Code Enforcement Officer

POSITION SUMMARY

This position reports to the Board of Trustees.

This position inspects and investigates complaints to verify compliance with adopted codes and ordinances of the Town to safeguard public health, safety and general welfare.

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. Primary point of contact for all residential and commercial proposals and projects in the Town of Calera.

3. Authorized to recruit and facilitate the location of commercial and residential projects within the Town of Calera.

4. Enforces Town ordinances; issues warning or citations for violations of ordinances.

5. Reviews appropriate town ordinances and recommends updates.

6. Makes recommendations on zoning, rezoning and variances.

7. Surveys (on foot and/or by vehicle) nuisance conditions and code violations.

8. 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.

9. Prepares notices of violation or noncompliance and citations according to applicable codes and regulations; issues letters to property to abate fire and public safety hazards and public nuisances.

10. 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;

11. Meets with Town staff regarding complaints; coordinates follow up activities as needed.

12. Prepare non-compliance case information for legal action when requested. Testifies in court or administrative hearings as needed.

13. 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.

14. Maintains files and records related to citations and violations; prepares written reports, memoranda and correspondence.

15. Photographs nuisance conditions and code violations.

16. Responds to requests for assistance.

17. Assists public with questions regarding lost and adoptive animals; advises public on appropriate policies and procedures; releases animals from shelter for adoption or reclaim.

18. Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

1. Knowledge of safety codes, related laws and ordinances and building standards. Must be a Certified Building Inspector.

2. Knowledge of Sewer and Water Systems. Must be certified to inspect sewer and water projects for new construction.

3. Knowledge of the principles and practices of code compliance programs.

4. Knowledge of blueprints, layouts, construction plans, parcel maps, and zoning maps.

5. Skill in identifying technical and operational problems and recommending appropriate corrective actions.

6. Ability and skill to make appropriate decisions quickly.

7. Ability and skill to accurately interpret individuals’ mental and physical conditions.

8. Ability and skill to perform effectively under ever-present stressful conditions.

9. Ability to research and analyze detailed information and make appropriate recommendations.

10. Ability to establish and maintain accurate records of assigned activities and operations.

11. Availability to interpret and implement local policies and procedures; written instructions, general correspondence; Federal, State, and local regulations.

12. Ability to think quickly, maintain self-control, and adapt to stressful situations.

13. Knowledge of current office practices and procedures and knowledge of the operation of standard office equipment and software.

14. Ability to perform mathematical calculations required of this position.

15. Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and effectively in English in both written and verbal form.

16. Ability to prepare and maintain accurate and concise records and reports.

17. Ability to apply sound judgment and discretion in performing duties, resolving problems and interpreting policies and regulations.

18. Ability to handle sensitive interpersonal situations calmly and tactfully.

19. Ability to work the allocated hours of the position and respond after hours as needed.

PHYSICAL AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical and work environment characteristics described in this description are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions or as otherwise required by law. Employees needing reasonable accommodations should discuss the request with the employee’s supervisor.

· Work requires the occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, frequently requires standing, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and repetitive motions and occasionally requires walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling and reaching with hands and arms.

· Work requires operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities. This may involve driving in inclement weather conditions.

· Work occasionally requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions.

· Work requires close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus, depth perception, color perception, night vision and peripheral vision.

· Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly.

· Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound.

· Work requires wearing specialized personal protective equipment.

· May be subject to animal attacks and infectious diseases carried by animals.

· Work is primarily in the field.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

· High School Diploma/equivalent

· Certified Building Inspector

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

· Previous work experience in code enforcement or related land use experience.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

· Must possess a valid Driver’s license.

Completion of the following certification upon hire:

· Obtain certification as a Certified Oklahoma Code Enforcement Officer within one year of hire.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $33,280.00 - $47,937.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Security clearance:

• Confidential (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Calera, OK 74730 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Calera, OK 74730: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $33,280 - $47,937