Analysis Skills, Communication Skills, Construction Inspection, Consulting, Groundskeeping, High School Diploma, Land Use, Law Enforcement, Legal, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Property Maintenance, Public Administration, Public Safety, Regulations, Reporting Skills, Safety Codes, Writing Skills
PERMITS - GENERAL PURPOSE:
Performs a variety of routine and complex work in the interpretation and enforcement of adopted codes and related rules and regulations.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Works under the general guidance and direction of the Chief Building Official, City Engineer, or his designee.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
None.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Periodically patrols or inspects an assigned area to monitor for violations of local codes or other hazardous situations
- Responds to complaints of potential code violations and other hazards relating to illegal or improper signage, abandoned and illegally parked vehicles, nuisances, or other conditions, abandoned or un-maintained properties or other code related matters.
- Conducts field investigations of potential violations; gathers evidence; interviews complainants, witnesses and suspects; compares facts to code requirements; makes findings; and issues warnings, correction notices, or citations.
- Researches ownership of real estate property as part of notification process to achieve compliance.
- Maintains a variety of logs and records related to complaints received.
- Coordinates efforts with the police, planning, building and related departments, the prosecuting attorney, and other staff or agencies, as needed.
- Works with police and prosecutors to obtain written statements, depositions, or admissions, as needed.
- Reviews cases being prepared for trial with emphasis on the evidentiary and legal issues crucial to successful prosecution. Prepares detailed reports of activities and investigations made; consults with prosecutors and prepares case report for court action; testifies in court.
- Assists department in obtaining, preparing or presenting exhibits or other evidence in court as required.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assists with any other job related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
- Graduation from a high school or GED equivalent;
- Two years experience related to inspection, law enforcement, building inspection, land use, public administration or a related field, or
- Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Some knowledge of code enforcement principles, practices and methods as applicable to a municipal setting; working knowledge of applicable laws, standards and regulations relating to various land use, nuisance and public safety codes; working knowledge of inspection techniques;
- Skill in operating the listed tools and equipment;
- Ability to prepare, organize and maintain inspection field data, reports and systems; Ability to analyze complex situations, problems and data, and use sound judgment in drawing conclusions and making decisions; Ability to comprehend and articulate complex facts and relationships in detail and to summarize and write clearly, concisely and legibly, and to testify in court in an objective, concise, and professional manner; Ability to produce or obtain reports, graphs, charts, photographs or the evidence or exhibits; Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with citizens, employees, supervisors and the general public; Ability to follow verbal and written instructions; Ability to handle stressful situations and effectively deal with difficult or angry people.