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Neighborhood Services Officer City of Grandview, MO - 3.0 Grandview, MO Job Details Full-time $24.33 - $30.15 an hour 6 hours ago Qualifications Animal handling safety protocols Record keeping Customer communication Radio communication systems Company vehicle operation High school diploma or GED Driver's License Building code analysis

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$24.33- $30.15/ hr

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10/07/2026 Deadline to

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10/30/2026 Help keep Grandview's neighborhoods safe and well maintained The City of Grandview is seeking a Neighborhood Services Officer to help residents and property owners understand and comply with City ordinances. This position combines public service, field inspections, code enforcement, and animal control. Reporting to the Neighborhood Services Supervisor, you will investigate complaints, document violations, explain compliance requirements, and follow through on enforcement actions. We are looking for someone who communicates professionally, uses sound judgment, and can work independently in a variety of situations. What You'll Do Patrol neighborhoods and inspect properties for nuisance, sign, animal control, abandoned vehicle, and other code violations. Respond to complaints and explain City ordinances and enforcement procedures to residents and property owners. Prepare warning letters, issue verbal warnings and court summonses, and arrange work orders to correct violations. Capture and impound stray animals and investigate reports of animal abuse, neglect, cruelty, and bites. Complete accurate inspection reports, activity records, and other documentation. Remove unauthorized signs from public rights-of-way and coordinate removal of abandoned or inoperable vehicles. Calculate costs associated with correcting violations. Assist the Building Services Division with enforcing the minimum building preservation code. Operate and perform routine care and maintenance of an assigned City vehicle. Participate in rotating on-call duties, including nights, weekends, and holidays. What You'll Need High school diploma or equivalent. At least one year of responsible experience working with the public, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A valid state driver's license. Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain requirements and handle difficult conversations professionally. Ability to interpret and apply ordinances, procedures, and instructions. Ability to organize assignments, maintain accurate records, and complete tasks independently. Ability to use computers, two-way radios, vehicles, and animal control equipment. Training and Certification Candidates must possess or obtain the required animal control training and certifications within the first year of employment. These include applicable National Animal Control Association or National Animal Care & Control Association training and Missouri Animal Control Association certification requirements. Additional required training includes bite stick use and chemical immobilization. Schedule and Working Conditions This role includes rotating on-call responsibilities during nights, weekends, and holidays. Work involves outdoor field duties and potential exposure to temperature extremes, noise, fumes, traffic hazards, animals and wildlife, and potentially confrontational situations. Physical duties may include climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling items typically weighing 12-20 pounds.