Part-Time Code Enforcement Officer

GENERAL PURPOSE

Performs a variety of working level technical duties as needed to assure compliance with city codes, ordinances, regulations and other legal issues related to business licensing, weeds, pests, snow, hazards, waste, building, zoning, planning and signing.

SUPERVISON RECEIVED

Works under the general supervision of the Building Official.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Receives daily complaints from citizens regarding alleged violations of city ordinances, codes, and regulations; determines nature of the allegation and apprises callers of possible investigation schedule; monitors community compliance with various ordinances, including nuisances, noise, snow removal, weed infestations, etc.

Advises property owners, builders and contractors as needed to apprise appropriate parties of concerns and potential violations; searches tax records; obtains facts necessary to determine proper course of actions; coordinates and monitors solutions.

Conducts field investigations and property inspections to determine extent of violations; checks for "clear view" on corner lots, verifies business licenses, monitors sign compliance, monitors compliance with animal ordinances and contacts animal control as needed; cooperates with board of health in monitoring health and safety practices of business operations; prepares various investigative reports; initiates legal proceedings where appropriate and coordinates the same with city legal staff; may administer preliminary sanctions as allowed by ordinance or code.

Coordinates code enforcement activities with other city departments as necessary; works closely with Planning Department regarding interpretations and enforcement of codes.

Conducts regular review of codes, ordinances and regulations; receives legal interpretations as needed to direct enforcement of compliance; makes recommendations related to practical application of codes and ordinances; assists in adapting, modifying or rewriting codes as needed.

Prepares and provides written and oral reports to city council, boards, committees, and public interest groups as required to explain code enforcement activities and program needs; gives testimony in a court of law as an expert witness.

Performs related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Education and Experience:

A. Graduation from high school, plus one (1) years of specialized training provided through in-service, professional workshops, technical college or university studies;

AND

B. One (1) year of responsible experience performing above or related duties; preference for experience related to local government ordinance enforcement and investigation; law enforcement civil and/or criminal investigation or some other related field;

OR

C. An equivalent combination of education and experience.

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2. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Working knowledge of liability issues which arise out of investigative procedures; effective interpersonal communications; city and state codes and ordinances related to multiple aspects of public works, property rights, boundaries, subdividing and zoning, signing etc.; legal system and securing sanctions for violations; various investigative techniques; report writing, public relations; municipal government operations, practices and procedures.

Skill in the art of diplomacy and cooperative problem solving, negotiating and public relations.

Ability to enforce regulations with firmness, tact, and impartiality; keep operating records and maintain various written reports; read maps and locate property; establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public; comprehend and interpret complex regulations related to zoning and other city ordinances.

3. Special Qualifications:

Must possess a valid Utah Driver’s License.

Must pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.

4. Work Environment:

Tasks require a variety of physical activities not generally involving muscular strain. Physical demands may occur in activities related to walking, standing, stooping, sitting, reaching, etc. Talking, hearing and seeing required in the daily performance of job duties. Mental application utilizes memory for details, emotional stability and discriminating thinking and creative problem solving. Frequent local travel required in course of performing portions of job functions. Some stress associated with dealing with the public in sensitive and potentially volatile situations.

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Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10.0 – 15.0 per week

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $25