Code Enforcement Officer II

Salary $27.64 - $39.33/hour; $4,790.93 - $6,817.20/month; $57,491.20 - $81,806.40/year

This is responsible entry-level inspections work involving the enforcement of standards code compliance. Bargaining unit position.

An employee in this class is responsible for learning the process of, and performing, building inspections, to include existing structures, residential, and commercial structures. Employees are required tohave a background in the inspection field and knowledge of applicable codes,ordinances and inspectional procedures. The exercise of reasonable initiative and independent judgment is required in completing assigned tasks. Work is ofmore than average difficulty and involves the inspection of commercial and residential buildings that are existing or are being repaired, remodeled or enlarged.

Inspections are conducted to ensure the building's structural integrity and to check for compliance with building codes and ordinances.

Employees may provide inspections necessary to enforce related tree removal,zoning, site clearing, flood plain, landscaping, parking regulations, stormwater regulations and sign ordinances. The operation of a lightweight motor vehicle in traveling to and from work locations is also  addition, an employee in this classmust perform inspections to determine and enforce compliance with environmental standards and related codes. The purpose of such inspections is to uncover and correct such conditions as storage of junk and inoperative vehicles, excessive accumulations of trash and debris, illegal dumping, and improper or unsanitary harboring of animals which are a public nuisance, or which represent potential hazards to the health, welfare and safety of the city's citizens.

In order to complete inspections in a timely and proper manner, employees must be knowledgeable of the contents of the code and keep abreast of any changes therein.

Although employees have access to leador supervisory personnel for assistance in resolving difficult, unusual or sensitive situations, reasonable initiative and independent judgment are required in seeking code compliance through voluntary cooperation, notices of violation and, when non-compliance persists, issuance of citation or processed through a court or magistrate hearing.

Tact and courtesy are also required aswork involves extensive public contact, often with irate or unreasonable people,builders, architects, property owners and other individuals involved. Although work is performed under general supervision, considerable time is spent engaged in fieldwork without proximity to the immediate supervisor. Work is reviewed through reports submitted, field observation, conformance to workload standards, and results obtained.

Learning the process of inspecting improved properties with residential or commercial buildings, both occupied and vacant to determine the condition of foundations,concrete slabs, beams, pilasters, steel placement, framing, interior and exterior walls, floors, electrical, plumbing, stairways, insulation, roofing,and related structural components of buildings, appurtenances, and accessory structures for structural integrity, sanitary facilities, damaged, rotted ortermite infested wood, and conformance with building codes, ordinances, permits,and approved plans;

conducts elevation and drainage inspections to ascertain compliance with flood control ordinances.

Conducts secondary inspections after necessary repairs have been made.

Prepares demolition orders for structures that meet the criteria of a condemnation.

Prepares securing orders for open/vacant structures, that due to neglect and/or vandalism, advanced deterioration has occurred. Prepares vacate orders for structures that are determined to be unfit for human habitation. Prepares property maintenance abatement work orders for neglected properties.

Inspects improved and unimproved properties, including vacant lots and residential and commercial buildings, both occupied and vacant to determine compliance with environmental standards and related codes; observes and records detected violations, such as storage of junk and inoperative vehicles, placement of offensive matter on streets and vacant lots, littering, improper or unsanitary harboring of animals, harboring animals which are harmful to the public health,excessive accumulations of trash and debris, and other public nuisances;inspects

illegal dump sites and participates in stakeout activities to identify persons responsible for illegal disposition of materials and trash; performs inspections to determine and enforce compliance with provisions of zoning/land-useand related sign ordinances;.

Receives,records, and investigates code violation complaints; explains code violation sand requirements for corrective action to property owners and occupants of residential and commercial properties.

Maintains records of inspections and other work performed; prepares and submits reportsof field activities; utilizes computers and related software for…