Code Compliance Officer REQ

Overview

The City of Overland Park has a full-time Code Compliance Officer I position available in the Planning & Development Services Department.

• Inspect residential and nonresidential property and enforce compliance with municipal codes and ordinances related to zoning, public nuisances, property maintenance, public health and environment.
• Prepare and issue violation notices, notices to appear in Municipal Court, work orders for abatement action by the City, written reports, memos and correspondence.
• Participate in emergency operations, including snow removal, as required.
• Receive, investigate, and inspect alleged violations and enforce local codes, ordinances and state laws related to zoning, public nuisances, property maintenance, public health and environment.
• Inspect residential rental property for compliance with local ordinances.
• Prepare inspection reports, issue violation notices and take appropriate action based on findings; recommend and assist with posting vacant property.
• Prepare and issue work orders for abatement action by the City.
• Issue Notice to Appear in Municipal Court; compile evidence and consult with Prosecutor's Office regarding legal action and prosecution of violators; may prepare prosecution summaries; attend and testify at arraignment and trial.
• Utilize the City s computer software applications to enter daily inspections, schedule re-inspections, manage complaints and correspondence, and maintain documentation.
• Inspect and issue permits to massage businesses.
• Meet with Homeowners Associations and other neighborhood groups when requested to speak on code enforcement and related property maintenance issues.
• Assist with conducting solid waste vehicle inspections.
• Participate in emergency management operations for the City, including snow removal, as required.
• Carry out and/or perform other duties as assigned.
• The employee must be available to communicate with subordinates, supervisors, customers, vendors and others as needed; must be punctual and timely in meeting performance requirements and deadlines.
• Must successfully pass a thorough background check, drug screen and physical exam.

• Education equivalent to a high school diploma required.
• Additional college-level courses in business correspondence and/or conflict resolution preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver s license and maintain an insurable driving record.
• Employees hired after April 15, 2014 must have or obtain a commercial driver s license (CDL) within 12 months of employment with the City and maintain an insurable driving record.
• The preferred candidate will have two years of job-related work experience in code enforcement or experience in construction, food safety or environmental health.

• Analytical and research skills
• Attention to detail
• Basic math & accounting
• Computer software skills to process and enter daily work
• Facilitation
• Effective communication with managers, supervisors, vendors and the public
• Project management
• Working knowledge of public sector administration
• Public speaking
• Time management
• Strong oral and written communication
• Use of testing and sampling equipment for chlorine and pH levels in pools

• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to exhibit diplomacy and judgment
• Ability to recognize and protect confidential information
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks
• Ability to read and comprehend policies