Code Assistant Blight Abatement; Non-Career

Code Assistant I Blight Abatement (Non-Career)

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• All blight abatement activities including debris removal from vacant lots, grass cutting, leaf raking, etc.
• Assist code enforcement officers in evaluation/inspection of properties for violation abatement.
• Prepare reports and maintain detailed records including photographic records.
• Provide daily work reports to the Code Enforcement Billing Assistant.
• Drive city‑owned vehicles to and from work sites.
• Dispose of trash and waste materials from properties generated from trash hauler refusals.
• Trim trees or other vegetation.
• Shovel snow from walks, driveways, or parking lots and spread salt as required to maintain a safe walking surface.
• Ensure that supplies are properly stocked and available to respond to emergency situations during non‑working hours.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Possess a valid driver's license and a good driving record as determined by the City of Southfield's Driving Standards.
• Experience in lawn/landscape maintenance.
• Ability to prepare, organize and maintain a variety of field data reports.
• Work independently without close supervision.
• Effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with residents and co‑workers; public contact experience and skills necessary to encourage cooperation and compliance.
• Physical ability to successfully accomplish essential functions in the stated environment, with or without accommodation.
• Year‑round exposure to variable weather conditions and exposure to hazards associated with field inspections of construction projects, irregular terrain, and vacant property.
• Applicants will be subject to a criminal history and driving check.

• Year‑round exposure to variable weather conditions.
• Exposure to hazards or risk of injury associated with field inspections of construction projects, irregular terrain, and vacant property, and with regular vehicle operations.
• May encounter stray or wild animals.

This position is challenged to ensure that the City of Southfield's high standards of curb appeal are maintained through abatement of ordinance violations. Although the most difficult problems are referred to the supervisor or senior staff member, the incumbent must regularly exercise independent judgement and discretion based upon knowledge of the positions, policies, procedures and past practices.

Entry level

Full‑time

Administrative

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