Code Enforcement Officer

General Statement of Duties:

To perform code enforcement work involving the external environmental and physical condition of buildings and sites. To insure compliance with established standards and ordinances, codes, rules and regulations; to prepare correspondence, records and reports, and to perform related work as required.

Supervision Received:

Work is performed under the direct supervision of the Housing Inspector and general supervision of the Community Development Service Director.

Typical Examples of Work:

An employee in this class may be called upon to do any or all of the following: (These examples do not include all of the tasks which an employee may be expected to perform.)

• Inspect houses, multiple dwelling, other structures and sites to insure compliance with codes.
• Inform and advise home owners and tenants regarding housing and related ordinances while in the field and take the necessary action to enforce codes and ordinances.
• Inspect and investigate substandard housing and nuisance violations involving unlicensed and inoperable vehicles, trash and debris, and other environmental problems; and initiate action as prescribed by codes and ordinances.
• Compile code violation documentation and prepare documentation for prosecution when owners or tenants fail to comply, and testify in court when required.
• Advise property owners and tenants of code violations through direct contact when possible to seek voluntary code compliance.
• Issue corrective and Emergency Orders with concurrence by the CDS Director or City Manager to ensure compliance.
• Arrange for boarding/securing of vacant structures to protect persons and property.
• Prepare and maintain records and reports of inspections, complaints and investigations.
• Perform related work as required.

Desirable Qualifications for Employment:

• Reasonable knowledge of the laws, ordinances, and codes dealing with minimum housing and zoning standards and requirements.
• Some knowledge of the methods, materials and techniques used in housing design and construction.
• Some knowledge of inspection methods, practices and techniques pertaining to building construction and zoning matters.
• Ability to read and interpret ordinances and statutes.
• Ability to detect minor structural and other faults.
• Ability to prepare and maintain correspondence, records and reports.
• Ability to work effectively with the public and other employees.

An employee in this class, upon appointment, should have the equivalent of the following training and experience:

• Graduation from an accredited high school.
• Some experience in housing inspection, real estate or insurance appraisal work, or in the enforcement of local laws and ordinances.