CODE ENFORCEMENT TECH

Job Title

Under general supervision, provide information to the public regarding City programs and policies; to perform initial interviews of persons filing complaints regarding possible code violations; to evaluate information to determine proper initial response or referral; to providecomplaint processing and routing, database and file management; and to provide administrative and technical support to the code enforcement and inspection staff.

Duties

• Act as primary point of contact for the code enforcement unit for general inquiries, and interview person reporting or inquiring about possible code violations. Determine from available information whether a possible code violation exists or whether complainant would be better service through referral to another City department or outside agency.
• Responds to public inquiries and complaints in a courteous manner
• Document complaints and enter related into the City database system
• Provides information to the general public, homeowner, tenants, the business community, other departments, and outside agencies regarding codes, ordinances and code enforcement policies and practices
• Assemble case files including obtaining property records, property owner information, case history, and other information related to properties and City programs, such as weed abatement and CDBG
• Assist code enforcement and inspection staff in the preparation of letters, notices, and complaints for the City Attorney
• Assist in joint inspections in the field on occasion, assisting with photos, paperwork, and related duties. Researches ownership records and prior complaints
• Schedules code enforcement inspections, and explains inspection procedures and regulations to member of the public
• Provides assistance in developing the department budget. May track relevant expenditures
• Tracks property information, such as complaints and inquiries, using computerized database or spreadsheet applications
• Utilizes computer software such as spreadsheets, code enforcement software, and database applications to input and maintain records and/or conduct research as needed
• Reads, interprets, and applies municipal and stat codes
• Prepares public notices as directed, applying provisions of City ordinances, and arranges for publication and/or mailing of notices
• Maintains the code enforcement files and filing system
• Other duties/tasks as assigned

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Minimum of a High School diploma or GED. Two (2) years of inspection or code enforcement experience preferred.

Certificates and Licenses: Must have or obtain Oklahoma Basic Code Enforcement Certification within one year. Must have valid driver license.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Knowledge of current municipal and State codes and regulations of other entities related to code enforcement. Ability to correctly interpret and apply municipal codes, regulations, policies, procedures and standards AND explain to the public in a clear and concise language. Ability to utilize a variety of descriptive data and information from a various sources. Knowledge of computer and related software such as spreadsheets, word processing and database applications to input, query and maintain data.

Supplemental Info

Essential Physical Job Requirements: Stand - X - Lift up to 25 pounds - X. Walk - X - Work Indoors - X. Sit - X - Work Outdoors - X. Use hands to finger, Handle, or feel - X - Normal Vision with or without corrective lensesModerate to High Noise Level. Climb or balance - X. Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl - X. Talk or hear - X.

Conditions of Employment: Subject to post offer, pre-employment drug screen. Subject to post offer, pre-employment fit for duty examination. Subject to post offer, pre-employment criminal background check. Must be at least 18 years of age. Valid Driver License.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The City of Ardmore offers comprehensive benefit package: Vacation, Sick, and Holiday Medical/Prescription Dental Vision Life/AD&D LTD Voluntary Life/AD&D and STD Flexible Spending Account Defined Benefit Pension Plan Deferred Compensation

Employer: City of Ardmore

Address: 23 S. Washington Street Ardmore, Oklahoma, 73401

Phone: 580-223-3425

Job Title

Under general supervision, provide information to the public regarding City programs and policies; to perform initial interviews of persons filing complaints regarding possible code violations; to evaluate information to determine proper initial response or referral; to providecomplaint processing and routing, database and file management; and to provide administrative and technical support to the code enforcement and inspection staff.

Duties

• Act as primary point of contact for the code enforcement unit for general inquiries, and interview person reporting or inquiring about possible code violations. Determine from available information whether a possible code violation exists or whether complainant would be better service through referral to another City department or outside agency.
• Responds to public inquiries and complaints in a courteous manner
• Document complaints and enter related into the City database system
• Provides information to the general public, homeowner, tenants, the business community, other departments, and outside agencies regarding codes, ordinances and code enforcement policies and practices
• Assemble case files including obtaining property records, property owner information, case history, and other information related to properties and City programs, such as weed abatement and CDBG
• Assist code enforcement and inspection staff in the preparation of letters, notices, and complaints for the City Attorney
• Assist in joint inspections in the field on occasion, assisting with photos, paperwork, and related duties. Researches ownership records and prior complaints
• Schedules code enforcement inspections, and explains inspection procedures and regulations to member of the public
• Provides assistance in developing the department budget. May track relevant expenditures
• Tracks property information, such as complaints and inquiries, using computerized database or spreadsheet applications
• Utilizes computer software such as spreadsheets, code enforcement software, and database applications to input and maintain records and/or conduct research as needed
• Reads, interprets, and applies municipal and stat codes
• Prepares public notices as directed, applying provisions of City ordinances, and arranges for publication and/or mailing of notices
• Maintains the code enforcement files and filing system
• Other duties/tasks as assigned

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Minimum of a High School diploma or GED. Two (2) years of inspection or code enforcement experience preferred.

Certificates and Licenses: Must have or obtain Oklahoma Basic Code Enforcement Certification within one year. Must have valid driver license.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Knowledge of current municipal and State codes and regulations of other entities related to code enforcement. Ability to correctly interpret and apply municipal codes, regulations, policies, procedures and standards AND explain to the public in a clear and concise language. Ability to utilize a variety of descriptive data and information from a various sources. Knowledge of computer and related software such as spreadsheets, word processing and database applications to input, query and maintain data.

Supplemental Info

Essential Physical Job Requirements: Stand - X - Lift up to 25 pounds - X. Walk - X - Work Indoors - X. Sit - X - Work Outdoors - X. Use hands to finger, Handle, or feel - X - Normal Vision with or without corrective lensesModerate to High Noise Level. Climb or balance - X. Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl - X. Talk or hear - X.

Conditions of Employment: Subject to post offer, pre-employment drug screen. Subject to post offer, pre-employment fit for duty examination. Subject to post offer, pre-employment criminal background check. Must be at least 18 years of age. Valid Driver License.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The City of Ardmore offers comprehensive benefit package: Vacation, Sick, and Holiday Medical/Prescription Dental Vision Life/AD&D LTD Voluntary Life/AD&D and STD Flexible Spending Account Defined Benefit Pension Plan Deferred Compensation

Employer: City of Ardmore

Address: 23 S. Washington Street Ardmore, Oklahoma, 73401

Phone: 580-223-3425

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