1. Secures compliance by property owners with adopted City codes and related rules and regulations.
2. Responds and investigates public complaints of alleged violations of City codes relating to nuisances, vegetation control, zoning ordinances, building codes, dangerous building code, property maintenance and other code-related matters as directed by the Codes Administrator.
3. Conducts inspections of private property regarding potential violations; interviews complainants and property owners; compares facts observed during inspections to code requirements; determines whether or not violations exist; issues correction notices to private property owners as necessary.
4. Prepares and distributes a variety of investigative reports, correspondence, memoranda and notification letters relating to code enforcement issues and actions.
5. Provides information to the public who request assistance and supplies explanations of City code requirements regarding the maintenance of private property.
6. Coordinates enforcement efforts with the City prosecutor, planning staff, police department and other City staff including outside agencies, as needed.
7. Prepares Municipal Court Information/Complaint forms to the City Prosecutor in preparation for Municipal Court judicial action; testifies as necessary in any judicial actions and makes recommendations for prosecution.
8. Conducts record checks of Jackson County property tax records to determine property ownership.
9. May coordinate the abatement of violations performed by city contractors.
The above duties and responsibilities include those tasks, physical and mental requirements, visual requirement, unique physical surroundings and mental/cognitive abilities required to perform the essential elements of the position.
GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS
1. Education and Special License(s)/Certifications - High school diploma or equivalent. Associate’s degree in related field preferred. Valid state driver’s license. Certified by a major model code association or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire date.
2. Experience - Three years experience in code enforcement, planning, public administration or related field or combination of education and experience.
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