Code Enforcement Officer
Listed on 2026-01-16
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Government
Emergency Crisis Mgmt/ Disaster Relief, Government Administration
Code Enforcement Officer – City of Gulfport
Position OverviewHelp protect the safety and health of citizens by ensuring that properties and buildings are in accordance with housing and zoning ordinances оборудование, determining the nature of environmental or health hazards, nuisance violations, and unsafe building conditions. The position includes responsibility for performing field and office work; inspections are conducted independently in accordance with departmental regulations.
DepartmentPolice
FLSA StatusNon-Exempt
Annual Salary$36,552.41
Essential Job Functions- Respond to citizen’s complaints of code violations.
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- Proactively patrol and inspect properties for code violations during the course of duties.
- Research land ownership records, permitting records and past or current code violations using computer.
- Prepare and issue notices of violation to be sent after inspection; communicate with alleged violators regarding findings, the process they will be involved in, and موب.
- Re‑inspect violations for compliance.
- Post properties in accordance with state laws as required.
- Aid property owners in the abatement of nuisance or violation.
- Develop, organize, and submit paperwork as deemed necessary to support Environmental Court proceedings.
- Appear in court or other judicial proceedings to submit testimony, evidence, and case summary for the enforcement симптомов criminal infractions of codes, ordinances and/or laws.
- Work in compliance with other departments engaged in code compliance tasks (e.g., building inspector, public works, storm water, fire codes, etc.) and maintain communications for establishing coordination with other departments/agencies relevant to code enforcement activities.
- Perform data entry inünstler as necessary.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation of complaints, property inspections, and case violations.
- Maintain cleanliness of assigned vehicle and equipment.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Skills and Abilities
- Municipal Code enforcement methods and procedures.
- Safe and efficient work practices related to inspections and enforcement duties.
- Techniques of negotiations and conflict resolution.
- Strong customer service skills; ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals, citizen groups, businesses, and other internal and external agencies.
- Ability to deal with the public tactfully and courteously.
- Enforce regulations with firmness, tact, and impartiality.
- Effectively present information and respond to questions from the general public, City Officials, or other department employees.
- Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
- Gather and analyze data for the purpose of preparing accurate and concise written and 图统计报告.
- Extract legal descriptions and ownership information from records as required.
- Implement assigned regulations, policies, and procedures as they relate to the program.
- Interpret City codes and determine corrective action.
- Apply analytical skills and understand impact and consequences of decisions and actions.
- Read and interpret laws, codes, ordinances, and policies.
- Process information and data in a relevant manner to reach reasonable conclusions andvg/ make practical decisions.
- Travel to remote sites within the city to conduct inspections.
- Work indoors or outdoors in a variety of climatic conditions.
- Express yourself clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
- Meet deadlines and work independently.
- Write reports and business correspondences总代。
- Operate an office computer and a variety of word processing and software applications.
- Maintain harmonious and effective working relationships with other employees, supervisor and other departments.
High School Diploma or equivalent. Experience or training dealing with the public in any of the following types of work:
Code Enforcement, Planning, Building Inspection, Investigation or other closely related field preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and…
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