Code Compliance Specialist - Short Term Rentals

Job Posting

The purpose of this position is to enforce the Gila County Short Term Rental Ordinance and other Ordinances using the Gila County Hearing Officer Rule of Procedure. This position investigates potentially unregistered short-term rental properties and other complaints in Gila County, verifies ownership using recorded property deeds, drafts legal documents for service of process, presents evidence at a hearing to the Gila County Hearing Officer, and monitors the status of a high volume of cases.

This position may also conduct on-site inspections and prepare reports on inspections. The role also involves customer service duties.

Responsibilities include:

• Preparing letters, notice of violation/summons and setting hearing and compliance dates.
• Conducting site inspections, verifying validity of complaint, composing consequent reports, and opening cases, referring relevant items to other government agencies.
• Interpreting County codes and determining/helping to meet permit and other requirements.
• Monitoring cases and reporting any changes, keeping complainants informed, and working with owners to resolve violations and achieve compliance.
• Preparing documentation for cases required to go before Hearing Officer.
• Providing customer service: answering questions; assisting public with preparation of building and zoning applications.
• Performing other duties as assigned.