What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Compliance Specialist position at City of Newberry?
Job Summary:
Performs skilled inspection work in securing compliance and establishing codes governing the city’s ordinances. Must interpret, apply, and enforce the rules and regulations relating to code violations. Collaborates with the finance department regarding business licenses and A-Tax, as well as with the police department in issuing citations and tickets due to delinquency on business licenses, A-Tax payments, and code/ordinance violations. Assists citizens, business owners, and homeowners with guidance on the policies, procedures, and requirements for ordinances, business licenses, and A-Tax.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- None.
Additional Essential Knowledge:
- City codes and ordinances; Federal and State laws; International Codes Services and SC Code of Regulations; SC Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation; Newberry County Assessor database.
- State, federal, and local business license regulations and policies; A-Tax policies and procedures.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Provides exceptional customer service to citizens, business owners, and homeowners regarding the process of getting business licenses, paying A-Tax, and following city ordinances. Must have a collaborative approach with the finance department, police department, building official, and development departments, and ensure there is good communication between the departments and customers.
- Processing business licenses and building permits, as well as processing all information related to business licenses, including reports, following up on unpaid business licenses, and assisting in the business license renewal process.
- Responds to complaints from property owners; investigates and researches the complaints; follows up on cited properties; prepares evidence as needed for cases.
- Responsible for patrolling the city and citizen properties to ensure compliance with local ordinances and citing violations. Works with the police department in ticket issuance.
- Identifies property that is in violation, documents findings; sends notice of violations to owners of record; and posts the notices on the property. Takes measurements and photos; gathers any necessary evidence for City code violation case hearings; research legal description of property, property ownership, and ordinances; makes oral presentations if called to testify in Court.
- Responsible for ensuring accommodations taxes are paid and issuing notices of violations.
- Follows up on inspection results, clearing the property and recording the date of abatement or issuing an ordinance summons; prepares and presents a case to the Municipal Judge; follows up on court-ordered abatement.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Must have clear and effective communication across a diverse group, including co-workers, Newberry citizens, Newberry County, contractors, engineers, and architects, as well as industrial and commercial representatives.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail as well as time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines; ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, City Works, PayGo, and other related software.
Minimum Education, Certifications, and Experience:
Associate degree in business, accounting, project management, or related field.
At least two years of related work experience.
Preferred Education, Certifications, and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or related field.
Three to six years of experience in code enforcement and/or business licensing.
ICC International Property Maintenance and Housing Code (IPMC)
Work Schedule and Overtime:
Monday through Friday, typical hours are 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, with occasional overtime on Saturdays.
Physical Demands/Requirements:
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer or driving/traveling in a vehicle.
Work in an outside environment and meet the physical demands of the position.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
Must be able to stand or walk for long periods of time, climb, kneel, crouch, and balance.
Performs other duties as needed. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Hourly Non-Exempt: $21.61 - $26.80 Per Hour ~ Based on Education, Certifications, and Experience
Employee Fringe Benefits
- Blue Cross Blue Shield State Health Insurance.
- The City covers 100% of individual employee health insurance premiums as well as employer-paid basic life insurance, basic long-term disability, and basic dental insurance.
- Participation in the SC Retirement System and the Police Officers Retirement System
- 12 Paid Holidays 1 Floating Holiday
- 12 Sick Leave days per year. Employees can accrue and roll over up to 18 weeks annually.
- 10 Annual Leave days per year accrued from the date of hire; 15 days after two years of service; 20 days after 15 years of service. Employees can accrue and roll over up to eight weeks of leave annually.
- 2 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave
- Employer-paid training and certifications
- Employee Assistance Program with FirstSun EAP. Employee and household members are eligible for 3 counseling sessions per year and 5 life management sessions each.
- Paid-to-Volunteer Program
- Free Gym Membership with three local gym options
- Longevity and Service Recognition Program
- Free Annual Health Screening
The City of Newberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This organization is inclusive and diverse and encourages all people who meet the required qualifications to apply.
Salary : $22 - $27