Codes Compliance Specialist

Town of Prescott Valley•7351 Skoog Blvd. Prescott Valley, AZ

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Town of Prescott Valley is seeking a Codes Compliance Specialist to ensure adopted codes and ordinances of the Town are upheld and enhance the image of Prescott Valley with equitable enforcement of health and safety codes. This role involves providing customer service, investigating complaints regarding potential violations of municipal codes, ordinances, standards, health and safety regulations, and coordinating abatement procedures. The specialist will also prepare notices of violation and may be required to testify in court.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum of two (2) years’ work experience in code enforcement or related land use experience
Must be able to pass a background check

Nice To Haves

Completion of the Arizona Code Enforcement Association (ACEA), ICC Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector, ICC Zoning Inspector and AACE Certified Code Enforcement Officer within the timeframe determined by the Town.

Responsibilities

Provide customer service to internal and external customers; greet, receive and screen visitors and customers on the phone and in person; address, and resolve customer questions as able and refer complex inquiries, requests or complaints to appropriate staff.
Receive, record, and investigate complaints regarding potential violations of municipal codes, ordinances, standards, health and safety regulations, document violations by securing photographs, writing reports, and recording other pertinent data; research ownership records, prior complaints, municipal codes and ordinances, and state regulations to establish whether a violation has occurred.
Initiate contact with residents, business representatives and other parties to explain the nature of incurred violation and establish compliance requirements with municipal codes, ordinances, and community standards.
Meet with Town staff regarding complaints; coordinate follow-up activities as needed.
Coordinate and conduct follow-up abatement procedures including the preparation of additional correspondence, site visits, and communication with property owners if applicable.
Prepare non-compliance case information for legal action when requested.
Testify in court as needed.
Prepare notices of violation or noncompliance and citations according to applicable codes and regulations; issue letters to property owners notifying them of violation; as appropriate, affix notices of violation on property to abate fire and public safety hazards and public nuisances.