Assistant Code Officer

City Of Iola • Iola, KS

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About The Position

The Assistant Code Enforcement Officer performs a variety of routine clerical, administrative, and technical duties related to code enforcement. This role involves interacting with the public, maintaining records, conducting inspections, and assisting in various departmental tasks under the supervision of the Code Enforcement Officer and City Administrator.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.
• Some community college or university classes in management, business, or public administration are useful.
• Working knowledge of computers (Word and Excel).
• Working knowledge of general office practices and procedures.
• Ability to effectively meet and interact with the public, communicate effectively verbally and in writing, and handle stressful situations professionally.
• Experience and/or basic knowledge of construction.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to read or learn to read aerial maps within the first month.
• Possession of a valid Kansas State driver's license with a clean MVR.

Responsibilities

• Responds to telephone calls and walk-ins by answering questions and providing information.
• Writes and sends notices and correspondence.
• Maintains files on computer and in paper form, including alphabetizing and categorizing.
• Types up and illustrates various permits.
• Works with aerial maps, County property records, utility maps, and other City and County resources.
• Collects, sorts and distributes incoming office mail.
• Performs data entry and processing work.
• Organizes, purges, maintains and files reports, records, archives and other files.
• Assists with cleaning and maintenance of City Hall as needed.
• Collects information about code violations by direct observation through inspections.
• Performs weed and nuisance patrol during the growing season.
• Performs building inspections.
• Assists in animal control as needed.
• Assists other departments as needed or assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Utilities
• Education Level: High school or GED