior code compliance inspectors.

• Responds to complaints about high grass and weeds, junk motor vehicles, sidewalk obstructions, graffiti, postings in public right‑of‑way, exterior trash conditions, and various zoning violations.
• Posts housing orders, notices of code violation on vacant lots, unoccupied buildings, occupied properties and motor vehicles.
• Conducts both interior and exterior inspections of residential premises, taking photographs and documenting other pertinent information.
• Researches tax maps, deed records and water department records to obtain name and current address of property owner and legal description of property.
• Compiles lists of verified complaints, posted properties and properties in noncompliance.
• Communicates the nature of the violation and orders to comply verbally and in written form, follows up with owners/occupants, and informs them of consequences.
• Reinspects properties to confirm compliance, verifies work of private contractors, or gathers additional information.
• Refers cases of noncompliance to the proper City offices for enforcement and may provide testimony in court.
• Establishes and maintains detailed and accurate records of all investigations.

• Completion of two full years of college coursework at an accredited college or university and a minimum of one year of paid experience in customer service field operations.
• College coursework may be substituted with paid experience in customer service operations or related public contact investigative work on a year‑for‑year basis.
• Possession of a valid State of Ohio driver’s license.

• Knowledge of City of Akron rules, regulations, and ordinances relative to nuisance control and housing and zoning code enforcement.
• Skill in representing the organization to other agencies, staff, and citizens with a courteous, helpful, accurate and professional attitude in all telephone, electronic and personal contact.
• Ability to gather relevant facts through records research and inspection activity and use both computerized and manual record systems.
• Ability to understand and interpret relevant City codes, ordinances and regulations and recognize conditions that deviate from established standards.
• Ability to write legibly and succinctly; interpret maps; communicate effectively with people who may be hostile or indifferent.
• Ability to climb and descend stairs, walk on uneven surfaces, and safely operate a motor vehicle.

The City of Akron is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce, which includes building an environment that respects the individual, promotes innovation and offers opportunities for all employees to develop to their full potential. A diverse workforce helps the City realize its full potential. The City benefits from the creativity and innovation that results when people with different experiences, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds work together.

In compliance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), and the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), the City is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, language, religion, citizenship status, sex, age, marital status, sexual preference or orientation, gender identity/expression, military/veteran status, disability, genetic information, membership in a collective bargaining unit, status…