Ordinance Compliance Specialist

Are you passionate about creating safer, more livable neighborhoods? As an Ordinance Compliance Specialist with the City of Medford, you’ll be the driving force behind preserving our community’s beauty and safety. You'll work directly with residents, businesses, and City departments to resolve property concerns, encourage voluntary compliance, and help maintain the high standards our city is known for.

We’re looking for motivated individuals with a background in construction, property management, inspection, or municipal compliance who are ready to make a positive impact. If you’re skilled at problem-solving, enjoy fieldwork and office time, and take pride in tactful communication and real results, this could be the perfect role for you. Be part of a team that values integrity, high standards, and customer service excellence – apply today at Medfordoregon.gov!

Required Education and Experience:

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent; and
• Must be 18 years of age or older; and
• One (1) or more years of experience in related field such as construction, architecture or engineering, code interpretation, compliance, building inspection, property management, or other related work history deemed applicable.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Municipal code interpretation.
• Interpretation/application of ordinances.
• Building inspection.
• Customer service and conflict resolution skills

Available Schedule:

• 8 hours daily, Monday - Friday

Compensation & Information on Benefits:

This position is part of the AFSCME employee group.

**Scheduled salary increases and a potential 2.5% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) are anticipated effective July 1, 2025**

The anticipated hiring range for the Ordinance Compliance Specialist position is $27.59 (first step) to $28.97 or $30.41 (second or third step). The City of Medford determines starting pay based on an evaluation of relevant education, experience, andqualifications as provided by the applicant in their application materials, alongside others who perform work of comparable character consistent with the Oregon Equal Pay Act. Six steps are included in this salary range, allowing opportunity for annual movement through the steps.

Healthcare Benefits:

• Medical, vision and dental benefits for employee and family, paid at 100% by the City with the opportunity to buy-up to a lower deductible plan
• Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance – policy value of $50,000 paid by the City
• Long-term disability insurance provided by the City
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA-VEBA) contributions provided by the City

Retirement Benefits:

• Oregon Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) lifetime pension after retirement at no cost to employee
• PERS is 100% fully paid as the City pays both the employer and the employee’s (6%) contributions
• Deferred Compensation retirement plan (Section 457 Plan) for employee's retirement planning

Additional Benefits:

• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• The City’s Wellness Program promotes physical, social, emotional, intellectual, financial and environmental wellness with various goals and challenges to participate in throughout the year. Employees may qualify for wellness incentives by completing milestones set within the program up to $200 annually
• Access to the City's fully equipped fitness center 24/7

Examples of Job Duties: Essential Functions of the Position:

• Performs investigations of blighted conditions of occupied or buildings left abandoned, unsecured, partially destroyed or in an unreasonable state of partial construction. This includes unpainted or paint that has been allowed to deteriorate within the City and obtains code compliance with appropriate rules, guidelines and architectural standards governing violating conditions.
• Investigates and resolves blighted conditions using tact and diplomacy to encourage voluntary compliance.
• Coordinates necessary inspections and monitors project status. Maintains accurate records and completes investigative reports on each complaint investigated.
• Facilitate code compliance when violations are identified by educating businesses and residents about their responsibilities under the code.
• Prepares and sends appropriate compliance letters, works with citizens to achieve voluntary compliance, and performs follow-up inspections. May issue citations in cases where compliance is not voluntarily provided.
• Coordinates compliance efforts and responds with other City departments to address community livability concerns. Works closely with the Building Safety and Planning Departments to coordinate responses to a variety of land use, building, and livability issues.
• Develops and maintains forms, records, and reports; documents code violations with photographs and case notes.
• Responds to inquiries from the public, City staff, and others, interpreting and explaining City codes, ordinances, policies, and procedures pertaining to code compliance.
• May receive subpoenas, present evidence, and testify in court on code violation cases.
• Stays up to date with changes in codes, laws relative to blight, and enforcement techniques through continuing education and professional development opportunities.
• The scope of the assigned area will depend on departmental structure and is at the discretion of the Community Development Director or designated staff.

Go to Medfordoregon.gov to apply for this position!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $57,380.00 - $73,234.00 per year

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $57,380 - $73,234