Code Enforcement Officer​/Inspector

Description

Under general supervision, performs a variety of technical duties in support of the City’s local code enforcement program; monitors and enforces a variety of applicable ordinances, codes, and regulations related to zoning, land use, nuisance housing, building codes, health and safety, blight, graffiti, water waste, and other matters of public concern; and serves as a resource and provides information on City regulations to property owners, residents, businesses, the general public, and other City departments and divisions.

Assists in commercial and residential site plan review.

May handle a wide variety of situations & conflicts. Work involves making independent decisions within the framework of established procedures and guidelines. Decision-making opportunities increase proportionately with proven abilities.

THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, THE FOLLOWING DUTIES.
ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS MAY BE IDENTIFIED BY THE CITY AND LISTED AS SUCH IN THE INCUMBENT'S PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL ELEMENTS.
VARIOUS TASKS MAY BE ASSIGNED UNDER EACH ESSENTIAL FUNCTION.
THOSE THAT ARE LISTED UNDER THE EXAMPLES OF WORK ARE NOT ALL INCLUSIVE; THEY ARE EXAMPLES ONLY AND MAY BE AMENDED OR ADDED TO AS NEEDED BY THE CITY.

Examples of work performed in this classification include, but are not limited to, the following tasks. These tasks may be amended or other tasks may be assigned as necessary.

• Coordinate operations, services, and activities of a municipal code compliance program with other staff.
• Enforce pertinent codes, ordinances, laws, and regulations pertaining to zoning, nuisance abatement, property maintenance, building, health and safety, and related areas.
• Conduct field investigations and document enforcement of policies.

INCUMBENT PERFORMS OTHER JOB-RELATED TASKS AS ASSIGNED AND REQUIRED; ANY DUTIES/TASKS INCLUDED IN THE EMPLOYEE'S PERFORMANCE EVALUATION ELEMENTS ARE ESSENTIAL TO THAT EMPLOYEE'S POSITION WITHIN THE JOB CLASSIFICATION.

I understand that the duties listed above are intended as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed and the omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position.

This Job Description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and I understand that the employee/employer relationship is “at-will.” I also understand that this Job Description is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

If a candidate believes he/she is qualified for the job although he/she does not have the minimum qualifications set forth below, he/she may request special consideration through substitution of related education and experience, demonstrating the ability to perform the essential functions of the position.

Graduation from accredited four-(4) year college/university with major course work in construction management planning, or similar field, and one-(1) years of full-time experience in the construction, code enforcement, and/or building structure inspection field;

OR

High school graduate or equivalent, i.e., GED and five-(5) years work-related experience in construction, building inspection, or code enforcement.

Property Maintenance & Housing Inspector I.C.C. Certification, or ability to get certified within six months.

• Ability to maintain accurate documentation and case files on all investigations, inspections, enforcement actions, and other job-related activities including accurate and detailed information regarding code enforcement activity to substantiate violations; draw diagrams and illustrations and take photographs.
• Knowledge of procedures involved in the enforcement of codes and regulations including methods and techniques of conducting and documenting field investigations.
• Knowledge of city services and organizational structure as they relate to code compliance.
• Knowledge of legal actions applicable to code enforcement compliance.
• Methods and techniques of business correspondence and technical report preparation.
• Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and supporting word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
• Knowledge of current zoning and development laws and enforcement.
• Knowledge of the International Building Code, International Mechanical Code, International Plumbing Code, International Residential Code, and the National Electrical Code; working knowledge of current construction methods, materials, tools and equipment.

• Valid Mississippi drivers' license and good driving record.

Other skills and abilities: Ability to respond to inquiries, complaints, and requests for service in a fair, tactful, and firm manner. Ability to work independently in the absence of supervision.