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City of Tallulah
Code Enforcement Officer
The City of Tallulah Planning and Development Officer performs a variety of duties in support of the City of Tallulah. The employee is required to perform a full range of municipal code enforcement and compliance duties; interpret and apply applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations related to zoning, nuisance abatement, blight and health and safety issues. As well, the employee will work with citizens requesting building permits and occupational licenses, assist with the development of a vital Main Street / Downtown Revitalization Program and oversee the municipality's Adjudicated Property Program.
QUALIFICATIONS :
Must have a high school diploma (college degree preferred)
Must have a valid driver's license
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Must be computer literate
Ability to read and interpret legal documents and descriptions
Code Enforcement Duties
Monitors and enforces property codes, and regulations related to zoning, land use, building codes, health and safety, blight, graffiti, and other matters of public concern
Serves as a resource and provides information on City regulations to property owners, residents, businesses, the general public, and other City departments and divisions
Receives and responds to citizen complaints on alleged violations of City codes and ordinances
Conduct field investigations; inspects properties for violations; contacts residence or business in order to resolve violation; issues and posts warning notices, notices of violation, corrective notices, orders to comply, and related documentation for code violations; schedule and perform all follow-up functions to gain compliance including letters, inspections, calls, meetings, discussions, and negotiations to ensure compliance with appropriate codes and ordinances; issue notices of violation (and fines) as
Maintain accurate documentation and case files.
Patrol City to identify and evaluate problem areas and / or ordinance violations; determine proper method to resolve violations
Ensures buildings meet required codes prior to the opening of a new business
Oversee building permits and Occupational Licenses
Performs related duties as required
Local and out of area travel required
Formulate a master list of available commercial properties for potential business owners
Main Street / Downtown Revitalization Plan
Adopt Louisiana Main Street Approach for Tallulah
Develop Main Street Working Plan
Coordinate with Downtown Property Owners
Coordinate Adoption of applicable ordinances and resolutions for Main Street / Downtown Revitalization
Oversee Downtown Revitalization Program
Adjudicated Property
Formulate detailed Adjudicated Property List
Coordinate Adoption of applicable Ordinances and Resolutions for Adjudicated Property
Oversee sales of Adjudicated Property
Physical
Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office and field environment; to lift and / or carry light weights; to operate office equipment, ability to operate a vehicle to travel to various locations; and to verbally communicate to exchange information. Vision : See in the normal visual range with or without correction.
APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE AT TALLULAH CITY HALL, 204 N. CEDAR STREET, TALLULAH, LOUISIANA
FROM 8 AM TO 5 PM.
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.
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