Code Inspector

Overview

Under general supervision, performs inspections of properties for compliance with zoning and related codes and ordinances. Responsibilities include responding to complaints from the Mayor's Office, Council member offices, Director's office, Occupational License Office, and the general public; writing violations for junk vehicles, high grass, weeds, and litter on private property; completing information sheets for the City Attorney's office for the court;

checking vacant houses for open windows and doors and boarding when necessary; checking on blighted and abandoned homes; writing court summons, issuing warning violations, and testifying in City and Parish court. Reports to the Code Inspector II.

• Attends and testifies in City of Kenner and Parish Court.
• Completes information sheet for the City Attorney.
• Checks vacant houses for boarding and City houses for violations.
• Responds to complaints from various sources and observations; checks and verifies complaints.
• Removes signs from City property.
• Takes photographs and measurements of complaints.
• Checks and maintains equipment and City trucks.
• Receives and/or reviews various records and reports such as complaint form, vacant houses, vacant lots, junk vehicles, and plot map.
• Prepares and/or processes various records and reports such as complaint, vehicles, parking, fences, and houses.
• References lots and squares, permits, legal owner, proper item number, violation codes, policy and procedure manuals, computer manuals, codes/laws/regulations, publications and reference texts, etc.
• Operates a vehicle and a variety of equipment and machinery such as radio, copy machine, etc.
• Uses a variety of tools such as camera, measure wheel, etc.; a variety of supplies such as paper, stickers, marker boards, general office supplies, etc.; and a variety of computer software such as Maps, Photos, etc.
• Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as Assistant Director, Director, Mayor, Council members, Department Supervisor, and the general public.
• Employee will be required to work an evening and/or weekend shift on a rotation basis. Hours of work will be determined at the Appointing Authority's discretion.

• Assists customers at the front counter as required.
• Performs general office work as required, including entering and retrieving computer data, typing reports and correspondence, copying and filing documents, maintaining files, sending and receiving faxes, answering the telephone, etc.
• Performs related duties as required.
• May be required to work during emergency situations, including, but not limited to, city-wide declared emergencies.
• Requires a high school (or equivalent) or vocational school diploma supplemented by nine to twelve months of experience in inspection; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. This position will work a flexible schedule that will include evening and weekend hours. Must possess a valid Louisiana State Driver’s License.

• An Associate's degree or higher may substitute for six (6) months of the required experience. Proof must be submitted verifying any claim of education.
• Note:
  
  Non-competitive – all who meet the minimum requirements and have submitted all requested documentation will have their details forwarded to the Personnel Department.

The City of Kenner is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

An attached resume will not replace a completed application. Review your application to ensure it is current. Failure to provide qualifying work experience may result in your application not being considered.

DISCLAIMER:
This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.