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Code Enforcement Specialist I
Summary
Hours: General working hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with some flexibility in schedule. Some evening or weekend hours on occasion.
The purpose of this job is to investigate complaints, inspect properties, and enforce city codes and ordinances.
- Office or similar indoor environment โ Frequently/Often
- Outdoor environment โ Frequently/Often
- Street environment (near moving traffic) โ Frequently/Often
- Vehicle โ Frequently/Often
- Right-of-way environment โ Sometimes
- Inside occupied residences โ Frequently/Often
Responsibilities
- Conducts property inspections and code enforcement investigationsยญยญ.
- Field complaints from the public.
- Prepares notices of violation and abatement, inspection reports, and case documentation.
- Participates in community events and provides public education regarding codes, including violations and applications.
- Creates and maintains records.
- Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Experience Requirements
- Associateโs Degree or 2 years of college.
- 3 to 5 yearsโ experience in code enforcement.
- Valid driverโs license.
- International Code Council (ICC) certification preferred.
- General office practices and administrative procedures, records management, and administration techniques and procedures.
- Common business software applications such as Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
- Relevant laws and regulations pertaining to city codes.
- Building construction and maintenance.
- Applying tact and mediating conflict.
- Communicating verbally and in writing to meet the audienceโs needs.
- Applying active listening and asking questions for understanding.
- Collecting, organizing, and analyzing complex and/or technical data.
- Typing and/or data entry with minimal errors.
- Managing time and tasks effectively.
- Handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure and maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
- Exercise sound judgment in making enforcement decisions.
- Educate others on requirements and violations.
- Recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.
- Provide high levels of effective customer service.
- Render credible testimony in court.
- Regularly use a computer, software, phone, and related office equipment.
- Focus on tasks.
Benefits
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