What are the responsibilities and job description for the Code Enforcement Officer position at City of Durant?
POSITION SUMMARY
This position inspects and investigates complaints to verify compliance with adopted codes and ordinances of the City; to safeguard public health, safety and general welfare. This position is also responsible for related administrative functions as it relates to documentation of inspections.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be required and assigned.
1. Receives, records, and investigates complaints regarding potential violations of municipal codes, ordinances, standards, and health and safety regulations; documents violations by securing photographs, writing reports, and recording other pertinent data; researches ownership records, prior complaints, municipal codes and ordinances, and state regulations to establish whether a violation has occurred.
2. Surveys (on foot and/or by vehicle) nuisance conditions and code violations.
3. Initiates contacts with residents, business representatives and other parties to explain the nature of incurred violations and establish compliance requirements with municipal codes, ordinances, and community standards.
4. Meets with City staff regarding complaints; coordinates follow up activities as needed.
5. Prepares notices of violation or noncompliance and citations according to applicable codes and regulations; issues letters to property owners notifying them of violation; as appropriate, affixes notice of violation on property to abate fire and public safety hazards and public nuisances.
6. Coordinates and conducts follow-up abatement procedures including the preparation of additional correspondence, site visits, and communication with property owners if applicable; conducts follow-up investigations to ensure compliance with applicable codes and ordinances;
7. Prepare non-compliance case information for legal action when requested. Testifies in court or administrative hearings as needed.
8. Makes drive-by or on-site inspections of residential, industrial, and/or commercial areas in compliance with requirements of law; notes possible violations at other property sites during the course of field investigations.
9. Provides information to violators, witnesses and the general public, business community and other government agencies regarding codes, laws and ordinances; respond to questions, complaints and inquiries.
10. Maintains files and records related to citations and violations; prepares written reports, memoranda and correspondence.
11. Photographs nuisance conditions and code violations.
12. Maintains and updates records, logs and reports utilizing knowledge of principles of record keeping and reporting.
13. Develops public announcements on code enforcement activities as directed.
14. Other duties as assigned.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $19.27 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call
Experience:
- code enforcement: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
- Property Maintenance license (Preferred)
- OCEA license (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19
