Nuisance Abatement Officer

Description: The Nuisance Abatement Officer will work with the community to remedy nuisance property in the Parish to protect the public health , welfare and safety. This Officer will facilitate a safe and desirable environment by applying applicable nuisance rules, the excessive noise ordinance, regulations, state laws, policies and procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Designs and administer the Nuisance Abatement Program and investigate complaints of vacant vandalized structures.

· Examine abandoned and junked vehicles to ensure safety to public and abates vehicles in violation of ordinance.

· Investigate citizen complaints of nuisance and excessive noise violations, obvious violations observed during site inspections; determine appropriate action to be taken.

· Implement nuisance enforcement, as necessary, to correct violations when the property owner fails to make appropriate and timely corrections upon notification.

· Coordinate with the DeSoto Paish Sheriff Office to enforce the noise ordinance.

· Issue and maintain loudspeaker/public address systems permit with Parish Administrator approval.

· Research and locate property ownership information, Parish Tax Assessor’s parcel information, mortgage holders, and interested parties.

· Prepare forms and letters advising property owners and tenants of possible nuisance and excessive noise violations, including specific time allowed for correcting deficiencies.

· Issue warnings, letters, and citations as appropriate; conduct follow-up inspections and take additional actions until cases are resolved and closed.

· Develop and maintain detailed case files and maintain complete records of all cases including ownership information, all communications and actions taken with names, dates, and times.

· Maintain before and after photographs and copies of all other documents.

· Prepare evidence in support of legal actions taken by the Police Jury; testify in hearings and court as necessary.

· Attend meetings and serve as a resource to other departments, the general public, and outside agencies in the enforcement of the nuisances’ and excessive noise ordinances.

· Trains and informs Parish personnel and the public on the Nuisance Abatement Program’s rules, policies, and procedures.

· Proposes rule and policy changes to create a more robust and effective program.

· Parish vehicle is used on an as needed basis.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License.
• Three years of enforcement experience involving inspections, investigations, and code compliance.
• Knowledge of basic requirements of zoning and related codes, nuisance ordinances and regulations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to research, reporting methods, techniques, and procedures experience.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public including during potentially volatile situations.
• Ability to interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with nuisance and excessive noise ordinances.
• Ability to explain codes and regulations to property owners, residents and others.
• Ability to exercise sound and fair judgement in evaluating situations and taking corrective action.

Working Conditions

Duties are performed both indoors and outdoors. Indoor duties are performed in both temperature-controlled and non-temperature-controlled environments. Employee will be exposed to natural weather conditions while performing outdoors duties. Employee may be exposed to fumes, odors, dust and gasses in the performance

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $51,833.60 - $77,750.40 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $51,834 - $77,750