Code Enforcement Seasonal Officer (Part-Time) (Temporary)

TEMPORARY TIMELINE: May 1, 2025 - Sept. 30, 2025

SUMMARY

Performs observation patrols for weeds violations within the MSD jurisdictions to initiate and ensure property owners achieve compliance.

This is an entry level, part-time (up to 29 hours) position without benefits. This position may serve as a glidepath to a full-time Code Enforcement Officer position, should such a position become available, and the incumbent proves to be the best candidate.

MINIMUM EDUCATION QUALIFICATION

Special Requirements

• Must be at least 18 and have possessed a valid and unencumbered Utah driver license for at least 12 months. Maintaining a driver’s license is a condition of employment for this position.
• Due to the nature of this position, the final candidate must successfully pass a pre-employment background screening and reference checks.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. The MSD is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of any employment Visa.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience in code enforcement, zoning enforcement, building inspection, environmental health inspection, and or Municipal Services in zoning and planning is preferred.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following duties and responsibilities are intended to be representative of the work performed by the incumbent(s) in this position and are not all-inclusive. The omission of specific duties and responsibilities will not preclude it from the position. Applicants must be prepared to demonstrate the ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

• Notifies property owners and/or occupants of ordinance violations in writing, noting ordinance violations and possible alternatives for correction using communicative skills, experience, professional judgement, and effective public relations.
• Determines the appropriate course of action needed to resolve violations and achieve compliance with the Landscaping Standards ordinance.
• Inspects for compliance following non-compliance notice and prior to legal action by applying knowledge of ordinance requirements and field inspection practices.
• Identifies and initiates any special inspection requirements, ensuring compliance and overseeing follow-up procedures.
• Assists legal counsel in prosecution of cases involving violations of zoning ordinances (for weeds violations) and/or commission requirements for which the department is responsible; testifies in court if required.
• Coordinates vegetation abatements, directing the work of involved agencies and departments, ensuring the entire property is cleaned up.
• Respond to all incoming complaints concerning applicable weed height violations.
• Performs other duties as needed or assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Required Knowledge of:

• Excellent telephone, in-person, and customer service etiquette.

Preferred Knowledge of:

• Local, State, and Federal code as they apply to code enforcement.
• Local, State, and Federal property rights as they apply to code enforcement.
• Basic terminology of land use regulations.

Skills and Abilities to:

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, managers, employees, other agencies, and the public.
• Follow verbal and written procedures and instructions.
• Great attention to detail.
• Strong time management and organization skills.
• Support and assist other staff and/or departmental personnel in their enforcement tasks as required by advising, interpreting, and verifying ordinance information.
• Answer questions and provide information and direction regarding land use requirements and ordinance application.
• Research and gather information for active compliance cases in preparation for court hearings.
• Read, write, understand, and interpret code and zone enforcement ordinances.
• Computer literate with standard office tools, such as Microsoft Office Suite and software related to job specific duties.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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 disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This position requires work in a wide variation of conditions, from a typical office setting to fieldwork.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, walk, move, talk, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Pay: Up to $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 29 per week

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B visa status)?
• Do you have experience with Local, State, and Federal code as they apply to code enforcement?
• Do you have experience with Local, State, and Federal property rights as they apply to code enforcement?
• Are you familiar with land use regulations terminology?

License/Certification:

• & unencumbered Utah driver license for the last 12 months? (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Taylorsville, UT 84123 (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Taylorsville, UT 84123

Salary : $20