Code Enforcement Inspector

About This Role

This is a skilled technical position involving the investigation and enforcement of City codes, ordinances, and regulations pertaining to land development and building structures. The role requires considerable public contact and is supervised by the Code Enforcement Manager.

Responsibilities

• Investigates reports of violations of City enforced codes, ordinances, and regulations.
• Contacts alleged violators and explains reported violations, advising on corrective actions.
• Issues citation notices to violators and processes notices with the City Clerk's office.
• Performs follow-up investigations to verify violations have been corrected.
• Prepares and serves official notices to alleged violators regarding non-compliance.
• Prepares detailed reports of inspections conducted.
• Prepares case work-up and assembles documentation for hearings.
• Attends court cases for the purpose of testifying.
• Coordinates with employees from other City departments in investigations and enforcement.

Requirements

• Knowledge to understand, interpret and enforce City codes and ordinances.
• Knowledge of housing, building and zoning codes.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Skilled in the use of small office equipment.
• Skilled in using computers for data entry, word processing and accounting purposes.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma is preferred.
• Two (2) years of experience in code inspection, law enforcement, planning, zoning or building construction work at a level requiring knowledge of codes.

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits

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