Code Enforcement Officer

Description

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• Applications are reviewed on a regular basis and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. **

Under general supervision, performs intermediate work coordinating and performing a variety of duties related to the receipt, investigation, enforcement and resolution of potential violations of local codes and ordinances; performing related tasks as apparent or assigned.

This is a safety sensitive position and is subject to random and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.

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• Conducts onsite inspections and re-inspections; investigates and determines the existence and type of zoning, signage, health, noise, animal, public safety, property maintenance, nuisance, and Vacation Home Rental (VHR) code violations; performs inspections for new and renewed VHR permits and prepares related assessments; recommends corrective actions to achieve compliance; establishes reasonable time frames for corrective action; issues notices of violation and citations;
  
  and conducts follow-up monitoring to ensure compliance.
• Answers inquiries from and advises property owners, builders, outside agencies, and the public regarding compliance with zoning regulations, property maintenance standards, structure design standards, regulatory practices and current active code enforcement cases; maintains records of citizen inquiries and complaints and tracks status of resolution; notifies citizens and other parties of the status of such inquiries by phone, letter, or in person.
• Accepts, processes, investigates and ensures a timely resolution to citizen-initiated potential code violations; responds to citizen complaints regarding potential code violations; conducts research regarding property ownership, current and past permits and applications, and applicable codes; coordinates code enforcement actions with other County departments and other governmental agencies when necessary.
• Consults with and coordinates activities with Code Enforcement Officer‑Senior, Planning Department management, the County Manager, District Attorney, County department heads, and other County staff; plans and recommends code enforcement strategies and policies; develops code enforcement procedures and schedules; assists planners in preparing new municipal codes or revising existing ordinances.
• Develops inspection checklists, deposit for inspections; maintains accurate, complete records of complaints, inspections, violations and citations; prepares periodic written reports detailing code enforcement activity and results for presentation to the Planning Commission and/or Board of County Commissioners.
• Prepares record of violations for submittal to the District Attorney's office; prepares materials for Board of County Commissioner's review; gives written or oral testimony before the Board of Commissioners and/or Court of Law.
• May be called upon to make presentations before Board of Commissioners or Planning Commission on code violations; may represent the County in court and testify regarding code violations.
• Manages the Vacation Home Rental compliance per code.
• Uses County vehicle to perform various tasks related to job duties.
• Represents the County with dignity, integrity, and a spirit of cooperation in all relationships with staff and the public.
• Contributes effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives, and activities.

• Position requires a High School diploma or GED and a minimum of three (3) years of experience in building inspection, planning/zoning, or closely related field; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

• Current Code Enforcement Officer Certification from the International Code Council (ICC) or American Association of Code Enforcement (AACE) within 12 months of date of employment.
• Valid Driver's License

The characteristics listed below are representative of the physical demands, physical agility, sensory requirements, and environmental exposures required by an individual to successfully perform the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 100 pounds of force.
• Work regularly requires speaking or hearing, using hands and repetitive motions; occasionally requires standing, walking, sitting, reaching with hands and arms and pushing or pulling.
• Work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to receive detailed information through oral communication and/or to make fine distinctions in sound.
• Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small…