Compliance Officer, Government

General Purpose

Performs a variety of technical duties as needed to assure compliance with city codes, ordinances, regulations and other legal issues related to Blasting, Mining, SWPPP.

Works under the general supervision of the Stormwater Manager.

None.

Receives daily complaints from citizens regarding alleged blasting, mining, and SWPPP violations of city ordinances, codes, and regulations; determines nature of the allegation and apprises callers of possible investigation schedule.

Post–Blast Reports; air quality monitoring and other monitoring results, list of fees charged and received. Levy fines for non-compliance (including shutting projects down).

Long haul tickets, dust control monitoring, on‑site safety conditions monitoring (neighborhood/infrastructure – not MSHA), compliance with all state and municipal codes, permitting compliance, reclamation verification (post‑completion), levy fines for non‑compliance.

Code compliance – dirt on roads/unprotected storm drains/etc., pre‑SWPPP inspections, permitting compliance, pre‑construction meeting attendance, on‑site dust monitoring, levy fines for non‑compliance.

Assists City Neighborhood Improvement Officers with code compliance as needed and as time permits.

Advises property owners, builders, contractors, architects, or developers as needed to apprise appropriate parties of concerns and potential violations; searches tax records; obtains facts necessary to determine proper course of actions; coordinates and monitors solutions.

Coordinates code enforcement activities with other city departments as necessary; works closely with Engineering Department regarding interpretations and enforcement of codes.

Conducts regular review of codes, ordinances and regulations; receives legal interpretations as needed to direct enforcement of compliance; makes recommendations related to practical application of codes and ordinances; assists in adapting, modifying or rewriting codes as needed.

Prepares and provides written and oral reports to city council, boards, committees, and public interest groups as required to explain code enforcement activities and program needs; gives testimony in a court of law as an expert witness.

Provides training and supervision to clerical staff assisting in the administration of code enforcement and related work matters.

Performs related duties as required.

Some knowledge of liability issues which arise out of investigative procedures; effective interpersonal communications; city and state codes and ordinances related to multiple aspects of public works, property rights, boundaries, subdividing and zoning, signing etc.; legal system and securing sanctions for violations; various investigative techniques; report writing, public relations.

Considerable skill in the art of diplomacy and cooperative problem solving.

Some ability to enforce regulations with firmness, tact, and impartiality; keep operating records and maintain various written reports; read maps and locate property; establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public; comprehend and interpret complex regulations related to zoning and other city ordinances.

Must possess a valid Driver's License. Obtain an RSI (Registered Stormwater Inspector), RSR (Registered Stormwater Reviewer), IDDE (Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination), and Opacity (Dust Control) Certificate.

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