Codes Dept - Codes Enforcement Officer 1 (Part-Time)

City of Lebanon•Lebanon, TN

About The Position

This part-time, entry-level position performs office and field work involving the inspection, investigation, and enforcement of City codes, ordinances, and abatement regulations concerning nuisances, signage, zoning, and other ordinances in commercial and residential areas. The employee initially works under close supervision and under the direction of the Codes Enforcement Sergeant for the Lebanon Police Department. Duties include responding to complaints, patrolling assigned areas, documenting violations, maintaining records, preparing reports, and supporting legal actions. The position may also involve building inspections, parking enforcement, court appearances, and other duties assigned by the Police Chief. The role requires effective communication with the public, including in stressful or combative situations, and the ability to inspect properties, interpret plans and documents, operate a motor vehicle, and maintain accurate records. The employee must obtain education and extensive knowledge of the Lebanon Municipal Code and International Property Maintenance Code within 90 days of hire and successfully complete field training. Qualified candidates must pass a written exam with a score of at least 70%, as well as required pre-employment physical, drug, and psychological examinations. The position regularly involves outdoor work in varied weather and potential exposure to unsafe building sites, toxic materials, and infectious environments. Physical requirements include walking, standing, climbing, crouching, lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, wearing up to 15 pounds of equipment for an entire shift, and having the strength to defend oneself or others. A valid Tennessee driver's license and clear driving record are required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid Tennessee driver's license and clear driving record.
Must not have a felony conviction or a misdemeanor conviction involving moral turpitude, or a discharge from the U.S. armed forces under other than honorable conditions; must have good moral character.
Obtain education and extensive knowledge of the Lebanon Municipal Code and International Property Maintenance Code within 90 days of hire.
Successfully complete field training.
Pass a written exam with a score of 70% or higher.
Successfully complete a pre-employment physical examination, drug screen, and psychological examination.
Ability to obtain compliance from violators and apply applicable laws, ordinances, codes, and enforcement principles and methods.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and other City departments, respond fairly and tactfully to complaints, and communicate calmly in stressful or combative situations.
Ability to identify code and ordinance violations, find appropriate solutions, and prepare accurate, detailed investigation documentation.
Ability to communicate effectively and clearly, orally and in writing, and demonstrate effective public relations practices.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and standard safety practices, and of the geographical features and locations within the area served.
Ability to maintain complex logs, records, and files and knowledge of modern office procedures, methods, and equipment.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret plans and documents and respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle safely and perform the essential physical duties of the job.
Physical ability to reach, speak, hear, sit, use hands, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, stand, and walk; manipulate fingers sufficiently to operate firearms; and meet hearing and visual acuity requirements described in the posting.
Ability to move or drag heavy objects, carry objects as needed, wear up to 15 pounds of equipment for an entire shift, and lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Sufficient overall strength to defend oneself or others from physical attack.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree from an accredited college or technical school is strongly desired.
Two years of experience in office administration, inspections, codes compliance, record keeping, or a closely related field is a plus.
May be required to pass all physical and academic requirements of the Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy.

Responsibilities

Receive and respond to public, staff, and outside-agency complaints about municipal code and ordinance violations, and document violations with photographs and other relevant information.
Regularly patrol assigned areas in a City vehicle to identify nuisance conditions and other ordinance violations.
Patrol assigned commercial areas to inspect compliance with property maintenance, sign regulations, and approved landscaping plans.
Enter daily inspection information into the City code enforcement system, retrieve data, and generate reports.
Prepare reports, memos, and correspondence related to enforcement activities, and maintain accurate investigation, inspection, and enforcement records.
Prepare documentation and evidence supporting City legal actions, appear in court as necessary, and testify at hearings and court proceedings as required.
Research property ownership, legal descriptions, permits, and map guides using computers.
Enforce parking violations when assigned.
Determine whether structure plans comply with regulations.
Inspect existing structures for safety compliance and notify property owners of deficiencies.
Maintain daily logs of inspected locations and violations issued, along with inspection and violation reports and photographs.
Notify building owners of violations and provide correction guidance under applicable property maintenance regulations.
Issue stop-work orders when deficiencies are not corrected.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Police Chief.
Meet attendance, punctuality, and work-deadline requirements.