Code Enforcement Specialist - Short Term Rentals

Gila, County of • Payson, AZ

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to enforce the Gila County Short Term Rental Ordinance and other Ordinances using the Gila County Hearing Officer Rule of Procedure. This position investigates potentially unregistered short-term rental properties and other complaints in Gila County, verifies ownership using recorded property deeds, drafts legal documents for service of process, presents evidence at a hearing to the Gila County Hearing Officer, and monitors the status of a high volume of cases. This position may also conduct on-site inspections and prepare reports on inspections. The role also involves customer service duties. This position does not supervise other employees. This position has no responsibility over any types of budget. Provides project research support on quality assurance projects. This position explains County procedures or processes and negotiates or persuades. This position creates or edits documents, internal memos, emails, formal letters, reports and legal documents. Interacts regularly with internal coworkers and other departmental personnel over the telephone, by email, and/or in person. Incidental contact with the public may occur as part of the work location.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Two (2) years relevant experience in code enforcement or familiarity of building codes; or equivalent education, training and experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License.
• Customer and personal service; building and construction; public safety and security; law and government; Federal, State, Local laws, regulations, Gila County Ordinances and Statutes.
• Basic statistical techniques and applications; business English and report writing, computer software for database and presentations, and spreadsheets.
• Communicating diplomatically; customer service; persuading and influencing; negotiating; problem recognition; problem solving; multi-tasking; typing and data entry.
• Make sense of multiple data; multi-task; maintain hand-eye coordination; maintain calm demeanor in stressful situations and read and write at professional level.

Responsibilities

• Prepares Letters, Notice of Violation/Summons and sets hearing and compliance dates.
• Conducts site inspections, verifying validity of complaint, composes consequent reports, and opens cases, referring relevant items to other government agencies.
• Interprets County codes and determines/helps to meet permit and other requirements.
• Monitors cases and reports any changes, keeping complainants informed, and works with owners to resolve violations and achieve compliance.
• Prepares documentation for cases required to go before Hearing Officer.
• Provides customer service: answers questions; assists public with preparation of building and zoning applications.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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