Code Enforcement Officer I - Community Development

City of Ardmore•Ardmore, OK

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves securing compliance with City Ordinances, County, State, and Federal laws pertaining to Nuisance Codes, Building Codes, Oil and Gas Regulations, and Regulations as mandated by the E.P.A. It involves skilled, detailed inspections and enforcement work pertaining to private properties, houses, businesses, restaurants, industrial establishments, oil and gas wells, and other structures within the City limits. Included are inspections on Fats, Oil, and Grease discharge, including but not limited to, site inspections, investigations, public education, and annual inspections. Officers are responsible for keeping detailed records of all inspections or investigations and the action taken for compliance. The priorities of performing the duties of this position are based on the severity of the complaint to the Health, Safety, and Welfare of the community. Work is performed with considerable independence within established codes, regulations, and technical guidelines and subject to review through daily conferences.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Possession of or ability to obtain valid Code Enforcement Officer Certification
Valid driver's license
Knowledge of applicable city policies, laws, codes, regulations, statutes and standards.
Management skills to analyze programs, policies, and operational needs.
Ability to work and interact with departments throughout the organization and the general public.
Excellent interpersonal and communications skills (oral and written).
Able to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of known variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Under limited supervision, plan and arrange own work, referring only unusual cases to supervisor.
Intermediate skills for computer, typing, Word, Excel and other computer software.
Maintain confidentiality, exercise judgment, courtesy, tact and diplomacy in dealing with the public, other agencies and City department personnel.

Responsibilities

Perform daily skilled, detailed inspections and enforcement work pertaining to private properties, houses, businesses, restaurants, industrial establishments and other structures within the City limits.
Routine patrolling of major streets and residential areas for violations of codes.
Investigate citizen complaints for violations in all areas of the City limits.
Assist other departments within the City with suspected violations.
Make and maintain detailed reports on all inspections performed and violations noted.
Order abatements or issue citations on violations as necessary to obtain compliance with codes.
Prepare files for all citations issued.
Testify at arraignments or trials.
Enter data on inspections or investigations on daily department reports.
Make personal contact with citizens or businesses to educate about code violations and suggest corrective measures when applicable.
Take complaints by phone or fax from citizens or other City staff and investigate for violations.
Patrol major streets for illegal signs and confiscate signs as outlined by department S.O.P.
Document all abatements with photographs and supervise work being done by abatement contractor.
Do safety checks on all vehicles and equipment needed to perform daily investigations or inspections before patrol.
Prepare any necessary monthly activity reports required by supervisor.
Respond to and resolve citizen inquiries and complaints.
Inspect single family homes, apartment buildings, businesses and vacant lots; ensure compliance with applicable zoning and nuisance codes, ordinances and regulations; perform follow-up inspections as necessary.
Perform inspections of properties and improvements to determine compliance with zoning, property maintenance, building or health and safety requirements; issue notices of violation(s) as necessary.
Respond to alleged violations; interview complainant and witnesses; take photographs of violations and document activities.
Perform research to determine the approved conditional uses of property; research owners and take actions to enforce City codes.
Inspect property for abandoned or inoperative vehicles; issue notices for vehicle abatement if necessary; oversee abatement and removal of vehicles.
Inspect property for weeds and grass code violations.
Serve as a resource to other City departments regarding zoning and other code requirements.
Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.