Code Enforcement Inspector I

City of Casper • City Hall - Casper, WY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Join Our Team as a Code Enforcement Inspector and Make a Difference in Our Community! Are you detail-oriented, passionate about ensuring safety and compliance, and ready to make a tangible impact on your community? As a Code Enforcement Inspector with the City of Casper, you will play a vital role in upholding our city’s standards, investigating zoning and code violations, and helping maintain a safe and welcoming environment for all. From inspecting properties to issuing violation notices, your work will directly contribute to the city’s growth and quality of life. If you have a knack for problem-solving, enjoy interacting with the public, and are ready to step up as a trusted authority in your community, we want to hear from you! Apply today and be a part of our team that values integrity, service, and safety.

Requirements

• Basic code enforcement principles and practices.
• Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, and regulations.
• Independently perform a full range of municipal code enforcement and compliance duties.
• Inspect and identify violations of applicable codes and ordinances.
• Enforce pertinent codes, ordinances, laws, and regulations with impartiality and efficiency.
• Respond to inquiries, complaints, and requests for service in a fair, tactful, and firm manner.
• Investigate complaints and mediate resolutions in a timely and tactful manner.
• Prepare accurate and detailed documentation of investigation findings.
• Testify in court for cases filed.
• Prepare clear and concise reports.
• Interpret and explain City zoning policies and procedures.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Follow all City safety procedures and immediately report all accidents/incidents or unsafe conditions to a supervisor.
• Routinely demonstrate the City of Casper core values.
• Operating a computer and applicable software applications.
• Applying local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations.
• Detecting poor workmanship, inferior materials, and hazards.
• Resolving conflict.
• Oral and written communication sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
• High school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) required.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience dealing with the public in an enforcement, inspection, investigation, or customer service capacity.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree in criminal justice, public administration, business administration or a related field is preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job, such as those listed below.
• A valid Wyoming driver’s license is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receives complaints in regard to City code violations; performs field inspections of residential, commercial, and public facilities for violations of minimum housing, zoning, and City code ordinances.
• Prepares and issues violation notices; develops and implements compliance strategies; maintains case files regarding inspections and violations; prepares related monthly reports; and testifies in court when necessary.
• Receives complaints and/or concerns regarding code and zoning violations from citizens and responds accordingly.
• Performs on-going inspections and investigations to ensure compliance with violation notices.
• Provides information to the public regarding zoning ordinances and related regulations.
• Represents the City of Casper by responding to the public, citizens, its employees, and others in a prompt, professional, and courteous manner while continuously maintaining a positive customer service demeanor.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Benefits

• This position is eligible to naturally progress to the Code Enforcement Inspector II position once incumbent obtains all the requirements for Code Enforcement Inspector II level.

What This Job Offers

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