Code Enforcement Tech

Job Title

Under general supervision, provide information to the public regarding City programs and policies; to perform initial interviews of persons filing complaints regarding possible code violations; to evaluate information to determine proper initial response or referral; to provide complaint processing and routing, database and file management; and to provide administrative and technical support to the code enforcement and inspection staff.

• Act as primary point of contact for the code enforcement unit for general inquiries, and interview person reporting or inquiring about possible code violations. Determine from available information whether a possible code violation exists or whether complainant would be better serviced through referral to another City department or outside agency.
• Responds to public inquiries and complaints in a courteous manner
• Document complaints and enter related into the City database system
• Provides information to the general public, homeowner, tenants, the business community, other departments, and outside agencies regarding codes, ordinances and code enforcement policies and practices
• Assemble case files including obtaining property records, property owner information, case history, and other information related to properties and City programs, such as weed abatement and CDBG
• Assist code enforcement and inspection staff in the preparation of letters, notices, and complaints for the City Attorney
• Assist in joint inspections in the field on occasion, assisting with photos, paperwork, and related duties. Researches ownership records and prior complaints
• Schedules code enforcement inspections, and explains inspection procedures and regulations to members of the public
• Provides assistance in developing the department budget. May track relevant expenditures
• Tracks property information, such as complaints and inquiries, using computerized database or spreadsheet applications
• Utilizes computer software such as spreadsheets, code enforcement software, and database applications to input and maintain records and/or conduct research as needed
• Reads, interprets, and applies municipal and stat codes
• Prepares public notices as directed, applying provisions of City ordinances, and arranges for publication and/or mailing of notices
• Maintains the code enforcement files and filing system
• Other duties/tasks as assigned

Education and Experience:

• Minimum of a High School diploma or GED
• Two (2) years of inspection or code enforcement experience preferred

Certificates and Licenses:

• Must have or obtain Oklahoma Basic Code Enforcement Certification within one year
• Must have valid driver license

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of current municipal and State codes and regulations of other entities related to code enforcement
• Ability to correctly interpret and apply municipal codes, regulations, policies, procedures and standards AND explain to the public in a clear and concise language
• Ability to utilize a variety of descriptive data and information from a various sources
• Knowledge of computer and related software such as spreadsheets, word processing and database applications to input, query and maintain data

Essential Physical

Job Requirements:

Physical Activities
- None
- Under 1/3 - To2/3 - Over2/3 - Physical Activities
- None
- Under 1/3 - To2/3 - Over2/3

Stand - X
- Lift up to 25 pounds - X

Walk - X
- Work Indoors - X

Sit - X
- Work Outdoors - X

Use hands to finger, handle, or feel - X
- Normal Vision with or without corrective lenses

Moderate to High Noise Level

Climb or balance - X

Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl - X

Talk or hear - X

Conditions of Employment:

• Subject to post offer, pre-employment drug screen
• Subject to post offer, pre-employment fit for duty examination
• Subject to post offer, pre-employment criminal background check
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Valid Driver License

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The City of Ardmore offers comprehensive benefit package:
Vacation, Sick, and Holiday Medical/Prescription Dental Vision Life/AD&D LTD Voluntary Life/AD&D and STD Flexible Spending Account Defined Benefit Pension Plan Deferred Compensation