What are the responsibilities and job description for the Code Enforcement Officer position at City of Dearborn?
This position is responsible for inspecting residential and commercial areas for compliance with codes, ordinances, and regulations relating to refuse, litter, weeds, and associated property maintenance standards.
- Advises residents and business owners on property maintenance standards and ordinance regulations. Investigates complaints and follows-up on violations.
- Issues written warnings and formal citations including court appearance tickets, abatement letters, and work orders.
- Prepares materials for prosecution of ordinance violations and appears in court.
- Maintains extensive files, documentation, and records to ensure transparency to public.
- Operates general office equipment including computer/laptop, cell phones, and software for inputting cases.
- Assists in the training of new inspectors.
- Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance, including attendance at required meetings.
This job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.
KNOWLEDGE:
- Investigation principles;
- Applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations;
- Methods of preparing reports;
- Safe driving principles;
- Computers and applicable software.
SKILLS:
- Enforcing laws, rules, and regulations;
- Conducting investigations;
- Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, and others sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Positions in this class typically require: climbing, bending, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Incumbents may be subjected to fumes, gases, extreme temperatures, and environmental threats.
Associate’s degree; or, High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) and 2 years of related experience; or, all required certification(s); or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
LICENSING REQUIREMENTS:
- Valid State of Michigan Driver’s License
POST-EMPLOYMENT OFFER REQUIREMENTS:
- Satisfactory completion of a criminal background check and a drug screen that tests for illegal drugs as defined by the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act but not those legalized under Michigan law prior to start date.
- All appointees are subject to a one-year probationary period.
Salary : $50,119
