Senior Code Compliance Officer

City of Apache Junction•Apache Junction, AZ

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Positions assigned to this class investigate potential violations of municipal and state laws, ordinances, zoning codes, and property maintenance standards. Conduct compliance inspections and pursue corrective actions through letters, negotiations, and citations. Address violations of city zoning ordinances and coordinate with other departments to resolve complaints and ongoing issues.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Three (3) years full-time paid municipal code enforcement experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must possess a Level I Basic Code Enforcement Academy certification from the Arizona Code Enforcement Association upon appointment.
Knowledge of safe and efficient work practices as they relate to code enforcement.
Knowledge of basic principles, practices, and techniques of code enforcement, general city services, and municipal organizational structure as they relate to code enforcement.
Knowledge of city, state, federal, and department procedures, policies and guidelines; city code; building codes; planning and zoning ordinances; property maintenance ordinances, construction terminology; code enforcement techniques.
Knowledge of how to conduct field inspections, gather evidence, and document violations.
Knowledge of techniques for de-escalating confrontational situations and negotiating voluntary compliance.
Knowledge of general office procedures; customer service principles; basic mathematics.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with coworkers and other individuals in contact during the course of work.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
Ability to follow instructions.
Ability to operate a personal computer utilizing code enforcement software, GIS systems, mobile inspection tools, and standard Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to interpret laws, ordinances, codes, and regulations.
Ability to read maps, plats, and drawings.
Ability to manage multiple cases, deadlines, and field inspections efficiently.
Ability to safely navigate various environments and recognize potential hazards.
Ability to develop and conduct training for entry-level staff.
Must possess a valid driver’s license to operate a vehicle in Arizona or meet the transportation needs of the position.

Nice To Haves

Must obtain a Level II Intermediate Code Officer certification from the Arizona Code Enforcement Association within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

Conduct inspections and investigations of properties and structures to ensure compliance with city zoning, property maintenance, dangerous building, and other municipal codes and standards.
Recommend necessary improvements and notify owners or tenants of the reason for the inspection.
Pursue corrective actions and abatement through letters, memos, and correspondence.
Document and maintain records of code enforcement activities.
Provide information to violators and the general public regarding codes, laws, and ordinances.
Maintain accurate, comprehensive records and documentation related to work assignments and ensures all information is kept up to date.
Research, review, and prepare a variety of reports, memos, correspondence, and documents and maintain records of enforcement activities.
Prepare and conduct community education meetings.
Develop new hire training curriculum and assist with training new code enforcement personnel.
May testify in court regarding violations.
May supervise lower-level personnel and manage more complex cases.
Support the city’s policies, goals, and objectives and work with management and other staff to ethically achieve such goals and objectives; ensure compliance with safety procedures.