JOB DESCRIPTION

 

 

JOB TITLE:     Code Enforcement Officer-Senior

(Housing and Neighborhood Programs)

 

MAINTENANCE REVIEW DATE:  April 1994

 

ORG/POS #: 

 

JOB OBJECTIVE:  To inspect or supervise the inspection of dwellings, premises, and vacant lots for compliance with City codes; to initiate and document appropriate actions to ensure dwellings, premises, and vacant lots found in violation are repaired, condemned, razed, or cleaned in compliance with City ordinances.

 

ACCOUNTABILITY:  Receives general supervision from the Code Enforcement Supervisor (Housing and Neighborhood Programs).

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

 

1.         Receives written notice of citizens' complaints and receives complaints by telephone regarding violations of housing or premise standards; responds to complaints by assigning an Inspector or performing on-site inspections.

 

2.         Inspects or supervises the inspection of structures, premises, and vacant lots for code compliance by visually reviewing the condition of walls, floors, ceilings, electrical wiring, plumbing and heating fixtures, stairways, porches, ancillary structures, exterior premises, and vacant lots.

 

3.         Reinspects dwellings and premises where violations were found to determine whether corrections have been made.

 

4.         Issues citations, including court appearance dates, to owners or responsible persons failing to comply with codes.

 

5.         Researches deeds, abstracts, previous inspection records, and other records to obtain legal descriptions of properties in order to determine ownership.

 

6.         Meets with owners and contractors to discuss code violations, necessary repairs, and time frames for repairs or corrections.

 

7.         Provides information required by the City Attorney and Board of Directors to initiate condemnation, or demolition procedures.

 

8.         Inspects the dwellings of citizens seeking housing rehabilitation loans or grants to determine types of repair needed, the best method for accomplishing repairs, and an estimate of the cost of repairs.

 

9.         Operates an assigned City automobile in the performance of essential job functions.

 

SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

1.         Inspects or supervises the inspection of existing housing structures for minimum dwelling space and sanitation requirements.

JOB TITLE:     Code Enforcement Officer-Senior

(Housing and Neighborhood Programs)

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2.         Completes an inspection report for each dwelling, listing any code violations found.

 

3.         Notifies owners of violations which must be corrected and a time frame within which repair or correction must be completed; prepares standard form letters notifying owners of violations, inspection, or reinspection appointments, and related information.

 

4.         Notifies Code Enforcement Supervisor of unusual situations found during inspections and dwellings or premises found to be in gross violation of codes.

 

5.         Maintains a file for each inspection, including the inspection report, a listing of any violations, and correspondence related to the particular property.

 

6.         Prepares daily reports listing the number and type of inspections, violations found, violations corrected, and citations issued; compiles information from daily reports into a monthly report.

 

7.         Answers questions and provides information to citizens regarding housing and premise codes enforcement practices; provides information to citizens seeking home rehabilitation loans or grants.

 

8.         Testifies in court cases involving violations of the City's housing and premise codes.

 

9.         Compiles information for special reports regarding housing, premise, and vacant lot conditions within the City or areas to be annexed.

 

10.       Provides training to new inspectors.

 

11.       Performs other related duties as required.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

Provides general supervision to assigned Code Enforcement Officers (Housing and Neighborhood Programs).

JOB SPECIFICATION

CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER-SENIOR

(HOUSING AND NEIGHBORHOOD PROGRAMS)

 

 

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:  Performs work of average difficulty in inspecting or supervising the inspection of housing structures, premises, and vacant lots for compliance with City Codes.

 

MAINTENANCE REVIEW DATE:  April 1994

 

EXAMPLES OF WORK:  (Illustrative)

 

Receives written notice of citizens' complaints and receives complaints by telephone regarding violations of housing or premise standards; responds to complaints by assigning an Inspector or performing on-site inspections.

 

Inspects or supervises the inspection of structures, premises, and vacant lots for code compliance by visually reviewing the condition of walls, floors, ceilings, electrical wiring, plumbing and heating fixtures, stairways, porches, ancillary structures, exterior premises, and vacant lots.

 

Reinspects dwellings and premises where violations were found to determine whether corrections have been made.

 

Issues citations, including court appearance dates, to owners or responsible persons failing to comply with codes.

 

Researches deeds, abstracts, previous inspection records, and other records to obtain legal descriptions of properties in order to determine ownership.

 

Meets with owners and contractors to discuss code violations, necessary repairs, and time frames for repairs or corrections.

 

Provides information required by the City Attorney and Board of Directors to initiate condemnation, or demolition procedures.

 

Inspects the dwellings of citizens seeking housing rehabilitation loans or grants to determine types of repair needed, the best method for accomplishing repairs, and an estimate of the cost of repairs.

 

Operates an assigned City automobile in the performance of essential job functions.

 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

 

Considerable knowledge of federal, state, and city housing and premise codes and ordinances.

 

Considerable knowledge of housing and premise code inspection and enforcement practices and procedures.

 

Good knowledge of standard materials and practices of the building trades.

 

JOB TITLE:     Code Enforcement Officer – Senior

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Good knowledge of the procedures for issuing citations and warrants.

 

Skill in the operation of a microcomputer.

 

Skill in the operation of photographic and video equipment.

 

Skill in the operation of an automatic transmission automobile.

 

Ability to read and interpret City housing and premise ordinances.

 

Ability to read and interpret federal housing rehabilitation rules and regulations.

 

Ability to identify code violations during the inspection of dwellings, premises, and vacant lots.

 

Ability to prepare detailed narrative and numerical reports and standard form letters.

 

Ability to locate, read, and interpret legal descriptions and ownership records.

 

Ability to maintain detailed files and records.

 

Ability to accurately estimate the cost of housing rehabilitation projects.

 

Ability to assign and review the work activities of assigned personnel.

 

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

 

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

 

Completion of high school; at least two (2) years of experience in housing and premise inspection or a related area; OR any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

 

Must possess Citation Authority Certification before employment and maintain certification for the duration of employment in this position.

 

Must possess certification as a Housing Rehabilitation and/or Building Inspector before employment and maintain certification for the duration of employment in this position.

 

Must possess a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver’s License before employment and maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position.

JOB TITLE:     Code Enforcement Officer – Senior

(Housing and Neighborhood Programs)

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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  The physical demands marked below are representative of those that will be required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

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WORK ENVIRONMENT:

 

The environmental conditions marked below are common to this job:

 

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