Community Development - Code Enforcement Inspector I

Summary

Job Title

This position performs weed, junk, and litter inspections to ensure compliance with city codes and ordinances, and assists with building code compliance.

Major Duties

The major duties include:

• Responding to citizen complaints concerning ordinance violations.
• Conducting field inspections of alleged city code and ordinances; preparing written inspection reports; issuing warnings and citations.
• Collecting photographic evidence of inspection results.
• Executing search warrants and court summons.
• Preparing sworn affidavits.
• Preparing cases for trial; testifying in court as required.
• Inspecting demolition work prior to payment.
• Measuring and marking property lines.
• Reviewing legal deeds to determine property ownership.
• Answering inquiries and providing information to the general public.
• Performing related duties.

Minimum Qualifications

The minimum qualifications include:

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
• Proficiency with computers, including Microsoft office products such as Outlook, Word, Excel and Adobe and other applicable systems or software.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Alabama for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Knowledge of code enforcement principles and practices.
• Knowledge of appeals policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of relevant city codes and ordinances.
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
• Skill in conducting site inspections.
• Skill in maintaining files and records.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

Supplemental Information

Guidelines

• City codes and ordinances and department policies and procedures. These guidelines are generally clear and specific but may require some interpretation in application.

Complexity/Scope of Work

• The work consists of related code enforcement duties. Strict regulations, combined with the unique nature of each case in question, contribute to the complexity of the work.
• The purpose of this position is to enforce city codes. Successful performance ensures compliance with all codes and ordinances related to existing building and weeds, junk, and litter.

Contacts

• Contacts are typically with co-workers, other city employees, property owners, law enforcement personnel, and members of the general public.
• Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, resolve problems, and negotiate, defend, or settle matters.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching, or stooping. The employee occasionally lifts light and heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, distinguishes between shades of color, and utilizes the sense of smell.
• The work is typically performed in an office and outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather. The employee may be exposed to noise, dust, dirt and grease. Work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, gloves, etc.

Supervisory and Management Responsibility

• None.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Address

610 4th Avenue SE Decatur, Alabama, 35601

Phone

256-341-4890

Website

cityofdecatural.com

Job Description

Job Title

This position performs weed, junk, and litter inspections to ensure compliance with city codes and ordinances, and assists with building code compliance.

Major Duties

The major duties include:

• Responding to citizen complaints concerning ordinance violations.
• Conducting field inspections of alleged city code and ordinances; preparing written inspection reports; issuing warnings and citations.
• Collecting photographic evidence of inspection results.
• Executing search warrants and court summons.
• Preparing sworn affidavits.
• Preparing cases for trial; testifying in court as required.
• Inspecting demolition work prior to payment.
• Measuring and marking property lines.
• Reviewing legal deeds to determine property ownership.
• Answering inquiries and providing information to the general public.
• Performing related duties.

Minimum Qualifications

The minimum qualifications include:

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
• Proficiency with computers, including Microsoft office products such as Outlook, Word, Excel and Adobe and other applicable systems or software.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Alabama for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Knowledge of code enforcement principles and practices.
• Knowledge of appeals policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of relevant city codes and ordinances.
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
• Skill in conducting site inspections.
• Skill in maintaining files and records.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

Supplemental Information

Guidelines

• City codes and ordinances and department policies and procedures. These guidelines are generally clear and specific but may require some interpretation in application.

Complexity/Scope of Work

• The work consists of related code enforcement duties. Strict regulations, combined with the unique nature of each case in question, contribute to the complexity of the work.
• The purpose of this position is to enforce city codes. Successful performance ensures compliance with all codes and ordinances related to existing building and weeds, junk, and litter.

Contacts

• Contacts are typically with co-workers, other city employees, property owners, law enforcement personnel, and members of the general public.
• Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, resolve problems, and negotiate, defend, or settle matters.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching, or stooping. The employee occasionally lifts light and heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, distinguishes between shades of color, and utilizes the sense of smell.
• The work is typically performed in an office and outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather. The employee may be exposed to noise, dust, dirt and grease. Work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, gloves, etc.

Supervisory and Management Responsibility

• None.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Address

610 4th Avenue SE Decatur, Alabama, 35601

Phone

256-341-4890

Website

cityofdecatural.com