Code Enforcement Officer

City of O'Fallon, IL•O'Fallon, IL

1d•$24 - $25•Hybrid

About The Position

Code Enforcement Officers enforce city ordinance and property maintenance code violations for the Community Development Department in a technical and administrative manner. Officers are responsible for investigating nuisance complaints such as tall grass, derelict vehicles, rubbish and garbage complaints, etc. Duties also include following up on citizen requests, assisting in establishing code enforcement compliance plans for active cases and providing pro-active code enforcement. Additional duties include performing property maintenance occupancy inspections on primarily residential properties, and documenting inspection results. Assisting other inspectors and code enforcement officers as needed on higher level cases.

Requirements

Knowledge of basic principles and procedures of record keeping
Modern office procedures and methods including computers
Effective oral and written communication methods
Proficient computer skills and Microsoft Office suite of programs.
Negotiation and conflict resolution techniques.
Ability to interpret a variety of codes, laws, ordinances, regulations and other information furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Correctly prioritize cases and exercise sound judgment.
Associates degree or equivalent (trade school) with training in property maintenance and inspection
At least two-to-three years of related work experience in the construction industry, home inspection industry, fire service, or law enforcement
ICC Property Maintenance Certification is required within one (1) year of hiring.
Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Other equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

Investigates citizen complaints concerning municipal building code violations, nuisance violations, property maintenance, zoning regulations, and fire safety issues.
Inspects properties for violations to determine if complaint is valid and determines if any corrective action is required.
Prepare abatement cases; prepare notices and required correspondence and documents.
Ensure code enforcement actions are logged and records are kept in compliance with department regulations.
Respond in writing, by phone, and in person with residents, businesses and others regarding complaints and follow-up activities taken to resolve issues.
Assists property owners in achieving voluntary compliance by recommending corrective actions.
Conducts follow-up inspections to determine if corrective action has been taken and is compliant with municipal building codes and ordinances. When corrective action has not occurred, initiates court action.
May appear in court, as needed, on enforcement actions and may also work with the City Attorney on enforcement issues.
Confer and coordinate with other agencies and departments, including Public Works, Fire, and Police, on the investigation and disposition of nuisance, zoning, pest infestation, noise, smoke, vehicle, litter and related violations.
Conducts on-site occupancy inspections of single and multi-family residential properties for occupancy permits to ensure compliance with adopted International Code Council (ICC) Building Code, ICC Residential Code, ICC Property Maintenance Code and other related City Codes.
Documents each inspection according to the inspection checklist and uses computer program to input code violations in a written report.
Maintain files and records related to citations and violations; prepare a variety of written reports, memoranda and correspondence.
Input and retrieve a variety of information using a computer terminal, tablet or other electronic device.
Coordinate with other public and private agencies to abate public nuisances.
As assigned, assists in the inspections for other inspectors in different discipline areas (electrical and building & zoning) when the inspectors are unable to personally conduct the inspection.
Performs various other duties and functions as required or assigned within area of expertise or scope of the position.
Will need to traverse uneven terrain and be exposed to all types of weather elements in carrying out enforcement duties.