Code Enforcement Officer

Code Enforcement Officer

Department: Building Inspection

Full-time/Benefits

Salary $40,976

Reports To: XXXXXXXXXX FLSA Classification: Full Time, Exempt

Date Revised: April 2019 Department: Building Inspection

Position Summary
The purpose of the class is to enforce the City’s codes and ordinances governing housing, property maintenance and nuisances, and to perform related work as assigned. This class works according to some procedures but decides how or when to do things; work is reviewed regularly by supervisor.

• Receives and responds to citizen complaints regarding substandard housing conditions, unkempt properties and nuisances.

• Identifies and confirms locations of unkempt properties; prepares and mails and/or delivers appropriate summonses to force the proper maintenance of properties; testifies in court in cases of non-compliance.

• Performs housing inspections to determine whether or not adequate living conditions are being met; reports unsanitary conditions to proper authorities.

• Issues courtesy and uniform ordinance summonses for non-compliance; follows up on each case to verify corrections have been made to comply with codes; attends court hearings and provides testimony as required.

• Explains, interprets and provides guidance regarding applicable codes and compliance requirements to property owners and others.

• Informs and updates various City departments with project status as it may influence their operations, including but not limited to business licensing and site compliance issues.

• Maintains a variety of logs and records related to enforcement activities.

• Maintains assigned vehicles and equipment.

• Receives and responds to inquiries, concerns, complaints and requests for assistance regarding areas of responsibility.

• Performs general clerical work as required, including preparing reports and records, entering and retrieving computer data, copying and filing documents, attending meetings, answering the telephone, etc.

• Attends training, conferences, meetings, etc., to enhance job knowledge and skills and maintain certifications.

It is understood that every incidental duty connected with operations detailed in this job description are not always specifically described, and employees, at the discretion of the City, may be required to perform duties not within their job descriptions and as requested as the discretion of management of the City.

• Must possess a valid state driver’s license.

• Requires a short demonstration up to and including one month.

• Demonstrate:

– Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills with ability to develop strong professional working relationships across all levels of the organization.

– Ability to speak compound sentences using normal grammar and word form.

– Ability to plan effectively, set priorities, make sound decisions, and to manage/complete multi-faceted projects in conjunction with normal activity.

– Superior organizational skills, strong quality orientation, and high attention to detail.

– Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook and custom applications.

– Strong ethical standards, reliability, professionalism, positive attitude, and ability to remain calm in stressful situations.

Beneficial Skills and Experience
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Work Environment
To ensure the greatest possible protection for employees in the workplace, the City of Anderson requires cooperative efforts of all employees with help in establishing and maintaining a safe and healthful work environment.

The City of Anderson requires that PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) be used by employees whenever workplace hazards are discovered that could damage any part of the body. In addition, the City of Anderson requires all employees to wear PPE, such as but not limited to, safety glasses, face shields, safety shoes, hearing protection (ear plugs/ear muffs), gloves, etc. as required by their job duties. PPE is to be used as a tool to eliminate and/or reduce the hazards employees face in their daily job duties.

PPE is not to be used and will not be used as a substitute for safe work practices, machine guards, or other controls designed by equipment manufacturers or other engineering sources. PPE is to be used in conjunction with these controls to increase employee protection.

ADA Compliance
The City of Anderson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.

ADA Guidelines
Physical Demands
Stand
Constantly
Frequently
Occasionally
N/A
Walk
Constantly
Frequently
Occasionally
N/A
Sit
Constantly
Frequently
Occasionally
N/A
Handling
Constantly
Frequently
Occasionally
N/A
Reach Outward
Constantly
Frequently
Occasionally
N/A
Reach Above Shoulder
Constantly
Frequently
Occasionally
N/A
Climb
Constantly
Frequently
Occasionally
N/A
Crawl
Constantly
Frequently
Occasionally
N/A
Squat or Kneel
Constantly
Frequently
Occasionally
N/A
Bend
Constantly
Frequently
Occasionally
N/A
Lifting Requirements
10 pounds or less
Constantly
Frequently
Occasionally
N/A
11 to 20 pounds
Constantly
Frequently
Occasionally
N/A
21 to 50 pounds
Constantly
Frequently
Occasionally
N/A
51 to 100 pounds
Constantly
Frequently
Occasionally
N/A
> than 100 pounds
Constantly
Frequently
Occasionally
N/A
Pushing and Pulling Requirements
12 pounds or less
Constantly
Frequently
Occasionally
N/A
13 to 25 pounds
Constantly
Frequently
Occasionally
N/A
26 to 40 pounds
Constantly
Frequently
Occasionally
N/A
41 to 100 pounds
Constantly
Frequently
Occasionally
N/A
> than 100 pounds
Constantly
Frequently
Occasionally
N/A
Definitions
N/A
Not Applicable
Activity is not applicable to this occupation
O
Occasionally
Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 – 2.5 hrs/day)
F
Frequently
Occupation requires this activity from 33% – 66% of the time (2.5 – 5.5 hrs/day)
C
Constantly
Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5 hrs/day)

The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee’s ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent an expressed or implied contract of employment nor does it alter your at-will employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate.

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