Codes Inspector

Assists Codes Administrator in performing a variety of routine and complex duties regarding the interpretation, inspection and enforcement of adopted property codes and related rules and regulations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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.
3. Skills - Skill in operating personal computer and general office equipment. Knowledge of code enforcement principles, practices and methods and applicable to a municipal setting, a working knowledge of applicable laws, standards and regulations relating to various land use, nuisance and public safety codes, and a working knowledge of inspection techniques.

Ability to prepare, organize and maintain inspection field data, reports and systems. Ability to analyze complex situations, problems and data, and use sound judgment in drawing conclusions and making decisions. Ability to comprehend and articulate complex facts and relationships in detail and to summarize and write clearly, concisely and legibly, and to testify in court in an objective, concise, and professional manner. Ability to produce or obtain reports, graphs, charts, photographs or the evidence or exhibits. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with citizens, employees, supervisors and the general public. Ability to follow verbal and written instructions; to handle stressful situations and effectively deal with difficult or angry people. The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.