CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER

The Greater Salt lake Municipal Services Distract, UT is seeking to hire a CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER. Department: Planning and Development Pay Grade: 130 ($23.05 - $33.48 per hour) Reports To: Code Enforcement Supervisor Status: Non-Exempt (hourly) Job Summary Performs observation patrols and responds to complaints for zoning and other municipal code violations within the MSD jurisdictions. Follows municipal codes and policies to initiate, follow‑up, and work with property owners to ensure actions are taken to achieve compliance. See msd.utah.gov for a description of the District, its member municipalities, and its services. Minimum Education Qualification Years of experience in code enforcement, zoning enforcement, building inspection, environmental health inspection, vehicle abatement, animal control, Municipal Services District codes in zoning and planning, or related experience. An equivalent combination of related education and experience may be substituted. Special Requirements Preference for Utah Ordinance Compliance Association (UOCA) or American Association of Code Enforcement (AACE1) Certification. Must possess a valid unencumbered driver's license. Essential Functions Works with community leaders and other departments to coordinate enforcement of municipal codes throughout the jurisdiction and maintain positive community relationships. Patrols communities looking for violations of the municipal codes and ordinances. Administers code enforcement by determining appropriate course of action, notifying property owners or occupants of ordinance violations in writing, identifying corrective action to achieve compliance, and following through on adopted procedures and policies. Work with and involve other departments and agencies as needed. Inspects and enforces violations of zoning and other municipal codes within the MSD jurisdiction. Inspects for compliance following notice and prior to legal action by applying knowledge of municipal code requirements and field inspection practices. Assists Attorney's office in legal compliant preparation and prosecution of cases involving violations of MSD codes and/or commission requirements for which the department is responsible; testifies in court if required. Officiates court‑ordered clean‑ups, directing the work of involved agencies and departments, ensuring the entire property is cleaned‑up in compliance with the court order. Assists in training of new team members and field procedures. Assist in educating the public about code enforcement by working closely with planners, communication manager, and other teams to create flyers, handouts, and announcements; attends events to meet with residents and answer questions. Performs other duties as needed or assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge Of Zoning and municipal codes for MSD jurisdictions. Enforcement processes and procedures for MSD jurisdictions. Duties and responsibilities for other enforcement agencies such as Animal Services, Unified Police Department, Health Department, Unified Fire Authority, Salt Lake County Public Works, and others. Skills and Abilities To Interact with customers to communicate and respond to their ordinance concerns. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, managers, employees, other agencies, and the public. Support and assist other staff or departmental personnel in their enforcement tasks as required by advising, interpreting, and verifying ordinance information. Research and gather information for active enforcement cases in preparation for court hearings. Read, write, understand, and interpret code and zone enforcement ordinances. Computer literate with standard office tools such as Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, Outlook, and other software related to job‑specific duties. Become proficient with task‑specific software. Bilingual preferred. Working Conditions and Physical Requirements The position requires work in a wide variation of conditions, from a typical office setting to fieldwork. Frequent sitting, walking, moving, talking, and hearing; occasional use of hands to finger, handle, feel objects, tools, or controls. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. #J-18808-Ljbffr