PT Code Enforcement Officer

Position: Code Enforcement Officer – Part-TimeDepartment – Community Economic Development

Location: Madison Heights City HallRate of Pay: $21.25 per hour (hours will vary including evenings & weekends)

Status: Part-TimeUnion: N/A

GENERAL PURPOSE

Performs a variety of routine and complex technical work in the field of code enforcement to ensure that property owners, and/or tenants comply with the various City ordinances including weeds, housing, building, zoning, refuse, and pollution control, and any other related codes, ordinances, and standards.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general supervision of the Director of Community Economic Development.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Enforces compliance with various City ordinances including weeds, housing, building, zoning, refuse, and pollution control, and any other related codes, ordinances, and standards.
• Investigates alleged violations, issues violation notices, and issues appearance tickets when other city ordinances and other codes under the Community Development Department’s jurisdiction are not complied with and appears in court as needed to testify. Maintains adequate records and reports associated with the above duties.
• Documents inspections using camera, measuring devices, etc., and other notes needed to work with City Attorney in preparation for complaint hearings conducted by the city.
• May appear in court to testify in cases involving ordinance violations.
• Communicates with public at counter, in the field, by letter, e-mail and on via telephone regarding zoning, nuisance or property maintenance matters.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school graduate (or GED) supplemented by courses in building or property maintenance codes (desired).
• Minimum one year experience in code enforcement and building maintenance or related field preferred.
• Must possess a valid Michigan operator’s license with a good driving record.
• Must possess good communication skills (i.e. telephone, written and verbal)

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  An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer