What are the responsibilities and job description for the Property & Solid Waste Compliance Officer position at City of Duluth?
Conduct the full range of complaint investigations, inspections, and enforcement actions involved in determining violations and gaining compliance with City codes and state laws. Create appropriate orders of corrective actions and/or summons for non-compliance where applicable. Assess inspection and investigation information to evaluate reoccurring code violations. Assist with coordination activities for related City offices/departments and community service agencies. Essential Duties & Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned)
- Coordinate and direct inspections and assist owners and tenants, through inspection, consultation, and enforcement, in maintaining their dwellings, premises, non-dwelling structures, and vacant lands in a safe, legal, and sanitary manner.
- Implement programs to encourage solid waste reduction, including performing on-site business and multi-family dwelling inspections and educational training activities.
- Establish networks with and attend meetings of groups related to abandoned/condemned property and abandoned and inoperable vehicles, including SARA (Scanning-Analysis-Response-Assessment), Hoarding Task Force, Landlord Association, and other community meetings.
- Enforce regulations and codes governing the property maintenance of residential and commercial structures, the disposal of solid waste, abandoned property, abandoned or inoperative vehicles, and dangerous buildings, including response to complaints and investigation.
- Coordinate response to complaints concerning garbage or refuse disposal, abandoned property, and abandoned or inoperative vehicles.
- Verify, upon renewal, that the State of Minnesota has inspected refuse collection vehicles, containers, and equipment of authorized haulers in order to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
- Respond to private hauler notices of violations.
- Inspect dwellings, non-dwelling structures, and vacant lands for compliance with housing and fire, solid waste and abandoned property/vehicle codes and sanitary and safety standards, which includes routine inspections, notification of code violation, investigations, and follow-up and response to complaints.
- Consult with other agencies as necessary for the enforcement of applicable ordinances and regulations relating to building, housing, and zoning.
- Coordinate with Housing Inspectors on inspections and follow-up, when necessary.
- Collect and organize evidence of violation, and complete charge sheets for the City Attorney as appropriate.
- Serve as a witness in court cases when required.
- Maintain complete and accurate records of all inspections and daily records of all activities, and prepare information for monthly reports.
- Interpret all relevant statutes, codes, and ordinances governing residential and commercial properties in order to inform property owners, contractors, building managers, tenants, and others of compliance regulations.
- Be an effective team member by exhibiting self-motivation, supporting other employees in handling tasks, interacting effectively and respectfully with others, showing a desire to contribute to the team effort, accepting assignments willingly, and completing tasks within agreed upon timelines.
- Other duties may be assigned.