Code Enforcement/Animal Control Officer

City of Saratoga Springs•Saratoga Springs, UT

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About The Position

Performs working-level technical duties enforcing City laws, codes, ordinances, regulations, and other legal requirements involving streets, sidewalks, parking strips, abandoned vehicles, snow, weeds, signage, hazardous conditions, nuisance abatement, domestic animals, and livestock. Drives and actively enforces City ordinances, oversees the daily operation of Code Enforcement within the City, and provides public service through enforcement and ordinance education. Works under the specific direction of the Administrative/Special Services Sergeant or on-duty supervisor, and under the general supervision of the City Manager. The position provides customer service and responds to requests involving animals, parking, and code violations; prepares and follows up on reports and cases; issues citations; assists patrol and records staff; and supports community outreach and public relations. The role may include preparing for and testifying in court. Work includes office and field duties. Physical activities may include walking, handling equipment, reaching, and occasionally climbing, balancing, bending, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. The employee may need to push, pull, lift, or carry up to 80 pounds. Field work may involve outdoor weather, wet or humid conditions, heights, moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, electrical-shock risks, and vibration. Office noise is usually moderately quiet; field noise may be moderately loud.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
General office practices knowledge.
Two years of experience related to Animal Control or Code Enforcement.
Valid Utah driver's license.
Knowledge of animals and experience handling animals.
Knowledge of or previous experience in Code Enforcement.
Working knowledge of state criminal codes and penalties associated with various offenses.
Proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
Telephone etiquette.
Ability to operate standard office equipment, including a computer terminal, fax machine, and copy machine.
Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment and act resourcefully under varying conditions.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality regarding sensitive administrative and legal information.
Ability to develop effective working relationships with supervisors, fellow employees, and the public.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work under time pressures and deadlines, including in an environment requiring continuous sitting.
Ability to follow routine verbal or written instructions.
Ability to issue citations and deal with stressful situations.
Ability to read maps and locate properties.
Ability to handle difficult animals and citizens.
Ability to pass a background check.
Ability to meet the physical and environmental demands described for the position, including lifting or carrying up to 80 pounds and working in field conditions.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of the Spillman reporting system.

Responsibilities

Provide customer service to the general public.
Receive calls for service regarding loose animals, parking violations, and City code violations.
Assist walk-in members of the public and handle information and report requests.
Perform fingerprinting for the general public.
Assist patrol with vehicle unlocks, traffic hazards, and other duties.
Enter case-report data into a computerized record-keeping system.
Fill in for Records Clerks when needed.
Prepare reports regarding animal and code enforcement violations and follow up on those cases.
Follow up on cases taken by patrol officers that require further action.
Assist patrol officers with traffic congestion caused by traffic accidents.
Issue citations for various City code violations.
Attend neighborhood outreach and other community programs.
Clean and maintain the vehicle and other special equipment.
Prepare for court cases and testify when needed.
Perform ongoing public relations to enhance the department's image in the community.
Conduct tours of the police department and police vehicles for the community.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Health insurance options, including an option with a $0 employee premium payroll deduction with Wellness program participation.
Dental insurance.
Life insurance.
Long-term disability insurance.
Employee Assistance Program, including short-term mental health counseling services for the whole family.
Free Teledoc program for the whole family.
Monetary incentives for Wellness program participation.
Health savings account with an employer match.
Optional vision, accident, hospital, critical illness, additional life insurance, and flexible spending account coverage.
Participation in the Utah Public Retirement System pension.
City contribution of 6.2% of salary to a 401(k) retirement plan in lieu of City Social Security contributions.
120 hours of paid time off accrued annually.
40 hours of short-term medical leave accrued annually.
11 holidays annually.