Code Enforcement Officer

Job Title

Job Summary: This position conducts and administers various development applications for compliance with Missouri State and County Codes and Ordinances. To provide professional land-use regulatory and comprehensive planning services. Undertakes other duties and functions related to the general planning and zoning activities of the County.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Enforce Missouri State Statutes and Buchanan County Planning and Zoning Orders

Serves as inspector for zoning, subdivision and property maintenance code complaints and code enforcement

Inspects new construction in unincorporated Buchanan County with on-site septic system

Serves as County Trustee for tax sale properties

Serves as on-call animal control officer

Performs inspections of kitchens of schools, gas stations, restaurants and permitted food trucks within Buchanan County

Work with landowners within Buchanan County to ensure correct ordinances are being followed

Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards

Operate office equipment, including but not limited to: copy machine, computers, phones, cell-phone, and other basic equipment

Perform all other duties as assigned

Education/Experience

High School diploma required. One year related experience in municipal code enforcement or in a related field preferred. Must be able to obtain and maintain food safety certification. Must be able to obtain and maintain on-site wastewater certification.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Some knowledge of equipment, materials, methods and procedures used in construction and repair activities

Knowledge of using Geographic Information Systems

Ability to maintain a level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Knowledge of basic construction, building, and plumbing codes and violations

Must learn to apply the building codes and ordinances they enforce.

Must be able to effectively communicate code enforcement decisions and significant knowledge on how each deficiency should be remedied

Must work well under pressure and be able to tactfully work with difficult situations and individuals in the field

Must retain a professional demeanor and be skilled in de-escalating situations with difficult individuals

Skill in operation of tools and equipment

Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Must be skilled in communicating both written and orally in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with other departments, various agencies, and the public at large

Ability to work safely and follow rules

Ability to understand and carry out instructions

Benefits

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time (30+ hours/week) employees including medical, health savings account or flexible spending accounts, dental, life, and retirement. The County also offers voluntary vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, and a deferred compensation plan (457b). Additionally, we offer a generous Paid-Time-Off (PTO) plan, and 13 paid holidays. If you have additional questions about our benefits, please contact the Buchanan County Human Resources office at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io