Code Enforcement Officer

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4 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $23.00 To $27.00 Hourly

Public Agency Resources (PARS), a subsidiary of Willdan Group Inc., is seeking full-time and part-time Code Enforcement Officers in the Janesville, Wisconsin area.

The Code Enforcement Officer will support municipal clients in protecting public health, safety, and quality of life. This position performs complaint-based and proactive inspections, investigates potential code violations, and works with property owners, residents, and businesses to achieve compliance through education, clear communication, and consistent follow-up.

The officer works under the direction of Willdan management and coordinates with designated client staff, seeking guidance as needed when learning requirements and handling unfamiliar situations. Assignments may include property maintenance, nuisance abatement, zoning compliance, and other local code enforcement responsibilities within the assigned scope of services and delegated authority.

• Receive and evaluate complaints, research applicable ordinances and property records, and prioritize cases according to established policies and public safety concerns.
• Conduct field inspections and investigations involving debris, refuse, overgrown vegetation, junked or unlicensed vehicles, abandoned boats, snow and ice removal, and other property maintenance or nuisance conditions.
• Investigate potential zoning and land-use violations, including unauthorized uses, outdoor storage, and other conditions within the assigned enforcement responsibilities.
• Explain applicable requirements to property owners, tenants, businesses, and other responsible parties. Provide practical guidance on corrective actions and opportunities for voluntary compliance.
• Prepare clear notices of violation, correspondence, and inspection reports that identify observed conditions, applicable requirements, corrective actions, and compliance deadlines.
• Conduct follow-up inspections, document progress, and recommend or authorize compliance extensions consistent with client policy and assigned authority.
• Maintain accurate electronic case records, photographs, inspection notes, communications, and supporting documents in the designated case management system.
• Coordinate unresolved violations with supervisors, client staff, police, and legal counsel as appropriate. Prepare documentation for authorized citations, nuisance abatement, and other enforcement actions.
• Prepare case summaries and supporting evidence; attend hearings or court proceedings and provide factual testimony when required.
• Coordinate approved nuisance abatements and document contractor work, reinspection fees, and related costs under client procedures and adopted schedules.
• Coordinate referrals with building inspection, planning, public works, police, and other agencies. Identify conditions requiring review by appropriately qualified personnel.
• Answer code questions by phone, email, at the counter, and in the field. Maintain assigned availability and report case status and workload needs to Willdan management and client staff.

Job Requirements & Qualifications

Previous code enforcement experience and professional certifications are helpful but are not required to apply. We welcome applicants who bring transferable skills, general knowledge, and a willingness to learn.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in customer service, construction, legal or administrative support, property management, inspections, code enforcement, or another field that develops relevant skills. Related education, training, volunteer work, or a combination of experience may also be considered.
• A helpful, professional approach to customer service and the ability to work respectfully with people from different backgrounds.
• General knowledge of property conditions, construction, inspections, legal processes, or local government, with a willingness to learn municipal codes and enforcement procedures.
• Ability to explain information clearly, listen to concerns, ask questions, and help people understand requirements and next steps.
• Ability to observe conditions, take photographs, keep accurate records, and prepare clear notes and correspondence.
• Basic computer skills, including email and word processing, and willingness to learn electronic inspection and case management…