8645 - Code Enforcement Officer (Development Services)

Jackson County Employment Opportunity.

Jackson County Code Enforcement is a division of the Jackson County Development Services Department. Code Enforcement is responsible for enforcing Oregon building codes, local and land development and codified ordinances. Development Services is recruiting for one full-time Code Enforcement Officer to join our team. 

The mission of Code Enforcement in Jackson County is to protect the health and safety of the county’s residents and visitors, as well as the livability of the community by assuring compliance with the County’s land use, environmental and construction codes. The County will ensure compliance both by encouraging voluntary compliance and by prosecuting noncompliance. The program is complaint driven and strives to attain voluntary compliance by educating citizens and collaborating with other agencies.

The ideal candidate will have strong customer service and interpersonal communication skills. Code Enforcement Officers often interact with people who are experiencing extreme emotions/stress, and effective interpersonal communication skills are crucial. This position is responsible for self-managing a high volume of work and conflicting priorities. Competitive applicants will be self-motivated and have previous experience with case or project management. Top applicants will have a background in enforcement or regulatory compliance, previous experience issuing summons/citations and testifying in court or hearings processes.

Jackson County Code Enforcement regulates the production of commercial cannabis through the enforcement of Building Code and Land Use Development Ordinances. Code Enforcement Officers are required to routinely work in and around cannabis, including marijuana. This position requires working closely with partner agencies to investigate and enforce violations.

Jackson County strives to recruit, hire and retain the best employees!

• Strong candidates will demonstrate the following attributes:
  1. Honesty
  2. Integrity
  3. Team oriented attitude
  4. Customer service focused approach
  5. Ownership and Accountability
  6. Flexible, Adaptable and Resilient
  7. Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with outside agencies
  8. Deliver fair, unbiased and firm enforcement when necessary
• Pass a criminal background check prior to hire. 
• Submit an acceptable DMV certified court print prior to hire. click on the following link to review Jackson County's requirements for an acceptable driving record.  

• Pass a pre-employment drug screen, which includes screening for Marijuana. Click on the link to review Jackson County's Drug-Free Workplace Policy.

I.    Position Summary

Conducts field investigations of development activities and complaints; ensures compliance with state and local planning and related codes and ordinances; and, assists and provides clarification of policies and procedures to the public, law enforcement agencies and other affected parties as required. Performs a full range of complex analytical tasks and works under direction within a framework of established procedures with general instructions.  

II.   Examples of Essential Position Duties (The following duties represent some of the principal job duties; however, they are not all-inclusive. Other duties may be required or assigned.)

• Receives and investigates citizen complaints of state and local code and ordinance violations. Interviews complainants, witnesses and defendants; evaluates statements made; prepares written reports.
• Inspects altered and repaired construction for adherence to permit requirements.
• Reviews a variety of permits, court orders, assessment records, statutes, maps and ordinances; determines code compliance.
• Issues warnings and citations as appropriate; prepares and sends notices to violators.
• Contacts contractors/builders to ensure required inspections are conducted.
• Responds to public inquiries; explains policies and procedures.
• Consults and network with law enforcement and other public agencies and departments; gains cooperation and support for enforcement activities.
• Organizes and tracks cases; prepares and maintains a variety of  records, reports, and logs; records actions taken, citations issued, dispositions and inter-agency response status.
• Adheres to regulatory requirements, collective bargaining agreements, County and departmental policies and procedures, required trainings, as well as safe work practices.
• Develops and maintains effective internal and external working relationships at all levels.
• Has regular and reliable attendance. Overtime may be required.

III.  Minimum Requirements (Performance of the essential duties of this position includes the following requirements, physical demands and/or working conditions)

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent AND three years prior work experience in the field of community development, planning, zoning, code enforcement, law enforcement, or related field, with extensive public contact (one year experience with a public entity preferred); OR
• Any combination of education and experience which provides the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge, and ability required to perform the job.

License, Certificate or Other

Requires possession of a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record. Appointment to Code Enforcement Officer within one month of hire.

IV.  Other Requirements                                 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Position requires knowledge of basic principles and techniques of investigation; pertinent state and local planning codes and ordinances; land development procedures; construction and trades practices and procedures; civil code, and rules of evidence and court procedures.  Ability to read, interpret and apply a variety of written materials including statutes, codes, ordinances, maps, policies and procedures; obtain and accurately   analyze needed information and evidence through observation, review of facts and materials and interviews; prepare and maintain a variety of written materials, logs and records including correspondences and reports;  establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; use basic arithmetic to calculate volume, area, distance, span, limitations and other calculations related to assigned work; make oral presentations; prioritize work to meet established deadlines; use a variety of office machines, tools and equipment including staple gun, screwdriver, camera, film and measuring tape; and interpret and explain department policies and procedures as necessary.

Physical Demands (Performance of the essential duties of this position includes the following physical demands)

Requires the ability to perform on-site field appraisals including exertion of a moderate amount of physical effort; requires sufficient hand/eye coordination to perform semi-skilled repetitive movements such as filing, data entry and/or use of calculators, ten-key adding machines or other office equipment or supplies; requires driving and the ability to operate a motor vehicle. Sensory requirements include sound and visual perception and discrimination, as well as oral communications ability.

Working Conditions (Performance of the essential duties of this position includes the following working conditions)

Incumbents are exposed to adverse weather, including extreme temperatures, rain, snow, sleet and hail. Incumbents are also exposed to dangerous or unpleasant conditions and substances, including noise, traffic hazards, biohazards, noxious plants and wildlife. May include exposure to disruptive people.

V.   Additional Information

This classification description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, knowledge, skills, abilities, or requirements, as any one position in this classification may be assigned some or all of these duties, in addition to other duties not explicitly listed here. The various duties, responsibilities and/or assignments of this position may be unevenly balanced and change from time to time based upon matters such as, but not limited to, variations in the shift, work demands, seasons, service levels and management’s decisions on how to best allocate department resources. Any shift, emphasis or rebalancing of these assigned duties, responsibilities and/or assignments does not constitute a change in the job classification. The County shall schedule employees and determine FTE consistent with its determination as to efficiency of operations, financial advantages to the County, and/or effective service to the public.

 

JACKSON COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Jackson County does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability. Women, minorities and the disabled are encouraged to apply. Upon request, special accommodations and/or assistance will be gladly provided for any applicant with sensory or non-sensory impairments.  Because of the Immigration Reform Act of 1986, persons hired by the County must be able to present acceptable documents verifying identity and authorization to work in the United States.  For a copy of Jackson County's Equal Employment Opportunity Plan, visit our web site at www.jacksoncountyor.gov or call 541-774-6036.

Salary : $27 - $37