FT - Community Risk Reduction Officer (Code Enforcement) - Fire Department

COMMUNITY RISK REDUCTION OFFICER (CODE ENFORCEMENT)

Department: Fire Department

Division: Fire Prevention

Pay: GRADE 135: $56,054.14 - $81,278.50 Annual Salary, ($26.95 - $39.08 Hourly).

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Merit, Full-Time, Eligible for Benefits

This position provides specialized zoning, housing, commercial, and public nuisance code enforcement for the city to improve commercial and residential neighborhoods. Receives immediate direction from the Ogden Fire Prevention Division.

• Performs regular property inspections, including housing, vacant building, business, and commercial properties for substandard conditions and compliance with ordinance, conditional use, and/or legal nonconforming uses.
• Coordinates inspection activity with other regulatory divisions within the city such as Planning, Business Licensing, Community Development, and Building Services.
• Negotiates and recommends solutions to gain compliance in enforcement disputes.
• Responds to citizen and property owner complaints regarding zoning, public nuisance, housing code compliance, and substandard housing violations.
• Prepare case reports for court or administrative proceedings.
• Performs the daily operation of code compliance for zoning, housing, and public nuisance code enforcement.
• Evaluates technology needs that will improve performance and compliance.
• Documents cases with photographs that clearly identifies violation.
• Documents violations in a manner consistent with municipal codes for successful prosecution if compliance is not gained.
• Attends and testifies in court proceedings to gain prosecution of code violations.
• Enforces proper zoning, nuisance, health, and safety requirements.
• Compiles and collects survey data and assist with the strategic planning of specific Community Risk Reduction objectives.
• Issues notices of violations and citations as necessary.
• Research to determine the approved conditional uses of property.
• Research owners and take actions to enforce city codes.
• Issues abatement notices for applicable code violations.
• Coordinates and oversees abatements.
• Serves as a resource to other city departments regarding zoning and other problems.
• Maintains records and reports of inspections and surveillance activities.
• Attends and participates in meetings with Community Oriented Policing for serious code violations that exhibit criminal violations.
• Documents "Notice of Dangerous Building" violations and submits file to the Building Official for processing to compliance or demolition.
• Prepares reports for management regarding activity and effectiveness with code enforcement strategies.
• Participates and provides training and mentoring to code enforcement employees on city procedures, the Property Maintenance Code and arranges for zoning ordinance training from the Planning Manager.
• Continues professional development by attending professional conferences and training sessions.
• Be aware of new trends in Community Risk Reduction and techniques for improvement.
• Participate in safety and risk management activities; take action to reduce liability to the city.
• Attendance and punctuality are essential functions of this position. Employee is required to work as a team and frequently meet with co-workers and supervisors; employee is required to communicate in-person with the public during office hours; and employee is required to use on-site equipment.
• Perform other related duties as required/assigned.

• Two years of experience conducting inspections and/or enforcing municipal codes or regulations is preferred.
• High school diploma or its equivalent.
• Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities may be qualifying.

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid Utah driver's license.
• Possession of, or the ability to obtain, the International Code Council (ICC) Zoning Inspector Certification (75) within 12 months of employment.
• Possession of, or the ability to obtain, the International Code Council (ICC) Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector Certification (64) within 12 months of employment.
• Employee will be required to complete NIMS IS100, IS200, IS700, and IS800 within six months of hire.

• Knowledge of zoning code enforcement practices, methods, and techniques of inspection including civil and criminal citation procedures.
• Knowledge of the Ogden City Municipal Code, particularly the Zoning Ordinance, Public Nuisance Ordinance, Demolition by Neglect Ordinance, and the International Property Maintenance Code, specifically housing code requirements and substandard housing conditions.
• Knowledge of professional business communication including professional conversation, letters, emails, and business reports.
• Knowledge of complex principles and techniques of inspection.
• Knowledge of conflict resolution techniques.
• Knowledge of city, state, and/or federal codes, laws, ordinances, and regulations…