Environmental Senior Code Compliance Officer

Environmental Senior Code Compliance Officer

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Under general supervision, the Environmental Services Senior Code Compliance Officer is responsible for investigating, interpreting, and enforcing numerous commercial, residential, and miscellaneous ordinance violations for the City. This position also serves as a mentor for Environmental Services Code Compliance Officers by assisting in their training and development and for assisting with more complex environmental services code enforcement matters. This position also serves as backup to the Supervisor in limited situations.

Employees in this classification perform more technical level work than Environmental Services Code Compliance Officers. This position is responsible for issuing notices of violation and citations for non‑compliance to both commercial and residential sectors for violations of local ordinances, codes, and permits. Incumbent prepares cases for judicial process. Acts as a public information resource. Performs related work as required. May perform site plan reviews of trash enclosure facilities submitted through Citizen Self‑Service Portal (CSS).

• Enforces City ordinances and codes including, but not limited to, landscape, solid waste, environmental issues, junked and abandoned vehicles, dangerous structures, zoning, signs, fences, pods, pools and stagnant water, property management issues, illegal dumping, lighting and glare violations, noise violations, illegal home occupations, parking prohibitions, garage sales, outdoor storage and displays, drought management and other public health and safety issues in both commercial and residential arenas.
• Enforces the International Code Council’s (ICC) International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) and as may be adopted and updated in the future.
• Issues municipal court citations for violations to both the public and private sector regarding city ordinances, codes, etc.
• Testifies and presents evidence at court hearings.
• Performs research and investigative work in determining extent of violation and non‑compliance, and in preparing cases for judicial process, to include photography of evidence.
• Investigates and resolves citizen complaints received concerning suspected/potential violations in an efficient and timely manner.
• Responds to and resolves sensitive and/or controversial inquiries and complaints.
• Prepares Investigation and Abatement warrants for judicial signatures and executes those warrants.
• Prepares, maintains, and files reports and records regarding activities, i.e., door hangers, case files, inspection reports, incident reports, notices of violation, and citations.
• Responds to citizen inquiries in a courteous manner, both orally and in writing.
• Investigates and monitors construction activities for the purpose of checking permits, issuing citations or stop‑work orders until structures, premises, or property are brought to code. Performs follow‑up to ensure compliance.
• Files, makes copies, and prepares mailing of notifications and citations.
• Assists their Supervisor or Assistant Manager in prioritizing case assignments and is responsible for entering, routing, and assignment of cases to assigned staff within the division.
• Performs public speaking presentations to various boards, commissions, homeowners associations, civic groups, and other similar entities.
• Serves as a mentor for Environmental Services Code Compliance Officers by assisting in their training and development and assisting with more complex code enforcement matters.
• Shares Environmental Services Code Enforcement expertise to assist in the betterment of other employees and the organization.
• Assists in establishing standard operating procedures, setting priorities, and expediting the resolution of issues.
• Conducts research on varied topics and issues and may create reports and/or other analytical or statistical information.
• Assists in coordinating joint abatement and investigation activities with other City departments and agencies.
• Performs related work as directed.
• Complies with all written City…