Code Enforcement Officer
About The Position
The Code Enforcement Officer conducts observation patrols and responds to complaints about zoning and other municipal code violations within the Municipal Services District (MSD) jurisdictions. The officer applies municipal codes and policies to initiate and follow up on enforcement actions, and works with property owners to achieve compliance. The role works with community leaders, other departments, and partner agencies to enforce municipal codes and maintain positive community relationships. It also includes inspecting properties, communicating required corrective actions, supporting legal proceedings, coordinating court-ordered cleanups, assisting with staff training, and helping educate the public about code enforcement.
Requirements
- At least three years of experience in code enforcement, zoning enforcement, building inspection, environmental health inspection, vehicle abatement, animal control, MSD codes in zoning and planning, or related work; an equivalent combination of related education and experience may be substituted.
- Valid, unencumbered driver’s license.
- Knowledge of zoning and municipal codes and enforcement processes and procedures for MSD jurisdictions.
- Ability to resolve conflicts and de-escalate situations; communicate with customers about ordinance concerns; and build effective working relationships with officials, employees, agencies, and the public.
- Ability to support other staff with enforcement tasks by advising, interpreting, and verifying ordinance information.
- Ability to research and gather information for active enforcement cases in preparation for court hearings.
- Ability to read, write, understand, and interpret code and zoning enforcement ordinances.
- Computer literacy with standard office tools such as Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, and Outlook, and the ability to become proficient with task-specific software.
- Knowledge of the duties and responsibilities of partner enforcement agencies, including Animal Services, Unified Police Department, Health Department, Unified Fire Authority, and Salt Lake County Public Works.
Nice To Haves
- Utah Ordinance Compliance Association (UOCA) or American Association of Code Enforcement (AACE1) certification is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Conduct community patrols to identify violations of municipal codes and ordinances, and respond to complaints.
- Determine appropriate enforcement actions, notify property owners or occupants in writing of violations, identify corrective actions, and follow established procedures to achieve compliance.
- Coordinate code enforcement with community leaders, other departments, and external agencies as needed.
- Inspect and enforce zoning and other municipal codes within MSD jurisdictions, including follow-up inspections after notice and before legal action.
- Assist the Attorney’s Office with preparing and prosecuting cases involving violations of MSD codes or commission requirements, and testify in court if required.
- Oversee court-ordered cleanups by directing involved agencies and departments and ensuring compliance with the court order.
- Assist in training new team members on field procedures.
- Help educate the public about code enforcement by developing informational materials with planners, the communications manager, and other teams, and occasionally attending events to answer residents’ questions.
- Perform other duties as needed or assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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