The Newton Police Department Code Enforcement Division is now accepting applications for a part-time seasonal nuisance code enforcement inspector and offering a competitive hourly wage and flexible hours.

Under the supervision of the code enforcement division supervisor, the seasonal nuisance code enforcement inspector supports the police department's community service officers with enforcement of city codes related to private property upkeep, assists with the processing of violation notices, assists with property abatements by contractors, performs related clerical work, assists customers with nuisance questions and performs other related duties as required.

The seasonal nuisance code enforcement inspector works up to 24 hours a week Monday through Friday during the summer season. Hours may vary due to weather and staffing needs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Responds to alleged nuisance code violations and proactively addresses observed code violations related to property maintenance and upkeep.

• Conducts field investigations, gathers evidence and makes findings.

• Assists the community service officers with issuing warnings for violations.

• Communicates with property owners and works with citizens to achieve compliance with city code.

• Maintains effective working relations with citizens and property owners.

• Maintains a log and records work related to inspection and enforcement activities through established tracking system.

• Assists with the nuisance abatement process by assigning work to city contractors and completing documentation of the work requested and completed for assessment of the costs back to property owner.

• Assists the community service officers with preparing and issuing municipal infractions and documents for use in court cases. May testify in court cases.

• Make suggestions and recommendations to city staff about code amendments or possible new code language.

• Provides support or assistance to other city departments as directed.

WORKING CONDITIONS

A combination of indoor and outdoor work. Outdoor work includes working in adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, heat and cold. Indoor work includes normal office environment conditions.

ACCEPTABLE EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

Must be at least 18 years of age with successful completion of high school or GED. Experience with an office setting with computer skills, customer service and/or government is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to operate a normal passenger vehicle (car or pick-up truck), possess a valid driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record.

• Ability to operate a computer and utilize Microsoft Word, Microsoft, Excel, Adobe Acrobat Products and the internet.

• Ability to effectively communicate through verbal and written word.

• Ability to understand and apply city code to real world situations and possesses critical thinking skills.

• Ability to deal with difficult people and provide positive customer service.

• Ability to operate a digital camera and download photographs to computer.