Code Compliance Officer

City of Bozeman, MT•Bozeman, MT

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About The Position

In this essential role, the Code Compliance Officer maintains and enhances the quality of life, public health and safety within the Bozeman community. This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with the Bozeman Municipal Code through a balanced approach of education, outreach, and enforcement across a variety of issues including but not limited to property maintenance, zoning, public nuisances, urban camping and other community standards. This successful candidate will be proactive in addressing compliance concerns, working collaboratively with community members and partner agencies to promote understanding and voluntary compliance to local regulations. Compassion and clear communication are essential to building trust and achieving long-term, sustainable compliance through the City of Bozeman's diverse neighborhoods. This position will coordinate with other Code Compliance staff, Bozeman Police Department, and multiple agencies and/or service providers in the community. Excellent communication with City staff, property owners, residents, businesses, and the un-housed regarding policies, applicable ordinances, codes, and regulations related to matters of public concern will be crucial. The Code Compliance Officer will also assist the department with scheduling, research and data gathering, preparing memoranda, filing, maintaining information systems related to code enforcement, and other relevant support duties. This is a full-time opportunity with many benefits! As a City of Bozeman employee, you will be part of a team that is committed to positively impacting the community. This great opportunity also provides enrollment in an established retirement system with significant employer contribution (9.07%), generous vacation and sick time accruals, 8 weeks of paid parental leave, and excellent medical/dental/vision benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Planning, Public or Business Administration, or a construction related field; and
Some (1-3 years) experience in construction, planning, building inspection, human services, or law enforcement; or
Any combination of experience and training which provides the equivalent scope of knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work.
Thorough knowledge of City ordinances and associated codes;
Thorough knowledge of relevant State codes;
Thorough knowledge of investigation techniques and methods of inspection;
Substantial knowledge of, or the ability to quickly learn the City's policies and procedures;
Substantial knowledge of Federal and State practices and programs;
Substantial knowledge of geographical and zoning boundaries, land measurements and maps, and legal descriptions;
Substantial knowledge of general office procedures, including filing systems;
Some knowledge of building construction methods, materials and systems;
Some knowledge of hazardous substance protocols;
Ability to analyze maps, codes, and legal descriptions, and make appropriate judgments on compliance or non-compliance issues;
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with businesses, citizens, employees, and the general public;
Ability to deal with a wide range of persons, including situations in which individuals may be upset over some issue involved with City activities and policies;
Ability to understand, interpret and make recommendations on construction plans, construction codes, ordinances and blueprints;
Ability to maintain a calm and controlled demeanor and take appropriate action in contentious situations;
Ability to exercise good judgment, flexibility, creativity, and sensitivity in response to changing needs and situations;
Ability to carry and demonstrate proper use of assigned defensive tools;
Ability to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing, using both technical and non-technical language;
Ability to understand and follow oral and/or written policies, procedures, and instructions;
Ability to prepare and present accurate and reliable reports containing findings and recommendations;
Ability to operate a personal computer using standard or customized software applications appropriate to assigned tasks;
Ability to use logical and creative thought processes to develop solutions according to written specifications and/or oral instructions;
Ability to perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines;
Ability and willingness to quickly learn and put to use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information and/or technology;
Ingenuity and inventiveness in the performance of assigned tasks;
Consistently performs assignments in accordance with the City's Core Values of Integrity, Leadership, Service and Teamwork.
Possession of a valid Montana Class D Driver's License or equivalent or ability to obtain within 60 days of employment;
Specified positions may require additional certification(s) specific to the functional area of assignment;
Offers for employment are conditional upon satisfactory responses to appropriate post conditional offer process.

Responsibilities

Enforces City ordinances and relevant codes, including, but not limited to zoning and land use, short-term rentals, quality of life issues, snow removal, weed abatement, abandoned vehicles, encampments.;
Inspects and investigates complaints of non-compliance, including determining necessary permits;
Issues notices, citations, and non-compliance violations as necessary;
Performs follow-up inspections to ensure compliance issues are resolved or addressed in a timely and efficient manner;
Responds to questions, complaints, and inquiries from and provides information to violators, complainants, the general public, business community, and other government agencies regarding property maintenance standards, regulatory practices, codes, laws, and ordinances;
Assists in the City's abatement efforts, including recommending possible solutions, remedies, and/or alternatives to ensure compliance implementing mitigation strategies and cleanup policies;
Plan, coordinate, and schedule cleanup operations at designated sites, including cleanup site identification, public notification, logistics, and planning and monitoring for specific sites;
Maintains accurate and complete records of complaints, inspections, violations and citations are kept;
Prepares all related correspondence and documentation;
Serves as community liaison with citizens, other City departments, outside agencies, property owners, law enforcement, and the public to ensure collaborative and efficient operations and resolve quality of life issues;
Addresses citizen's questions or complaints in a courteous and timely manner and takes the appropriate measures to ensure an expedient resolution or citizen satisfaction;
Takes necessary measures to ensure prosecution of violators, including gathering and compiling evidence and proper documentation for court procedures, and presenting cases in court as necessary;
Provides needed information and demonstrations concerning how to perform certain work tasks to new employees in the same or similar class of positions;
Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems;
Attends meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions and reviews publications and audio-visual materials to become and remain current on principles, practices, and new developments in assigned work areas;
Responds to citizens' questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner;
Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities;
Performs other duties consistent with the role and function of this classification.

Benefits

enrollment in an established retirement system with significant employer contribution (9.07%)
generous vacation and sick time accruals
8 weeks of paid parental leave
excellent medical/dental/vision benefits

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