JOB
The Code Enforcement I Officer works within the Police Department’s Operations Division under the supervision of a Police Sergeant. The position performs a wide range of duties related to the enforcement of City ordinances, including issues involving overgrown lots, trash and debris, abandoned vehicles, zoning violations, health and sanitation concerns, animal-related violations, noise complaints, and other related code violations. Responsibilities also include assistance with wildlife concerns, animal control matters, aggressive animals, animal bites, and animal cruelty cases.
The Code Enforcement Officer performs a variety of specialized tasks, sometimes under challenging circumstances, to proactively enforce the City’s codes and ordinances. Work is primarily conducted independently in the field and requires sound judgment, discretion, and diplomacy when interacting with the public.
This position demonstrates a strong commitment to public service and maintains an engaged, professional work ethic. Work is reviewed through observation, conferences, resolution of complaints, and results achieved. Performs other duties as required.
Hiring Range and Salary Range:
Hiring Range:
Code Enforcement I: $28.82 hour to $33.86 hour
Salary Range:
Code Enforcement I: $28.82 hour to $40.85 hour
The position is open until filled. All initial communication regarding your application will come via email, usually from
[email protected] or the recruiter. Please check your email messages frequently and your junk mail during the application process.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
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Patrols the City for code violations such as overgrown lots, trash, debris, and abandoned vehicles; zoning, trash, health violations, animal violations, noise, assistance with wildlife, aggressive animals, animal bites, animal cruelty, and other related violations.
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Investigates code violations, prepares reports, and resolves the complaint by taking appropriate action.
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Research records to secure the name and address of owners, prepare correspondence notifying the owner of the violation and requesting resolution under the terms of the ordinance, and follow up to ensure compliance.
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Captures, controls, secures, impounds, tranquilizes, euthanizes, and relocates injured or stray and nuisance, or unlicensed animals. Collects and disposes of animal carcasses.
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Composes and drafts suggested ordinance revisions
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Researches data and prepares reports regarding code enforcement activities.
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Documents cases for preparation and presentation at municipal, criminal, civil courts, or other administrative actions. Prepares and introduces evidence in court to support the City's position with regard to the resolution of code violations.
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Handles responses to code violation complaints received by the department and researches and notifies complainants of resolution.
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Ability to work collaboratively with Planning, Zoning, Municipal Court staff, other City Departments, and external partners such as animal shelters, veterinary clinics, and hospitals.
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Performs other work as required.
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This position is considered a critical/essential worker and is therefore responsible for responding to emergencies and/or disasters that may require additional overtime or adjustments to your normal schedule to fit the needs of the organization.
ESSENTIAL SUPERVISORY DUTIES:
None
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Regular and predictable attendance required.
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Other duties as assigned.
