Code Enforcement Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Code Compliance Officer I is an entry-level position. Employees in this class perform a variety of technical duties necessary to execute the requirements of the City's code compliance programs. Employees in this class work with minimal supervision as a part of a team and with other City departments to identify and enforce nuisance, land use, abandoned vehicle and other codes and ordinances designed to protect the health, safety and welfare of the residents, and the general quality of life. The employee serves as a resource and provides information on City regulations to property owners, residents, businesses, and the public, along with other City departments and divisions. Employees must have a current driver's license and must maintain a clean driving record.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Enforces City codes and ordinances pertaining to nuisance and land use.
• Responds to citizen concerns and complaints and City Council requests.
• Schedules and performs systematic property inspections to maintain or achieve minimum property standards.
• Prepares records and reports pertaining to daily activities, investigations, and enforcement actions.
• Compiles documentation for and issues summons, administrative citations, request for abatement hearings and any other court action with approval of supervisor
• Testifies in municipal court as required.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS :

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

WORKING CONDITIONS :

Work is in an office setting and a field environment; required to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; walk on uneven terrain, loose soil, and sloped surfaces; to lift, carry, push, and / or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; to travel to other locations; to operate equipment and vehicle; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.