Sidewalk Safety Coordinator (48724)

Sidewalk Safety Coordinator

City of Covington, KY

Community Development Department

Reports To: Code Enforcement Manager

Location: City Hall

FLSA Status: Part-Time, Non-Exempt

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

Hourly Rate: $22.00 USD

SUMMARY:

The Sidewalk Safety Coordinator inspects sidewalks throughout the city and responds to residents and property owners who are seeking assistance in identifying and resolving sidewalk safety issues or building code concerns. The Sidewalk Safety Coordinator provides education on building codes and building codes related to sidewalks. The Sidewalk Safety Coordinator works with residents and property owners on their responsibilities related to building codes and sidewalk codes and provides information on how to resolve issues before enforcement action is necessary. The Sidewalk Safety Coordinator inspects, documents, photographs, and issues notices of violation, noncompliance, and final notices.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: These tasks are typical for this position and may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Conduct general community outreach to educate parties who are responsible for sidewalk safety in the necessary requirements and ways to resolve issues timely.
• Provide education to residents, community members, property owners, and others regarding building codes and building codes related to sidewalks.
• Conduct inspections and investigations to enforce municipal and regulatory codes and ensure compliance with code enforcement programs.
• Document inspections with notes, photographs, and related documents that may serve as evidence in administrative hearings or court proceedings.
• Prepare and issue notices of violation, noncompliance, and final notices according to applicable codes and regulations.
• Initiate contact with residents, business representatives, and other parties to explain the nature of violations incurred and to encourage compliance with municipal codes, ordinances, and community standards.
• Maintain files, databases, and records related to citations and violations.
• Prepare a variety of written reports, memoranda, and correspondence.
• Testify in court and at Code Enforcement Board hearings.
• Communicate with staff, residents, neighborhood groups, the Fire Department, the Police Department, Public Works, and other City groups on the status of properties.
• Operate city vehicles safely, obeying all traffic rules and regulations, including specific safety rules that apply to City of Covington and Code Enforcement Division employees.
• Required to wear designated uniform as proscribed.
• Other duties as assigned.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:

Employees at all levels are expected to work effectively together to meet the needs of the community and the organization through work behaviors demonstrating the City's values. Employees are also expected to lead by example and demonstrate the highest level of ethics.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent is required.
• One (1) year of experience in code enforcement, law enforcement, or related municipal experience is preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Must successfully pass the certification examination for the International Code Council (ICC) Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector within six months of hire.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of KCOR, iWorq, Tolemi, or similar systems and software.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Knowledge in using smart phones, tablets, and digital cameras to perform work.
• Knowledge of construction, property management and maintenance, building or housing code enforcement.
• Ability to express ideas clearly, accurately, and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to learn property maintenance codes and all related regulations and ordinances governing building construction, specifically those centered on sidewalks.
• Ability to recognize hazardous conditions of faulty construction devices.
• Ability to learn and discuss infractions of codes in a firm, tactful, and impartial manner.
• Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with property owners, occupants, agents, contractors, representatives of other agencies, and the public.
• Ability to diffuse tense situations with residents, owners, or the general public.
• Ability to remain calm in tense situations with residents, owners, or the general public.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong observational skills.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedural manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use both hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required in this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee typically works in an office setting but may be exposed to outside weather conditions while performing the essential duties of the role. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. There is the possibility of exposure to animals that could result in a bite or other injury.

TRAVEL:

Travel is minimal (estimated ~5%) and consists mostly of local travel with potential overnight travel for conferences in and out of state.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:

This is a part-time position, approximately 20 hours per week. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. The position may require up to 50% of the time spent driving within the city to perform the essential duties of the role. Evening, weekend and work hour adjustments may be required as job duties demand.

EEO STATEMENT:

The City of Covington is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the rich variety of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences in our community. We encourage individuals from all walks of life to apply and proudly provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants, regardless of race, color, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, and gender identity), religion, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.