CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER

TITLE: CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER

DEPARTMENT: Community Development

DESCRIPTION:
Under the supervision of the Assistant City Manager, the Code Enforcement Officer is responsible for community beautification and the preservation of the public health, safety, and welfare through the consistent and proactive enforcement of City codes related to tall grass and weed nuisances, inoperable vehicles, and other nuisances (trash/junk/rubbish) located on private property.

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
THE FOLLOWING DUTIES ARE NORMAL FOR THIS TITLE. THESE ARE NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS EXCLUSIVE OR ALL-
INCLUSIVE. OTHER DUTIES MAY BE REQUIRED AND ASSIGNED.

• Attendance and dependability.

GENERAL TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
WHILE FOLLOWING TASKS ARE NECESSARY FOR THIS POSITION, THEY ARE NOT AN ESSENTIAL PART OF THE DUTIES OF THIS POSITION AND MAY ALSO BE PERFORMED BY OTHER EMPLOYEES.

• Proactively patrols the community and enforces adopted nuisance abatement codes.
• Investigates violations pertaining to tall grass and weeds on private property and coordinates abatement with the property owner or designated abatement contractor.
• Investigates violations pertaining to inoperable vehicles and coordinates abatement of violating issues with the property owner.
• Investigates violations pertaining to nuisances on private property including, but not limited to trash, junk, rubbish, and coordinates abatement with the tenant and/or property owner or designated abatement contractor.
• Removes signs that are illegally placed within the public right-of-way.
• Conduct field inspections in response to violation complaints issued and communicate with complainants and property owners as needed.
• Coordinates with City Planner to resolve violations of the adopted zoning regulations.
• Issue notices of violation of nuisance codes and provide information in the time frame allowed for achieving compliance.
• Follow-up on violations to ensure they are corrected through voluntary compliance, abatement, or judicial action.
• Answer questions and provide information to citizens pertaining to municipal code violations.
• Issue contractor licenses to general and trade contractors who meet the requirements of adopted city code after all required information has been submitted to the Community Development Office.
• Issue building, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fencing, roofing, right-of-way; floodplain development, and other project permits to general contractors, trade contractors, and the public who meet city requirements after all required project information has been submitted, reviewed, and approved.
• Confer with other city staff to ensure consistent code enforcement and to develop recommendations for improvement.
• Maintain case files, logs, and other records related to inspection and enforcement activities, and ensure that appropriate evidence, such as field notes, photographs and statements from complainants are included.
• Prepare written staff reports and present evidence pertaining to code violations to management, and occasionally to the City Council and/or municipal court.      

OTHER TASKS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The duties listed in the Essential Functions and Responsibilities are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. Continually looks for new and improved ways of completing the Essential Functions and Responsibilities. Other tasks as assigned will be performed in order to address business needs. Abide by all standards, conduct, and policies as outlined in the Employee Handbook.

GENERAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
LANGUAGE ABILITY AND INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION

• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other City employees and the public.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to perform physical activities such as lifting, standing, walking, talking, bending, reaching, grasping.
• Uses hands repetitively to handle, feel and operate standard office equipment and computers.
• Occasionally lifts up to 50 pounds.
• Normal vision and depth perception, with or without correction.
• Normal hearing, with or without correction.
• Ability to work within varying environments and weather conditions, depending on the job site and time of the year.

COGNITIVE:

• Work under supervision and cooperatively with other employees.
• Ability to listen, understand and communicate information.
• Basic understanding of math.
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility in work environments, performing a variety of frequently changing tasks.
• Ability to interpret and enforce laws, ordinances, codes, and procedures.
• Ability to meet and deal tactfully with the public and communicate effectively and clearly, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to understand and follow both oral and written instructions.
• Ability to gain a thorough knowledge of the City’s municipal codes.
• Ability to prepare detailed investigative reports.
• Ability to access, input, process and retrieve information from the computer and learn required computer software.
• Ability to listen, understand, read, write, and communicate information.
• Ability to maintain detailed files and records.
• Ability to demonstrate a high level of integrity.
• Knowledge of algebra and geometry with ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify appropriate solutions or approaches to problems.
• Ability to record details about names, faces, and incidents quickly and accurately.
• Ability to plan, negotiate, direct, control, and monitor other activities.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, management, and the public, often times during difficult or potentially conflictual circumstances.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of safe working environment principles, including appropriate methods of lifting heavy objects, climbing on ladders, and the proper use of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Safe driving practices and knowledge of state and local laws pertaining to the operation of motor vehicles on streets, roads, and highways.
• General knowledge of Mayor – Council – Manager form of government required.
• Must be able to successfully complete a thorough background check and successfully complete a physical exam and drug test.

Benefits:

The City of Augusta offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support the well-being of our employees.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision 
• KPERS - Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• 457 - Retirement plan
• YMCA Discount
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible savings account
• Life insurance
• Sick and Vacation
• AFLAC and LegalShield
• 12 Holidays and 1 Wellness Day
• * Salary may vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift - Typical hours 7.30am - 5:00pm Monday - Thursday with a flexible schedule as needed.
• Friday - 8.00am - 12.00pm

Application Question(s):

• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Valid DL (Required)
• Current and ongoing membership in good standing with the Kansas Association of Code Enforcement (KACE) and ICC required.
• International Code Council (ICC) Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector Certification required within first 12-months; ongoing Continuing Education Units (CEUs) required.

Work Location: In person

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying the position.  Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodations.

The City of Augusta is an Equal Opportunity Employer.