The Cottage City Police Department is currently seeking dedicated qualified individuals to join our team, to fill the position of Code Compliance Officer on a permanent basis. This vacancy is a 20 hour weekly part-time position. Experience is preferred. This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with specific local laws, Code of Ordinances for the Town of Cottage City, including, but not limited to those pertaining to building, zoning, land use, subdivisions, site plans, multiple dwellings, unsafe structures, signs, junk and abandoned vehicles, excavation, demolition, dumping, garbage and refuse, floodplain and stormwater management, fencing, grass, dogs running at large, trees, as well as the State of Maryland and the Prince Georges County, Fire Protection and Building Code, and also the issuance of permits and the conducting of related inspections in connection with those matters.

Typical work activities include:

reviewing and ensuring all applicable state and local permits are valid and posted; conducting inspections of structures under construction and existing structures to ensure compliance with applicable codes; maintaining Departmental records as required by law; investigating complaints of code violations and assisting in the prosecution of violators; serving notices of code violations on property owners; performing re-inspections to determine if violations have been corrected; providing routine information to the public in regard to building, plumbing, housing, and zoning codes and the multiple residence law; providing administrative support to the Code Compliance office and documenting and maintaining records all violations of the Code of Ordinances for the City; forward all noncompliance cases to local courts; represent the Town on all noncompliance court cases; handle all abatement cases; assist with Public Works Department with all abatements; oversee business license process; oversee vacant dwelling program; assist the Police Department with community outreach projects and any other duties as designated by the Cottage City Police Chief. Possess the ability to be firm, yet courteous with the public; tact; good judgment; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Salary Range:

$22.00 - $30.00 an hour (Based on experience)

The Town of Cottage City Offers:

Sick leave, Uniforms and specialized gear are fully supplied. A candidate must be a U.S. Citizen, Must be at least 21 years old, have a high school diploma or a GED equivalent and possess or be able to acquire a valid driver's license. •Prior Code Compliance experience is preferred. If you are ready to serve the Cottage City community, please submit your resume directly to Chief Martini at Chief@cottagecitymd.gov

Pay:

$22.00 - $30.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person