NIGHTLIFE SAFETY & COMPLIANCE INSPECTOR (PART-TIME) - 0925

Brief Description

This is a part-time position (32 hours per week) with a weekly alternating schedule as follows:

• Week 1: Wednesday through Saturday, 8:00am until 5:00pm
• Week 2: Wednesday and Thursday, 8:00am until 5:00pm; and Friday and Saturday, 5:00pm until 2:00am the next morning.
  
  

Job SummaryUnder general direction and in compliance with standard operating procedures and policies, performs routine on-site inspections of establishments (i.e., bars, clubs, restaurants, pubs, taverns, eateries, retail stores, etc.) to ensure compliance of an issued Special Exception Permit and/or an issued Encroachment Permit. Conducts certificate of occupancy inspections during hours of operation and ensures compliance with building codes. Builds relationships and rapport with Central Business District (CBD) business owners and managers, emphasizing the development of a safe, healthy and active downtown. Enforces ordinances related to street performers, noise, unlawful use of power, loitering, etc. Documents and maintains inspections using an approved City database/information sharing system. Performs administrative tasks associated with inspections.

Job Duties

Essential Functions Essential Functions % of Time

• Conduct Field Inspections: Conduct routine on-site inspections of establishments (i.e., bars, club, restaurants, pubs, taverns, eateries, retail stores, etc.) to ensure compliance of issued Special Exception Permit and/or issued Encroachment permits. Check all encroachment permits on a weekly basis for compliance. Perform certificate of occupancy inspections during hours of operation and ensure compliance with building codes. Ensure businesses are in compliance with occupancy load to safeguard the safety of visitors. Discuss violations or concerns with business representatives and work with them and, if necessary, Greenville Police Department officers to get safety concerns addressed as appropriate. Inspect, record and report any street light outages or right-of-way maintenance issues, to Duke Electric or the Facilities Management division. Build relationships and rapport with CBD business owners and managers, emphasizing the development of a safe, healthy and active downtown.
  
  

60%

• Enforce Select CBD Ordinances: Enforce ordinances related to street performers, noise, unlawful use of power, loitering, etc. Identify, record and submit documentation to the Planning & Development Department on temporary signage and window coverings. Remove snipe (illegal) signs, and work with business owners to identify projects or areas that need certificate of appropriateness. Identify, tag, document and submit bags, suitcases or other personal belongings found in public space for storage.
  
  

20%

• Perform Administrative Tasks: Document and maintain inspections using an approved City database/information sharing system. Perform administrative tasks associated with inspections by entering data into the Encroachment Inspection report for the Engineering Services Department and the Business License Division. Communicate with City personnel and business representatives as needed to ensure compliance with City ordinances. Report violations to the City’s Technical Advisory Committee and Planning & Development Department regarding conditional use and special exception permits.
  
  

20%Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Over four (4) years of experience in building codes or zoning code enforcement, or a related field.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Resident Fire Marshal for the State of South Carolina.
  
  

Driver's License Requirements

• Valid South Carolina Class D Driver's License.
  
  

Performance RequirementsKnowledge of:

• Certificate of occupancy inspections.
• International Fire Codes and occupancy load.
• Building codes, zoning districts, and planning.
• City ordinances related to street performers, noise, unlawful use of power, loitering, etc.
• Special Exception Permit and/or issued Encroachment permits.
  
  

Ability to:

• Communicate basic information to the public in a respectful and knowledgeable manner.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, and the public.
• Utilize a variety of communication and interpersonal skills to interact successfully with people at a number of levels inside and/or outside the organization.
• Maintain excellent organization and attention to detail.
• Apply analytical judgment and decision-making.
• Make mathematical calculations and draw logical conclusions; work with fractions, percentages, ratios/proportions and measurements.
• Write reports, prepare business letters, summarize meeting minutes, and compose emails in a clear and professional manner.
• Read legal documents, ordinances, journals, manuals, and policies.
• Drive a City vehicle.
• Operate general office equipment to include scanner, printer, copier, telephone, and computer with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Utilize specialized software and equipment to include approved City database/information sharing system, drills, ladder, smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector, pilot gauge, spanner wrench, flashlight, fire extinguisher, two-way radio, evidence containers, camera, tablet, and light meter.
  
  

Other Information

Working ConditionsPrimary Work Location: City establishments such as bars, clubs, restaurants, taverns, eateries, retail stores, etc.Protective Equipment Required: Hearing protection and safety glasses.Environmental/Health and Safety Factors:

Frequent Exposure To Unpleasant Environmental Conditions And/or Hazards. Majority Of Work Performed Outside Or With Exposure To Risk. Daily Exposure To Noise And Vibration. Monthly Exposure To Respiratory Hazards And Physical Hazards. Seasonal Exposure To Extreme Temperature And Wetness And/or Humidity. Frequent Exposure To Mechanical Hazards, Electrical Hazards, And Fire Hazards.Physical Demands

Constantly requires walking, vision, hearing, twisting, and talking. Frequently requires standing, fine dexterity, sitting, handling/grasping, and balancing. Occasionally requires lifting, carrying, reaching, kneeling, pushing/pulling, climbing, bending, crouching and stooping and foot controls. Light strength demands include exerting up to 20 pounds occasionally, exerting up to 10 pounds frequently, or negligible amounts constantly AND/OR walking or standing to a significant degree. Mental Demands:

Frequently requires irregular schedule/overtime, working closely with others as part of a team, tedious or exacting work, and noisy/distracting environment. Occasionally requires time pressures, emergency situations, frequent change of tasks, and performing multiple tasks simultaneously.Americans with Disabilities Act ComplianceThe City of Greenville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Prospective and current employees should contact Human Resources to request an ADA accommodation.DisclaimerThe above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

The City of Greenville offers a comprehensive and affordable benefits package designed to provide a variety of choices to best fit the needs of our employees and their families. View more details about these benefits here: City of Greenville Employee Benefits.

HEALTH INSURANCE

The City offers the following health insurance options to eligible employees:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Basic Term Life
• Employee Supplemental Life
• Spouse Term Life
• Child Term Life
• Short Term Disability (STD)
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Voluntary Benefits (Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Care, etc.)
  
  

All health insurance coverage is effective the first of the month following the employee’s hire date except for LTD which is effective the 91st day following date of hire.

Leave & Holiday Benefits

• General Leave is earned/accrued biweekly by all regular, full-time and permanent part-time employees as a percentage of normal work hours.
• The City of Greenville observes 11 paid holidays.
  
  

RETIREMENT BENEFITS

The City is a member of the South Carolina State (SCRS) and Police Officers (PORS) defined benefit Retirement Systems.

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

• Employee Recognition & Awards Program (ER&A)
• Employee Service Awards
• Longevity Bonus
  
  

OTHER BENEFITS & OPPORTUNITIES

• Worker's Compensation
• Deferred Compensation
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)