Code Enforcement {Building Inspector} Officer

The purpose of this job is to perform skilled work enforcing and monitoring applicable ordinances, codes and standards related to zoning, land use, nuisance housing, building codes, health and life safety, acts of nature and disasters, and other public concerns.
This position works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.

• Conducts field investigations and property inspections to identify violations of nuisance, zoning, junk and debris, abandoned/inoperative vehicles, housing, life safety and related codes.
• Maintains records; photograph evidence, invoices, liens, notices, and orders; contact responsible persons, landlords or tenants and perform follow-up investigations to ensure that remedial action has been taken; develop and maintain accurate case files.
• Enforces and monitors applicable ordinances, codes and standards related to zoning, land use, nuisance housing, building codes, health and life safety, acts of nature and disasters, and other public concerns.
• Participates in building permit issuance and reviews major permit applications and construction plans.
• Provides information to the public on city regulations as well as to property owners, residents, contractors, engineers, businesses, and other city departments.
• Conducts field and office work, receives, and responds to citizen complaints and reports from other agencies.
• Condemns substandard and inhabitable dwellings.
• Maintains and documents inspections and other job-related activities.
• Contacts businesses, residence or contractors to resolve issues of violations.
• Works closely with homeowners, landlords, tenants, businesses, and community groups to grow strong neighborhoods through public relations, education, and code enforcement activities.
• Provides technical and policy guidance to architects, developers, contractors, engineers and the public to ensure compliance with building and zoning codes.
• Performs related work as required.

Thorough knowledge of the building, zoning and related codes and of the appropriate methods of enforcement. Thorough knowledge of current literature and recent developments in the field. Thorough knowledge of building, construction, engineering principles and practices. Ability to prepare and present technical oral and written reports. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the City and other governmental officials, other agencies and the general public. Ability to be tactful in enforcing codes and ordinances.

Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent and vocational/technical school training in building construction, building trade (electrical, plumbing, mechanical) and design and four (4) years of experience in building construction, inspections or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience