Code Enforcement​/Zoning Officer

Job Title: Code Enforcement/Zoning Officer

Location: Blendon Township, Westerville, Ohio

Position Type: Full-Time, Non-Bargaining Unit

Overview: The Code Enforcement/Zoning Officer is responsible for managerial and administrative work in directing activities surrounding Compliance and Zoning for Blendon Township. Under the general supervision of the Township Administrator, the officer manages the day-to-day complaint-based code enforcement and all zoning requests. The officer also performs other duties as assigned.

Key Responsibilities: (may not include all job duties performed)

• Researches property ownership and zoning background.
• Responds to public inquiries and nuisance abatement complaints and answers questions related to Township code enforcement activities by researching, interpreting, and explaining policies and regulations; analyze, recommend, and communicate appropriate solutions to problems; address customer complaints and schedule site visits.
• Conducts field investigations and property inspections for possible violations of nuisance, zoning, junk and debris, high grass, abandoned/inoperative vehicles, housing, and related ordinances.
• Photographs any evidence; contacts responsible persons, landlords, or tenants; conducts follow-up investigations to ensure remedial action is taken; develops and maintains accurate case files.
• Issues warnings and/or abatements for violations of Township Codes relating to nuisance, zoning, junk and debris, high grass, housing deficiencies, and abandoned/inoperative vehicles.
• Provides various information and statistics in written reports for use by Township Administrator, elected and appointed officials involved in code enforcement matters.
• Follows regulations and requirements for record-keeping, report writing, and court evidence documentation.
• Works closely with homeowners, landlords, tenants, businesses, and community groups to grow strong neighborhoods through public relations, education, and code enforcement.
• Coordinates inspections and dispositions of cases with the Township Administrator.
• Anything else the Township Administrator deems necessary.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 or older and legally permitted to work in the United States of America.
• Ability to use basic principles and practices to enforce various laws, ordinances, and codes.
• Possession of a current valid Ohio driver's license and a satisfactory driving record as determined by the Township required at the time of appointment.
• Equivalent to completion of a high school diploma.
• Zero (0) to two (2) years of recent full-time work experience performing similar duties to Code Enforcement.
• Ability to exercise sound independent judgment and discretion within established guidelines.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing courteously, effectively, and productively.
• Ability to operate computers and various software and database applications and works independently in the absence of supervision.