Compliance Officer, Government

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Employment Status: Non-Union,Part-Time (
20 Hours/Week
)

Schedule :
Monday – Friday, Flexible/Varies

Certifications/Licenses

Required:

High School Diploma or general education degree (GED)

SUMMARY

The City of Chicopee’s Mayor's Office is looking to hire a Compliance Officer to respond to all complaints regarding unlicensed dogs that are received by the Mayor's Office. In addition, the position is responsible for all notifications to residents that fail to properly license their dog(s). This includes, but is not limited to, mailed and hand-delivered notifications for non-compliance. The position also tracks payments of all nuisance tickets Issued by various city departments, including the Chicopee Police Department and the Chicopee Fire Department and interacts with Chicopee District Court.

• Responds to and handles dog licensing complaints.
• Mail and or hand-deliver notifications/citations
• Responsible for follow-up and receipt of payment on all nuisance tickets.
• Maintains records of all dog licenses and nuisance tickets.
• May act as the Municipal Hearing Officer, to hear appeals of citations written by Local Code Enforcement Officials and Fire Officials.
• Tracks and ensures business certificates are accurate and kept current.
• Chief of Security for municipal, state and federal elections.
• At times assists with general office work and election work in the Mayor's Office.
• Other duties as assigned by the Mayor. Work to improve infrastructure and transportation systems to support economic growth.

(See attached for full job description).

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) – Required
• 3-6 months’ related experience and/or training
• Experience in the issuance of citations and/or subpoenas
• May have to take a Municipal Hearings course
• Ability to deal with the general public
• Working knowledge of MGL Chapter 40 Section 21 (D) Non-criminal disposition of City Ordinances.
• Working knowledge MGL Chapter 140 Section 137 Registration and Licenses
• Working knowledge of the City of Chicopee Codes Chapters 109, 144, 160, 169, 172, 188, 200, 206, 223, 243, 256, 262 and 269

BENEFITS

The City of Chicopee provides its employees (contingent upon employment status) with a robust benefits package which include the following:

Recurring Sick Time,

Vacation,

Thirteen Holidays Per Year,

Retirement Plan, and more…