Code Compliance Officer

GENERAL PURPOSE

Performs a variety of routine and complex technical work in the interpretation and enforcement of adopted codes and rules and regulations related to code enforcement and health inspections.

Receives direct supervision from the Code Compliance Supervisor.

• Examines abandoned and existing buildings or structures to insure structural strength, stability, sanitation. Ensures that adequate light and ventilation, safety to life and property from fire and other hazards incident to the construction, alteration, repair, removal, demolition, use and occupancy of buildings, structures or premises.
• Examines premises to insure safety to life and property from fire and other hazards by abatement ลด weeds and grass, litter, abandoned building materials or appliances, junk yards, etc.
• Performs on‑site inspections of abandoned and existing buildings, including commercial and residential premises, abandoned structures, abandoned vehicles, illegally parked vehicles, etc. to insure that all building, zoning, nuisance, and other codes and ordinances are followed. Examines vehicles to insure safety to public and abates vehicles in violation of the Junked Motor Vehicle Ordinance. Assists in researching problems and complaints regarding commercial and residential buildings, and code compliance.
  
  Responds to complex and sensitive building issues. Assists in resolving complex and sensitive customer service issues, either personally, by telephone or in writing; maintains records and documents of customer service issues and resolutions. Coordinates with builders and contractors and ensures that administrative warrants are prepared correctly for the abatement of code violations.
• Responds to complaints of potential code violations relating to signage, building occupancy, nuisances, hazardous sidewalks or other conditions, housing conditions incar land use, zoning, noise, dumping, clearing, grading, filling, polluting, or other code related matters.
• Conducts field investigations of potential violations; gathers evidence; questions complainants, witnesses, and suspects; compares facts to code requirements; make findings; and issues warnings, correction notices, or citations for failure to comply with ordinances and code violations.
• Remains available by radio or telephone for consultation on major emergencies and minor incidents.
• Meets with owners, tenants, contractors, developers, businesses, etc. to review and explain health and code requirements and violations or potential violations; secures code compliance.
• Patrols and/or inspects an assigned area to monitor for violations of local codes. Oversees the process for notification of the property owner, tenant, and mortgagee of code violations on sub‑standard and dangerous buildings, and prepares unsafe building reports.
• Drafts and distributes a variety of correspondence, memoranda, notices, flyers, brochures, media releases, and reports relating to code compliance issues and actions.
• Provides information to persons who request information or assistance in health or code compliance related matters.
• Maintains a variety of logs and records related to inspection and enforcement activities; prepares recommendations for amendments and additions to codes or regulations which relate to the position.
• Coordinates efforts with the police, fire, planning, building, and other related Departments, the prosecuting attorney, and other staff or agencies, as needed.
• Works with police and prosecutors to obtain appropriate statements, depositions, or admissions, as needed.
• Carries out duties in conformance with Federal, State, County, and City laws and ordinances.
• Prepares and reviews cases being prepared for trial with emphasis on the evidentiary and legal issues crucial to successful prosecution and presents exhibits or other evidence in court as required. Prepares detailed reports of activities and investigations made; consults with prosecutors and prepares case report for court action; testifies in court.
• Prepares, reviews, and retains a variety of weekly, monthly and yearly reports, memorandums, letters, and other…