Code Compliance Officer II

POSITION SUMMARY

The Code Compliance and Animal Welfare Officer enforce City Ordinances related to municipal codes and other adopted codes. Conducts inspections and investigates complaints related to code, zoning and environmental health, and animal welfare. Gathers evidence, issues notices and citations, and provides testimony and conditional suspension (probation) services to the court.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

Reports to : Code Compliance Supervisor or Deputy Building Official in the Code Compliance Supervisor’s absence.

Direct Reports : None

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The listed examples of work are not intended to be all-inclusive. They may be modified with additions, deletions, or changes as necessary.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Conducts visual inspections in assigned areas of the City and investigates complaints reported by officials, City employees, or citizens. Assesses and addresses customer and community needs and concerns.
• Prepares records, reports as well as maintaining case management from start of a case through end of the case to include conditional suspension hearings (probation). Issues Notices of Violation, Posting Notices and citations for violations of the City’s environmental, nuisance and animal codes.
• Coordinates activities with other City Departments and other governmental agencies to ensure code compliance in areas of overlapping jurisdiction. Works directly with Community Development, Building & Codes, Wastewater, Fire Marshal, Police and Licensing to provide enforcement on zoning, building, environmental health and licensing violations to include site inspections, postings and citations.
• Prepares and documents violations for court cases. Photographs the scene of violation, prepares narrative report concerning findings, and testifies as a witness or complainant in court. Maintains case file and provides inspection reports for conditional suspension to the court.
• Responds to complaints related to animal control, cruelty to animals, or other domestic or wild animal problems. Investigates animal bite incidents and makes necessary arrangements to confine the animal. Prepares required municipal and Health Department reports.
• Responds to calls for disposal of dead animals and care for injured animals. May transport seriously injured animals.
• Collaborate with The Health Department as a field investigator to conduct assessment and surveillance of animal reservoirs and disease vectors. Investigate zoonotic diseases transmissions and provide disease interventions and education between wildlife, domestic pets, and citizens.
• Issues Notice of Violation, Posting Notices and Summons and Complaint for violations of animal welfare ordinances.
• Provides information concerning municipal codes, animal welfare ordinances and other related topics. Gives presentations to citizens and various groups regarding the City’s municipal codes, animal welfare programs and animal care in general.

Other Duties & Responsibilities

PREPARATION AND TRAINING

Education

Work Experience

Equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered.

Certifications and / or Licensures

Required Driver’s License

Age Requirement

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge

Working knowledge of :

Basic knowledge of :

Skills and Abilities

Computer Skills - Strong skills needed to prepare reports and correspondence. Also needed to maintain accurate logs of activities.

Communication - Strong customer service skills required to provide technical advice on codes, and to provide the public with underlying rationale for codes. Strong conflict resolution skills are needed to deal with difficult clientele. Basic written skills required to write reports and correspondence.

Must be a quick learner to be able to :

Must be able to handle domestic and wild animals in a humane manner.

Must be able to pass an in-depth background investigation.

PAY RATE

$ - $ Pay Rate

This is a full-time position.

BENEFITS

The City of Englewood offers a comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to :

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work is performed in the field and in a standard office environment. The employee is exposed to various weather conditions including wet, hot and cold conditions. Also exposed to various environmental conditions which may include unsanitary nuisance property conditions with excessive trash, litter, junk, sewage, animal waste, solvents, grease, oils and body fluids : excessive noise; slippery or uneven walking surfaces. Will be exposed to stray, aggressive, dangerous, injured or dead animals, including livestock, birds and wildlife infected with known and unknown diseases.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Open until filled