Code Compliance Inspector or Senior Code Compliance Inspector

The City of Gresham has an opening for a Senior Code Compliance Inspector or a Code Compliance Inspector (depending on qualifications).

The Senior Code Compliance Inspector independently manages complex code compliance cases working closely with Gresham Police Department and Homeless Services. The Senior Code Compliance Inspector is distinguished from the Code Compliance Inspector due to the sensitive, police-involved nature of the cases assigned and the higher degree of independent case management including an advanced level of knowledge and experience, independent judgment, and decision-making. Salary range is: $79,870 - $101,987.

The Code Compliance Inspector manages the enforcement process for a variety of code cases within an assigned geographic area of the City, inspecting vehicles and properties, sending notices, and working with property owners and other stakeholders to ensure compliance with City code. Salary range is: $69,132 - $87,438 .

Code Compliance staff work in the field and with the public to achieve compliance with City codes and improve community livability.

As Oregon's fourth-largest city, Gresham is a welcoming community of hard-working people where tradition and heritage meet innovation and opportunity. Gresham is a dynamic and rapidly growing city where families and businesses have a mutual desire and drive to thrive. City of Gresham employees care deeply about the community they serve, and go 'one step beyond' to deliver services in collaborative, inventive, practical, and nimble ways. Our work is challenging, fast-paced and rewarding.

We believe that to deliver the highest level of service to all Gresham community members, it is crucial we employ a diverse workforce, foster an inclusive working environment, and ensure our policies and systems result in equitable outcomes. The City seeks candidates who will support these values by continuously incorporating equity in their daily work and actively contributing to a workplace culture that respects unique viewpoints, life experiences and cultural perspectives. Come build the future with us.

Senior Code Compliance Inspector

The Senior Code Compliance Inspector position is the senior level position in the Code Compliance Inspector series. The Senior Code Compliance Inspector manages police-involved code compliance cases, working closely with police, homeless services, and other city staff in complex field scenarios to bring problem properties into compliance through a cross-departmental approach. The Senior Code Compliance Inspector independently manages complex code cases including issuance of civil penalties and abatement of violations when necessary.

The Senior Code Compliance Inspector reports to the Compliance Supervisor and collaborates daily with law enforcement and staff in the code, homeless services, and rental housing teams.

Code Compliance Inspector

The Code Compliance Inspector works with residents, businesses, and property owners to ensure compliance with City code including general nuisance code, land use and development code, building and property maintenance code. The Code Compliance Inspector works independently in the field to inspect vehicles and properties in response to requests from the public.

The Code Compliance Inspector reports to the Compliance Supervisor and collaborates often with staff in the code, homeless services, and rental housing teams.

Senior Code Compliance Inspector investigates and manages cases concerning police-involved or homeless services related code violations. The key responsibilities are:

1. Managing the most advanced and specialized code cases, often collaborating with Gresham Police, other outside law enforcement or other agencies to resolve complex livability issues that include criminal activity.
2. Managing code cases involving homelessness and unauthorized camping including on private property and vehicle cases. Frequently collaborates with homeless services staff to ensure people in need are offered services while also working toward compliance with City code through enforcement.
3. Managing business license inspections required by City Code including marijuana businesses and massage businesses including training relevant to those businesses and collaboration with police as needed.
4. The Senior Code Inspector must make sound decisions in dynamic situations which can include unsafe conditions, criminal activity/police involvement, mental health concerns, and escalation.

The Senior Code Inspector must be comfortable asserting authority and know when to be flexible to achieve goals of code compliance process.

Code Compliance Inspector manages code compliance cases resulting from citizen reports of code violations. The key responsibilities are:

1. Managing abandoned vehicle cases -responding to citizen complaints and referrals on abandoned vehicles, writing citations, tagging vehicles for impound and scheduling vehicles for tow.
2. Managing property cases - communicating with reporting parties and property owners throughout the process to achieve an efficient resolution to the violations.
3. Working independently and as a subject-matter expert to provide help, advice, and resolution to internal and external customers regarding complex code enforcement issues.

Senior Code Compliance Inspector:

• An experienced public servant with a law enforcement background (or accustomed to frequently collaborating with law enforcement) to achieve compliance and improve community livability.
• A strategic problem solver who can effectively apply available tools (city codes, negotiation skills and additional resources) to complex situations to achieve desired outcomes.

Senior and Code Compliance Inspector:

• An emotionally intelligent professional who can deescalate challenging situations with dissatisfied or abusive people by being relatable and remaining calm.
• An observant, detail-oriented case manager who can independently assess priorities and adapt to ever-changing demands and dynamic field scenarios.
• An effective, direct communicator who engages active listening skills to gain understanding and explains complex information using plain language.
• A motivated, friendly, customer-service oriented person who enjoys working with people to solve problems in a fast-paced work environment.
• A people person who is genuine, welcoming, fair, and inclusive when working with a diverse variety of residents and other stakeholders.
• A public servant who is motivated to improve the Gresham community through their quality work.
• A self-starter who is motivated to achieve daily results while working independently in the field.
• A continuous learner who is interested in learning the Citys codes and policies.

Senior Code Compliance Inspector:

• An Associate's degree
• Three (3) to six (6) years of experience in in code or regulation compliance, law enforcement, investigation, city planning or related field

Any combination of five (5) to eight (8) years of qualifying education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered.

Code Compliance Inspector:

• An Associate's degree
• One(1) to three (3) years of experience in code or regulation compliance, law enforcement, investigation, city planning or related field.

Any combination of three (3) to six (6) years of qualifying education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered.

Additional Requirements:

• Valid drivers license
• Good driving record (based on our driving matrix described below)
• Physical ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

• Prior experience in law enforcement or working collaboratively with law enforcement

DRIVING MATRIX: You will be disqualified from this process if you possess any of the following driving infractions:

• A major traffic offense or accident (where fault was established as yours) that results in death or major injury.
• Driving under the influence (DUI) offense within the last 5 years.
• Have more than 3 moving violations within a 3-year period or more than 2 within a one-year period.

• Have more than 2 accidents (where fault was established as yours) within a 3-year period

To apply for this position, click 'Apply' at the top of this job posting.

Required application materials:

• Complete online application (Do not type 'see resume' in any fields or leave work experience fields blank in the application template.)
• Answers to supplemental questions

• Resume (optional)

The City of Gresham offers a comprehensive and equitable base salary within the listed range based on your experience, skills, and education verified in your application . We encourage you to clearly describe how you meet the minimum and preferred qualifications and essential attributes in your application materials. Learn more about Oregon Equal Pay .

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A review of application materials including your response to supplemental questions submitted will determine which candidates will be invited to an interview.

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Veteran's Preference

The City of Gresham provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with state law. Any candidate wishing to have their qualifying veteran's preference applied to the process must submit a qualifying document (DD Form 214 or 215) at the time of application providing proof of eligibility that includes discharge status. Disabled veterans must also submit a copy of their Veteran's disability preference letter from the US Department of Veteran Affairs at the time of application, unless the information is included in the DD Form 214 or 215.

Our Commitment

The City of Gresham is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants without unlawful regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, familial status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, Oregon, or local law.

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