Ordinance Enforcement Officer

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The Ordinance Enforcement Officer administers and enforces City codes

and ordinances through investigation, education and enforcement action.

Pertinent codes including zoning, housing, signs, noise, public safety,

sanitation, property maintenance, parking, nuisance violations, animal

control and care and parking ordinances. There is potential for contact

with wild animals or wildlife conflicts. The job receives records and

responds to complaints through field inspections, investigations and

documentation of code violations.

The job requires attention to detail, ability to work independently

exercising judgment and initiative, and knowledge of City ordinances.

The job also requires excellent communication skills, good

organizational and clerical skills, and the ability to write and

maintain detailed documentation on violations. The job requires the

ability to maintain a collaborative and cooperative working relationship

with elected and appointed officials, other City employees, other

organizations, and the general public.

The work environment is an office and outdoor environment that includes

exposure to adverse weather conditions. The job is exposed to wild and

domestic animals that may be injured or aggressive and includes the

hazard of exposure to zoonotic diseases, including rabies. The Ordinance

Enforcement Officer may be faced with angry persons and/or confrontation

situations. The noise level is generally moderate.

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**

• Administers and enforces City codes and ordinances including, but
  
  

not limited to, zoning, housing, land use, signs, noise, public

safety, sanitation, property maintenance, nuisance violations,

animal control and care ordinances and parking ordinances. Receives

records and responds to complaints performing field inspections and

documenting code violations. Prepares and maintains case files on

violations including written reports, photos, documents, research,

letters and notifications, personal contacts, enforcement actions,

and related information. Enforces parking ordinances by issuing

tickets and booting vehicles. Enters tickets and other enforcement

actions in centralized computer system. Brings property into

compliance through education, abatement, and civil or criminal

prosecution, as needed. Performs re-inspections to ensure continuing

compliance. Performs enforcement activities, including issuing

citations, impoundment and other incident responses.

• Performs investigations to determine land ownership, actual and/or
  
  

permitted use, occupation, zoning, and related factors. Prepares

cases for civil and/or criminal adjudication. Attends court and

testifies on violations, as needed. Maintains records and

documentation, case files, and database of inspections,

re-inspections, complaints, violations, enforcement, affidavits,

compliance, and related enforcement actions.

• Answers questions and provides information to educate the public on
  
  

City codes, regulations, and ordinances. Prepares and distributes

information to the public and media on code and enforcement issues.

• Maintains confidentiality and security of information and records.
• Authorizes euthanasia and euthanizes animals following Shelter
  
  

policies and procedures. Operators incinerator as needed.

• Records information and prepares detailed police reports and
  
  

investigative findings with clearly organized thoughts, using proper

sentence construction, punctuation and grammar. Impartially

addresses violations, applying independent judgment and

decision-making. Works with minimal supervision to discharge a large

caseload by organizing and prioritizing daily activities.

• Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description
  
  

restricts management\'s right to assign or reassign duties and

responsibilities to this position at any time.

**ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS**

• High school diploma or GED required;
• Associates or Bachelors degree in criminology, criminal justice, or
  
  

a related field is preferred;

• Idaho state drivers license required;
• Successful completion of Police Department background check, CVSA
  
  

and drug screening is required;

• One (1) to two (2) years experience in public contact work of an
  
  

investigative or enforcement nature.

An equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the

Required Skills, Knowledge And Abilities To Successfully Perform The

essential functions of the position may be considered.

\*Hiring Note: This position requires a Euthanasia technician

certification within six (6) months of hire. Failure to acquire this

certification by the established date will violate the terms of the

position and will result in layoff from the position.

• CLASSIFICATION REQUIREMENTS**\
  
  

The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum

knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for an individual to

satisfactorily perform each essential duty and be successful in the

position.\

*Knowledge of:*

City, state, and other applicable codes, ordinances, regulations, and

standard