Code Enforcement Officer

Town of Smyrna • Smyrna, DE

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About The Position

This position inspects buildings and sites for compliance with building, zoning, housing and property maintenance codes and ordinances. Performs a variety of technical duties in support of the Town’s building inspection program as related to land use matters, building, housing, health and safety, and property maintenance. Does related work as required. May require weekend work as assigned by Town Manager, Assistant Town Manager, Supervisor, and/or Police Chief.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Construction or enforcement of building codes and ordinances
• Two (2) years of general construction or property maintenance
• State, Federal, and Town related ordinances, codes, and regulations
• Town Zoning codes
• Materials, methods, and practices used in building construction and of stages in construction, noting, when possible, defects and violations that may be most easily observed and corrected
• Express oneself clearly and concisely, orally and in writing
• Recognize faulty construction or hazardous conditions created by deterioration and recommend effective corrective measures
• Read an interpret building construction plans
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with Town employees, contractors, property owners, representatives from other agencies, and the public
• Possess and retain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license
• All motor vehicle violations must be reported to the supervisor immediately
• Must pass background checks including motor vehicle, criminal, and drug
• Must obtain ICC Residential Building Inspector and ICC Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector certifications within eighteen (18) months of hire

Nice To Haves

• Degree in architecture, engineering, criminal justice, or relate field preferred
• Years of experience may be substituted for degree

Responsibilities

• Perform the full range of code enforcement duties; perform a variety of field and office work in support of the code enforcement program; enforce compliance with regulations and ordinances including those pertaining to zoning, land use, housing codes, building codes, health and safety, property maintenance and other matters of public concern
• Receive and respond to citizen complaints and reports from other agencies and departments on alleged violations of zoning and related codes and ordinances
• Enforcement of property maintenance code, housing codes and zoning ordinances
• Assist with building inspection and licensing issuance processes as needed
• Conduct field investigations; inspect properties for violations; attempt to make contact at the residence or business in order to resolve violations; issue and post warning notices, notices of violation, corrective notices, orders to comply and related documentation for code violations; schedule and perform follow-up functions to gain compliance including letters, inspections, calls, meetings, discussions and negotiations to ensure compliance with appropriate codes and ordinances
• Prepare evidence in support of legal actions taken by the Town; appear in court as necessary; testify at hearings in court proceedings as required
• Maintain accurate documentation and case files on all investigations, inspections, enforcement actions, and other job-related activities
• Perform residential rental inspections and ensure compliance with regulations and ordinances related to the property maintenance and housing codes
• Performs related work as required by the Department Head

What This Job Offers

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