Code Enforcement Officer

Job Summary

Code Enforcement Officers enforce city ordinance and property maintenance code violations for the Community Development Department in a technical and administrative manner. Officers are responsible for investigating nuisance complaints such as tall grass, derelict vehicles, rubbish and garbage complaints, etc. Duties also include following up on citizen requests, assisting in establishing code enforcement compliance plans for active cases and providing pro‑active code enforcement.

Additional duties include performing property maintenance occupancy inspections on primarily residential properties, documenting inspection results, and assisting other inspectors and code enforcement officers as needed on higher‑level cases.

Planning and Zoning

Non‑Exempt

$24‑$25/hr

• Investigates citizen complaints concerning municipal building code violations, nuisance violations, property maintenance, zoning regulations, and fire safety issues.
• Inspects properties for violations to determine if complaint is valid and determines if any corrective action is required.
• Prepares abatement cases; prepares notices and required correspondence and documents.
• Ensures code enforcement actions are logged and records are kept in compliance with department regulations.
• Responds in writing, by phone, and in person with residents, businesses and others regarding complaints and follow‑up activities taken to resolve issues.
• Assists property owners in achieving voluntary compliance by recommending corrective actions.
• Conducts follow‑up inspections to determine if corrective action has been taken and is compliant with municipal building codes and ordinances. When corrective action has not occurred, initiates court action.
• May appear in court, as needed, on enforcement actions and may also work with the City Attorney on enforcement issues.
• Confer and coordinate with other agencies and departments, including Public Works, Fire, and Police, on the investigation and disposition of nuisance, zoning, pest infestation, noise, smoke, vehicle, litter and related violations.
• Conducts on‑site occupancy inspections of single and multi‑family residential properties for occupancy permits to ensure compliance with adopted International Code Council (ICC) Building Code, ICC Residential Code, ICC Property Maintenance Code and other related City Codes.
• Documents each inspection according to the inspection checklist and uses computer program to input code violations in a written report.
• Maintains files and records related to citations and violations; prepares a variety of written reports, memoranda and correspondence.
• Inputs and retrieves a variety of information using a computer terminal, tablet or other electronic device.
• Coordinates with other public and private agencies to abate public nuisances.
• As assigned, assists in the inspections for other inspectors in different discipline areas (electrical and building & zoning) when the inspectors are unable to personally conduct the inspection.
• Performs various other duties and functions as required or assigned within area of expertise or scope of the position.
• Will need to traverse uneven terrain and be exposed to all types of weather elements in carrying out enforcement duties.

• Knowledge of basic principles and procedures of record keeping.
• Modern office procedures and methods including computers.
• Effective oral and written communication methods.
• Proficient computer skills and Microsoft Office suite of programs.
• Negotiation and conflict resolution techniques.
• Ability to interpret a variety of codes, laws, ordinances, regulations and other information furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Correctly prioritizes cases and exercises sound judgment.

This position works under the general supervision of the Code Official.

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Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment:
Ability to work in a standard office environment as well as out in the field in an inspection site environment. Essential functions may require…