Code Enforcement Specialist I - Community Development

Job Title

This position processes and investigates code violation complaints to obtain voluntary compliance to building safety codes, land use planning, onsite wastewater and solid waste complaints, maintains case files. This position also negotiates, prepares compliance agreements to develop and present cases to the Hearings Officer or Circuit Court, and to assist County Legal Counsel in court presentations. The typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. This position is located in Deschutes County and may be eligible for hybrid of in-office/remote work as allowed by policy and approved by the supervisor.

Hybrid work schedule may be approved once staff passes the required probationary period.

Key Responsibilities:

• Investigates complaints for violation of building safety, onsite wastewater, land use planning and solid waste codes.
• Negotiates and prepares compliance agreements and coordinates casework with complainants, respondents, regional agencies and County departments.
• Accurately documents evidence, inspection procedure and findings, and updates computer records and case reports.

What You Will Bring:

• Knowledge of or experience with:
  County organization, operation, policies, and procedures. Applicable state and federal rules, codes, and regulations. Records management and customer service principles, protocols and standards.
• Skill in:
  Investigating and resolving complaints of building code, onsite wastewater, land use planning, solid waste violations and other hazardous and illegal conditions. Researching conditions of approval, permit history, and County Assessor data to determine alleged violations. Communicating effectively both verbally and in writing.

$5,860.04 to $7,853.03 per month for a 172.67 hour work month. Excellent County benefit package when eligible.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent;
• AND three (3) years of progressively responsible experience with customer service;
• OR any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills and knowledge to perform the essential functions of the job.

Driving is a requirement for this position. Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Oregon driver's license within 30 days of hire date. The employment offer will be contingent upon presentation of an acceptable and verifiable driver's license, pre-employment screening for criminal history, driving history, and controlled substances (

NOTE:

Positive test results for marijuana use may result in rescission of a contingent offer of employment). This screening must be completed with satisfactory findings in order for a formal offer of employment to be extended. Must have dependable transportation and be able and willing to drive throughout Deschutes County in sometimes adverse weather conditions.

Excellent County benefit package when eligible. Deschutes County offers eligible employees a comprehensive healthcare package that covers medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage at a minimal cost of $100 for employee only and $121 per month for employee plus dependents. Included in the health care package is the Deschutes Onsite Clinic (DOC), which provides a wide range of health, wellness, and primary care services to employees and their dependents.

The DOC offers convenient hours and no out-of-pocket costs to patients. The DOC Pharmacy is a full service pharmacy available to employees and dependents to have their prescriptions filled at a discounted co-pay. In addition to the health care package, Deschutes County provides a generous and comprehensive benefits program to eligible employees. Employer paid benefit offerings include:
Life Insurance for employee and dependents, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, Long-term Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Retirement Program through Oregon PERS, Time Management Leave. Employee paid voluntary benefit offerings include: 125 Flexible Spending Program, 457 Deferred Compensation Program, Supplemental Life and Accident Insurance.