General Statement of Duties: This position involves securing compliance with Town Ordinances, County, State, and Federal laws pertaining to Nuisance Codes, Building Codes, Fire Codes, Oil and Gas Regulations, and Regulations as mandated by the E.P.A. It involves skilled, detailed inspections and enforcement work pertaining to private properties, houses, businesses, restaurants, industrial establishments, oil and gas wells, and other structures within the Town limits. Included are inspections on Fats, Oil, and Grease discharge, including but not limited to, site inspections, investigations, public education, and annual inspections. Officers are responsible for keeping detailed records of all inspections or investigations and the action taken for compliance. The priorities of performing the duties of this position are based on the severity of the complaint to the Health, Safety, and Welfare of the community. Work is performed with considerable independence within established codes, regulations, and technical guidelines and subject to review through daily conferences.

Supervision: The Code Enforcement Officer works under the general direction of the Fire Marshal.

Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities of the Code Enforcement Officer include:

1. Perform daily skilled, detailed inspections and enforcement work pertaining to private properties, houses, businesses, restaurants, industrial establishments, oil and gas wells, and other structures within the Town limits.

2. Routine patrolling of major streets and residential areas for violations of codes.

3. Investigate citizen complaints about violations in all areas of the Town limits.

4. Assist other departments within the Town with suspected violations.

5. Make and maintain detailed reports on all inspections performed and violations noted.

6. Order abatements or issue summons/citations on violations as necessary to obtain compliance with codes.

7. Prepare files for all citations issued.

8. Testify at arraignments or trials.

9. Enter data on inspections or investigations in daily department reports.

10. Make personal contact with citizens or businesses to educate about code violations and suggest corrective measures when applicable.

11. Take complaints by phone or fax from citizens or other Town staff and investigate violations.

12. Document all abatements with photographs and supervise work being done by abatement contractor.

13. Do safety checks on all vehicles and equipment needed to perform daily investigations or inspections before patrol.

14. Prepare any necessary monthly activity reports required by supervisor.

15. Respond to and resolve citizen inquiries and complaints.

16. Inspect single family homes, apartment buildings, businesses, and vacant lots; ensure compliance with applicable zoning and nuisance codes, ordinances, and regulations; perform follow-up inspections as necessary.

17. Perform inspections of properties and improvements to determine compliance with zoning, property maintenance, building or health and safety requirements; issue notices of violation(s) as necessary.

18. Respond to alleged violations; interview complainant and witnesses; take photographs of violations and document activities.

19. Perform research to determine the approved conditional uses of property; research owners and take actions to enforce Town codes.

20. Inspect property for abandoned or inoperative vehicles; issue notices for vehicle abatement if necessary; oversee abatement and removal of vehicles.

21. Inspect property for weeds and grass code violations.

22. Serve as a resource to other Town departments regarding zoning and other code requirements.

23. Represent the Town at community, interagency, regulatory/advisory meetings, boards, and functions as appropriate, and establish and maintain effective relationships with peers in other agencies and organizations, business community, and citizen groups.

24. Attend scheduled staff meetings.

23. Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: An employee in this class must have the following knowledge, skills, and abilities upon application.

1. Knowledge of applicable Town policies, laws, codes, regulations, statutes, and standards.

2. Management skills to analyze programs, policies, and operational needs.

3. Ability to work and interact with departments throughout the organization and the general public.

4. Excellent interpersonal and communications skills (oral and written).

5. Able to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of known variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

6. Under limited supervision, plan and arrange your own work, referring only unusual cases to supervisor.

7. Intermediate skills for computer, typing. Word, Excel, and other computer software.

8. Maintain confidentiality, exercise judgment, courtesy, tact, and diplomacy in dealing with the public, other agencies, and Town department personnel.

Education:

1. State Certified High School diploma or GED.

2. IFSAC Inspector I and II within 18 months of employment.

State of Oklahoma Requirements:

1. Valid Oklahoma State Driver's License

2. Possession of or ability to obtain valid Code Enforcement Officer Certification.

3. Must complete NIMS ICS 100, 200 and 700 withing 90 days of employment or appointment.

Conditions of Employment:

1. Subject to post offer, pre-employment drug screen.

2. Subject to post offer, pre-employment background check.

3. Must be at least 21 years of age.

This is a Safety Sensitive Position: This job has been classified as a "safety sensitive" position as defined by the United States Department of Transportation drug and alcohol testing regulations, the Oklahoma Standards for Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Act and/or Oklahoma Medical Marijuana laws. In this position, you will be subject to drug and alcohol testing, which might include random testing. Marijuana is one of the substances included in drug panel screening. Possession of a Medical Marijuana license will not excuse you from the testing process, or the consequences of testing positive for Marijuana.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• In-person
• Office
• Outdoor work

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Kingston, OK 73439 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Kingston, OK 73439: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person