Codes Inspector I

City of Blue Springs•Blue Springs, MO

About The Position

Performs a variety of routine and complex duties regarding the interpretation, inspection and enforcement of the adopted property maintenance and nuisance codes, related rules and regulations.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Skill in operating listed tools and equipment.
Knowledge of code enforcement principles, practices and methods and applicable to a municipal setting.
A working knowledge of applicable laws, standards and regulations relating to various land use, nuisance and public safety codes.
A working knowledge of inspection techniques.
Ability to prepare, organize and maintain inspection field data, reports and systems.
Ability to analyze complex situations, problems and data, and use sound judgment in drawing conclusions and making decisions.
Ability to comprehend and articulate complex facts and relationships in detail and to summarize and write clearly, concisely and legibly, and to testify in court in an objective, concise, and professional manner.
Ability to produce or obtain reports, graphs, charts, photographs or the evidence or exhibits.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with citizens, employees, supervisors and the general public.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions; to handle stressful situations and effectively deal with difficult or angry people.
Must be able to sit for prolonged periods.
Must be able to listen to normal conversation.
Must be able to walk occasionally, and use hands and fingers to operate, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
Must be able to reach with hands and arms.
Must be able to have vision sufficient to see close up and have the ability to adjust focus.
Must be able to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds and transport it 15 feet.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in related field.
Experience in code enforcement, building codes, planning, public administration or related field or combination of education and experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensures compliance with property owners and the adopted City codes, related rules and regulations.
Responds and investigates public complaints of alleged violations of City codes relating to nuisances, vegetation control, zoning ordinances, building codes, dangerous building code, property maintenance and other code-related matters as directed by the Codes Administrator.
Conducts inspections of private property regarding potential violations; communicates with complainants and property owners; compares facts observed during inspections to code requirements; determines whether or not violations exist; issues correction notices to private property owners as necessary.
Prepares and distributes a variety of investigative reports, correspondence, memoranda and notification letters relating to code enforcement issues and actions.
Provides information to the public who request assistance and offers explanations of City code requirements regarding the maintenance of private property.
Coordinates enforcement efforts with the City prosecutor, planning staff, police department and other City staff including outside agencies, as needed.
Prepares Municipal Court Information for the City Prosecutor in preparation for Municipal Court judicial action; testifies as necessary in any judicial actions and makes recommendations for prosecution.
Conducts record checks of Jackson County property tax records to determine property ownership.
Coordinates the abatement of violations performed by city contractors.
Monitors the community for potential ordinance violations.
Any other duties as required.