Nuisance Abatement Officer

City of New Bern•New Bern, NC

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs responsible technical work inspecting properties to ensure compliance with city ordinances, other related ordinances, regulations, or laws and adopted codes; performs enforcement on compliance with city ordinances, other related ordinances, regulations, or laws and adopted codes; does related work as required. Work is performed under the regular supervision of the Minimum Housing and Nuisance Abatement Supervisor.

Requirements

General knowledge of city ordinances, related ordinances, regulations, or laws and adopted codes governing health, safety, and welfare.
General knowledge of routine legal procedures, as related to the enforcement city ordinances, other related ordinances, regulations, or laws and adopted codes.
Ability to enforce city ordinances, other related ordinances, regulations, or laws and adopted codes with firmness, tact, and impartiality.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with property owners, contractors, the general public and coworkers.
Ability to maintain a high volume of files accurately.
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school.
Possession of an appropriate driver's license valid in the State of North Carolina.
The completion of or ability to attend and complete the North Carolina Law and Administrative Code course is required.
CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS ARE REQUIRED ON FINAL INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CANDIDATE(S) APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION WITH THE CITYOF NEW BERN.

Nice To Haves

Some construction or code enforcement experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Receives and investigates nuisance complaints and violations of the land use ordinance throughout the city.
Inspects properties and vehicles for compliance with city ordinances, other related ordinances, regulations, or laws and adopted codes.
Researches property, vehicle, and owner information during the course of investigations utilizing various methods.
Issues Notice of Violation letters as needed to occupants or owners of properties or vehicles that are in violation of City ordinances, other related ordinances, regulations, or laws and adopted codes.
Removal of temporary signs from prohibited areas to include the City’s rights-of-way.
Responsible for the documentation of case files including violation letters, supporting documentation, and upkeep of electronic files on required electronic record keeping programs such as Enterprise Permits and Licensing (EPL).
Reinvestigates properties or vehicles after the date to make corrective actions has expired.
Initiates the appropriate actions to have nuisances abated; oversees the abatement of the nuisance; and coordinates with the Public Works department to have the nuisance abated.
Conducts hearings with the property owner(s) as needed in order to create a plan to bring the property or vehicle into compliance.
Prepares requested reports on complaints, violations, and abatements as required.
Documents, photographs, reports, and forwards dwellings or structures that may be in violation of city ordinances, other related ordinances, regulations, or laws and adopted codes to appropriate staff.