Code Compliance Officer

Provo City Corporation • Provo, UT

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Provo City is looking for a Code Compliance Officer to provide technical field inspection and office work enforcing health, safety, zoning, and rental housing codes and other related City ordinances. Qualified, civic-minded individuals interested in supporting the services provided to Provo residents are strongly encouraged to apply.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).
• One year of experience performing duties in property maintenance, enforcement of local, state, or federal laws or in a field which has a regulation enforcement process.
• A valid, lawful Driver License is required.

Nice To Haves

• Prov City may substitute education for experience.

Responsibilities

• Respond to code-related complaints.
• Patrol neighborhoods or on-street and City-owned parking lots to identify and investigate health, safety, zoning, and rental housing code violations including debris, inoperable vehicles, illegal signage, unsanitary conditions, or other issues.
• Research and inspect a variety of properties for possible code violations including, but not limited to, single family homes, apartments, and vacant lots.
• Collect and document site violation evidence including taking photographs, taking measurements, interviewing complainants and witnesses, and drawing diagrams and basic plans.
• Issue notices of violation and notices to abate nuisances using City standards or codes to determine compliance deadlines and explain findings and respond to violators, complainants, and other citizens.
• Follow-up on violations to ensure compliance and process cases to the Legal department for further enforcement.
• Initiate requests for search warrants via Police and Legal Departments and attend warrant service as needed.
• Use an automated license plate reader (ALPR) to check stolen vehicle status, current parking permits, and timed parking requirements, then monitor and chalk-mark vehicles for 72-hour violations.
• Draft letters, memos, investigative reports, attorney fact sheets for non-compliance, and staff reports.
• Coordinate cases with other City departments or divisions including Police (community-oriented), Building Inspection, Planning, Legal, Customer Service, and Fire.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Benefits

• Generous employer-paid health insurance
• Retirement and pension plans, including 401k and 401k matching
• Paid leaves, including vacation, sick, holidays, bereavement, and parental leaves
• Educational assistance
• Competitive pay
• Regular review of compensation practices to remain competitive with the market
• Free use of the Provo Recreation Center and Peaks Ice Arena
• A Provo Library card
• 50% off green fees at Timpanogos Golf Course
• A 4/10 work schedule

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED