In addition to resume, please visit the City of Hanahan website and complete an application and submit to [email protected].
General Summary:
The purpose of this position is to enforce City Code ensuring compliance throughout the City with rules and regulations. The position is responsible for responding to complaints from property owners and/or referrals, investigates and researches complaints, follows-up on previously cited properties.
Essential Job Functions:
The Code Enforcement Officer responsibility will encompass many job functions that involve but are not limited to the following tasks:
- Receives and responds to public inquiries regarding permits and/or licenses and associated laws applicable to same, explaining Hanahan Municipal Code requirements and procedures.
- Coordinates with the Building department involving permits or licenses, assists with interdepartmental review, enforces compliance with City regulations and ordinances including those pertaining to signs, encroachment rules, land use, nuisance housing, health and safety, wastewater and other matters of public concern.
- Investigates code violations, issues violation warnings and citations, seeks compliance with ordinances and resolutions, interviews complainant and witnesses; conducts investigations and provides recommendations for resolution.
- Actively monitors for business license compliance and takes enforcement action as needed.
- Maintains accurate documentation and case files on all investigations, inspections, enforcement actions and other job-related activities including accurate and detailed information regarding code enforcement activity to substantiate violations; and draws diagrams and illustrations and takes measurements, photographs and gathers necessary evidence for code violation case hearings.
- Interprets and explains ordinance to members of the public, contractors, business owners and other interested groups in the field and on the telephone.
- Reports on dangers of defective streets, sidewalks, traffic lights or other hazardous conditions.
- Coordinates and conducts follow-up procedures including the preparation of additional correspondence, site visits, and communication with property owners and attorneys; conduct follow-up investigations to ensure compliance with applicable laws, codes and ordinances; prepare non-compliance cases for legal action; present testimony at hearings; testifies in court when necessary.
- Provide information to violators, the public, business community and other government agencies regarding codes, laws and ordinances; respond to questions, complaints and inquiries.
- Refers to policy and procedures manuals, codes, laws, ordinances and regulations; maintains familiarity with pertinent sections of the Hanahan Municipal Code serving as a resource to City staff, outside agencies, and the public.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of records maintenance procedures.
- Ability to understand and follow orders.
- Knowledge of the geography of the city.
- Knowledge of State and local laws and ordinances pertaining to parking.
- Knowledge of department policies and procedures.
- Ability to work well with colleagues and the public.
- Ability to communicate clearly and succinctly both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to perform regular duties on a self-initiating basis with minimal supervision.
- Ability to communicate via two-way radio and telephone; operating a computer and various programs; and maintaining records.
- Ability to deal effectively with the public, community groups, and those contacted in the course of work.
- Ability to utilize patience, tact, diplomacy and courtesy in dealing with the public and employees.
- Ability to act quickly and effectively in emergency situations.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, which may include evenings, and/or varying hours as assigned.
- Ability to maintain a positive customer-focused relationship with co-workers, supervisors, agencies, the public and all other internal and external customers.
Educational Experience and Qualifications:
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Preferred One (1) year of experience in interpreting municipal code and enforcement of code.
- Possession of a valid South Carolina driver's license.
Pay: $19.00 - $23.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
Application Question(s):
- Are you available to work Wed, Thursday, and Friday between the hours of 8:30 - 5:00pm
Work Location: In person
