Overview Join our dynamic team as a Code Compliance Officer and become a vital guardian of public safety, environmental integrity, and community standards. In this energetic role, you will lead efforts to ensure that construction projects, building developments, and land use activities adhere strictly to local, state, and federal regulations. Your expertise will help foster safe, sustainable, and compliant environments while providing exceptional service to developers, contractors, and the public. Work is performed under the direction of the Development Services Manager, City Attorney, Building Official, City Manager, or designee. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a tangible impact on community growth and safety through proactive compliance management. Duties Responsible for daily field inspections and investigating and enforcing municipal codes, laws, and ordinances within the City to ensure compliance. Prepares descriptive reports, maintains logs and records, and issues Citations and Notices of Violations to property owners and tenants in violation of the City's code or regulations. Condemns unsafe structures and initiates demolition procedures when necessary. Performs follow-up inspections and, when necessary, coordinates with various City departments (e.g., Police, Fire, Public Works, Public Utilities, City Attorney), local, state, and federal regulatory agencies, private utility companies, Realtors, etc. to ensure that violations are corrected Responds to inquiries and provides information, interpretation, and explanations concerning the City's code enforcement policies, services, and procedures to City staff, advisory boards, and the general public. Serves as the staff liaison to the Code Enforcement Board and testifies in court proceedings. Assists in the preparation of the department's annual budget request. Inspects residences, businesses, and related structures for code violations Creates, disseminates, and stores inspection reports Disseminate "door hangars" when necessary and at the discretion of the Code Enforcer Document code violations in accordance with city code and state law With assistance from City Attorney, pursue legal remedies to code violations Work directly with property owners to develop a plan for restoring properties to code compliance Perform related non-essential duties as required. Skills Knowledge of the principles, methods, practices, rules, regulations, procedures, and operations of code enforcement, including property research methods, legal descriptions, and general knowledge of applicable municipal laws, standards, and regulations relating to various land use, nuisance, and public safety codes (i.e., City Code of Ordinances, Comprehensive Plan, Land Development Regulations, occupational licenses, and other municipal, state, and federal regulatory codes) The ability to establish working relationships with City employees, advisory boards, other governmental representatives, architects, developers, realtors, engineers, contractors, consultants, professional and technical groups, and the general public is essential. Strong organizational skills with experience in administrative record management. Able to lift to 50 lbs. unassisted. Ability to climb, bend, stoop, squat, and walk for long periods. Embark on a career that champions community safety while honing your expertise in regulatory compliance. We are committed to supporting your professional growth by providing a collaborative environment where your skills make a meaningful difference!

Pay:

$20.51 - $27.51 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

457(b) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Application Question(s): How many years of experience do you have in code compliance/enforcement, building inspections, zoning, planning, law enforcement, construction, or a closely related field? Do you have experience interpreting and applying municipal codes, ordinances, zoning regulations, building regulations, or similar laws and standards? Do you have experience conducting field inspections, investigating complaints, documenting violations, or preparing written reports? Do you have experience maintaining detailed case records, photographs, inspection notes, notices, correspondence, or other documentation that may be used in an enforcement proceeding? Do you currently possess a valid driver's license and are you able to meet the driving requirements of the position? Are you comfortable working independently in the field, inspecting properties and outdoor areas in varying weather conditions? Why are you interested in working as a Code Compliance Officer for a municipality?

Work Location:

In person