What are the responsibilities and job description for the Code Enforcement Officer position at Village of Walden?
CLASS TITLE: Code Enforcement Officer TITLE #: 1823
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The work involves the investigation of local code and
ordinance violations. Incumbent issues notices of violations and/or summonses as required. Work is
performed in accordance with local rules and regulations, under the supervision of the assigned
department head. Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: Patrols municipality by foot or automobile and notes violations of local codes and ordinances such as litter, noise, peddling, dumping, garbage, snow and ice removal;
Investigates verbal and written, signed complaints referred by public or other agencies regarding violations of local codes and ordinances;
Issue notices of violations and/or summonses to violators when sufficient evidence exists;
Follows up on violations to assure correction by responsible party;
Corresponds and meets with property owners regarding violations of local code, ordinances, laws and time allowed for correction/compliance;
Testifies in local court in cases where violations are contested;
Prepares reports of inspections made and violations found;
May operate computer applications such as spreadsheet, word processing, calendar or e-mail.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Good knowledge of local codes and ordinances; good knowledge of geography of municipality; ability to
communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing; ability to prepare activity and case reports;
ability to enforce local codes and ordinances with tact and impartiality; good powers of observation;
physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency
diploma and two (2) years of building inspection, code enforcement or building construction experience.
NOTE: Possession of New York State Basic Code Enforcement Training certificate may be substituted for the required experience.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
JURISDICTIONAL CLASSISFICATION: Competitive – full time; Non-Competitive – part-time in Towns & Villages
REVISED: 08/21/06 dmc
Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20.0 per week
Benefits:
- Retirement plan
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $30