Code Enforcement Officer/ Animal Control Officer

Job Overview
The Code Enforcement Officer plays a crucial role in ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations related to public health and safety. This position involves conducting inspections, investigating complaints, and enforcing codes and ordinances to promote a safe and healthy environment for the community. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to upholding regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular inspections of properties to ensure compliance with building codes, zoning laws, and public health regulations.
• Investigate complaints related to code violations and take appropriate enforcement actions.
• Prepare detailed reports documenting findings from inspections and investigations.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, violations, and enforcement actions taken.
• Collaborate with other departments and agencies to address complex compliance issues.
• Provide guidance and education to property owners regarding code requirements and best practices.
• Stay informed about changes in regulations, including FDA regulations and OSHA standards.
• Assist in the development of policies and procedures related to compliance management.
• Has extensive working knowledge of all City ordinances, Uniform Codes, and state laws related to property development and maintenance and be able to explain the ordinances and other laws to the general public, contractors, business owners, and other agencies in a courteous and tactful manner.
• * Has extensive working knowledge of all City ordinances and state laws related to animal control and be able to explain the ordinances and other laws to the general public, City employees, and other agencies in a courteous and tactful manner. Responds to citizen complaints of nuisances such as inoperable cars, trash in yards, excessive noises, stray, uncontrolled animals.
• * Evaluates permit applications, including site inspection, for construction and demolition to determine whether the requirements of all applicable codes, ordinances, and laws are met; advises City Council as to whether permit should be granted or denied.
• * Maintains records of all applications, evaluations, recommendations, and actions.
• * Maintains files and records related to citations and violations.
• * Investigates code violations and determines appropriate action; locates property ownership; issues warnings, letters and citations as appropriate; conducts follow-up investigation and action as appropriate.
• * Develops and maintains files regarding complaints and violations, including evidence such as photographs, records of communications, records of actions, and other documentation. Appears in Court or otherwise provides supporting testimony and evidence as appropriate.
• * Composes and issues courtesy notices, notices of violations, citations, correction notices, and stop work orders to ensure compliance.
• * Operates and maintains animal shelter, including cleaning pens and feeding animals; orders supplies and maintenance items.
• * Captures stray animals to be impounded or returned to owner, transports animals to shelter, locates owner(s), if applicable. Arranges for adoption or other disposition of animals as appropriate.
• * Collects fees and fines for violations, services, licenses, redemption, and adoption; issues receipts for all fees collected; and delivers all funds to City Treasurer.
• * Evaluates applicable ordinances and suggests changes and corrections to the Minco City Council.
• * Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of regulatory reporting processes and compliance management practices.
• Familiarity with public health standards and building codes is preferred.
• Strong report writing skills with the ability to communicate findings clearly and effectively.
• Experience in enforcement or regulatory roles is a plus.
• Ability to build positive relationships with community members while enforcing regulations fairly.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• A valid driver's license may be required for travel between inspection sites.
• Knowledge of regulatory reporting processes and compliance management practices.
• Familiarity with public health standards and building codes is preferred.
• Strong report writing skills with the ability to communicate findings clearly and effectively.
• Experience in enforcement or regulatory roles is a plus.
• Ability to build positive relationships with community members while enforcing regulations fairly.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• A valid driver's license may be required for travel between inspection sites.

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• PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
• * The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with ADA disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• * Work is performed mostly in field settings. Considerable outdoor work is required in the inspection of various land use and other matters. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers, measuring devices, and various pieces of office equipment.
• * While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; run, talk or hear; use hand to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• * The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

This role is essential for maintaining community standards and ensuring the safety of residents through diligent enforcement of codes.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $13.50 - $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Security clearance:

• Confidential (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Minco, OK 73059 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Minco, OK 73059: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $14 - $16