What are the responsibilities and job description for the Code Enforcement Assistant (Temporary Seasonal Position) position at City of Columbia, MO?
The Code Enforcement Assistant will work under the supervision of the Neighborhood Services Manager enforcing the Landscape Management Ordinance. Specific duties include: driving throughout the city to check for ordinance violations; bending/stooping/kneeling to measure weed and grass height; verifying information on nuisance complaint forms while at site; responding to citizen complaints regarding tall grass and weeds or other environmental nuisances; conducting property searches for ownership, primarily by use of computers; preparing documents for court actions and council billing; testifying in court as needed or assigned. The Neighborhood Services Manager may also assign other duties as needed related to the work of code enforcement in the Office of Neighborhood Services. The position will end September 30, 2026.
Minimum Qualifications
Required ability to read and interpret ordinances, rules and regulations; must have excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to prepare court documents; must have excellent research skills and ability to spend hours reviewing property documents; ability to deal courteously with the public, especially during sometimes adversarial situations; ability to bend, stoop, and kneel to measure weed height and check other violations; ability to work outdoors in and around noxious plants and other fumes in all types of weather conditions, including summer temperatures of more than 100 degrees. Horticulture knowledge preferred but not required; must be able to learn to identify a variety of plants. Requires use of personal vehicle for weed inspections (mileage to be reimbursed). Ability to use computers to access information and to prepare notices is required. Must have certificate of comprehensive general liability coverage (insurance) prior to hiring. Must have valid Missouri Driver’s License and excellent driving record; excellent work history.
Supervision Exercised
Starting Salary
$17
Open Until Filled
No
Deadline to Apply
04/20/2026
Number of Positions Available
1
Notice to Applicants
Individuals needing accommodation to apply may call 573.874.CITY (2489)
TTY: 711 (MO RELAY)
THE CITY OF COLUMBIA IS A MERIT, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: MALE / FEMALE
THE CITY OF COLUMBIA REQUIRES PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTING
The City of Columbia participates in the federal E-Verify work authorization program
TTY: 711 (MO RELAY)
THE CITY OF COLUMBIA IS A MERIT, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: MALE / FEMALE
THE CITY OF COLUMBIA REQUIRES PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTING
The City of Columbia participates in the federal E-Verify work authorization program
Special Instructions to Applicants
A temporary employee position is one created and intended to exist for less than one thousand four hundred fifty (1,450) hours in any calendar year. Temporary employees have no seniority, grievance, or appeal privileges. Temporary employees shall have no benefits except as required by law.
A temporary employee position may be full-time, part-time, variable hour or seasonal.
This is a part-time, temporary position. Seasonal and temporary employees do not qualify for sick, holiday or vacation pay.
A temporary employee position may be full-time, part-time, variable hour or seasonal.
This is a part-time, temporary position. Seasonal and temporary employees do not qualify for sick, holiday or vacation pay.
Hours
40 hours a week (8am -5pm) Monday through Friday through the summer months.
Salary : $17