Compliance Officer

Compliance Officer

Performs a variety of technical duties as needed to assure compliance with city codes, ordinances, regulations and other legal issues related to Blasting, Mining, SWPPP.

Works under the general supervision of the Stormwater Manager.

Essential Functions

Compliance Enforcement : Receives daily complaints from citizens regarding alleged blasting, mining, and SWPPP violations of city ordinances, codes, and regulations; determines nature of the allegation and apprises callers of possible investigation schedule.

Monitors Blasting Operations : Post–Blast Reports; air quality monitoring and other monitoring results, list of fees charged and received. Levy fines for non-compliance (including shutting projects down).

Monitor Mining Activity: Long haul tickets, dust control monitoring, on-site safety conditions monitoring (neighborhood/infrastructure – not MSHA), compliance with all state and municipal codes, permitting compliance, reclamation verification (post-completion), levy fines for non-compliance.

Assure SWPPP Construction Compliance: Code compliance – dirt on roads/unprotected storm drains/etc., pre-SWPPP inspections, permitting compliance, pre-construction meeting attendance, on-site dust monitoring, levy fines for non-compliance.

Assists City Neighborhood Improvement Officers with code compliance as needed and as time permits.

Advises property owners, builders, contractors, architects, or developers as needed to apprise appropriate parties of concerns and potential violations; searches tax records; obtains facts necessary to determine proper course of actions; coordinates and monitors solutions.

Coordinates code enforcement activities with other city departments as necessary; works closely with Engineering Department regarding interpretations and enforcement of codes.

Conducts regular review of codes, ordinances and regulations; receives legal interpretations as needed to direct enforcement of compliance; makes recommendations related to practical application of codes and ordinances; assists in adapting, modifying or rewriting codes as needed.

Prepares and provides written and oral reports to city council, boards, committees, and public interest groups as required to explain code enforcement activities and program needs; gives testimony in a court of law as an expert witness.

Provides training and supervision to clerical staff assisting in the administration of code enforcement and related work matters.

Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience: Graduation from high school, plus two (2) years of specialized training provided through in-service, professional workshops, technical college or university studies; AND Four (4) years of responsible experience performing above or related duties; preference for experience related to local government ordinance enforcement and investigation; law enforcement civil and/or criminal investigation or some other related field; OR An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Some knowledge of liability issues which arise out of investigative procedures; effective interpersonal communications; city and state codes and ordinances related to multiple aspects of public works, property rights, boundaries, subdividing and zoning, signing etc.; legal system and securing sanctions for violations; various investigative techniques; report writing, public relations. Considerable skill in the art of diplomacy and cooperative problem solving. Some ability to enforce regulations with firmness, tact, and impartiality; keep operating records and maintain various written reports; read maps and locate property; establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public; comprehend and interpret complex regulations related to zoning and other city ordinances.

Special Qualifications: Must possess a valid Driver's License. Obtain an RSI (Registered Stormwater Inspector), RSR (Registered Stormwater Reviewer), IDDE (Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination), and Opacity (Dust Control) Certificate.

Work Environment: Tasks require a variety of physical activities not generally involving muscular strain. Physical demands may occur in activities related to walking, standing, stooping, sitting, reaching, etc. Talking, hearing and seeing required in the daily performance of job duties. Mental application utilizes memory for details, emotional stability and discriminating thinking and creative problem solving. Frequent local travel required in course of performing portions of job functions.

Disclaimer: In compliance with the ADA, reasonable accommodation will be considered, upon request, on a case-by-case basis during both the pre-employment process and to accommodate post-employment changes in employee physical abilities. Accommodation decisions will be influenced by the need to prevent "undue hardship" to the city. The above statements describe the general nature, level, and type of work performed by the incumbent(s) assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, demands, and skills required of personnel so classified. Job descriptions are not intended to and do not imply or create any employment, compensation, or contract rights to any person or persons. Management reserves the right to add, delete, or modify any and/or all provisions of this description at any time as needed without notice. This job description supersedes earlier versions.