Code Inspector

General Description

35 Hours per Week

This position will work a flexible schedule that will include evening and weekend hours.

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

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

35 Hours per Week

This position will work a flexible schedule that will include evening and weekend hours.

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

checking vacant houses for open windows and doors and boards when necessary; checking on blighted homes 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.
• Refers to 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 related inspection work; 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.

NOTE:

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:

The City of Kenner is an Equal Opportunity Employer - The Kenner Civil Service Department posts current examination announcements at its office and on its online application website. Job applications may be filed only when an examination is announced. It is…