Code Compliance Field Investigator

City of Logan; Logan (UT); On-site; USD 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Logan is seeking an entry-level Code Enforcement Clerk within the Community Development Department in Logan, Utah. Under supervision, you enforce city codes related to land use, zoning, and property maintenance, performing field investigations and preparing reports for possible actions.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, and the ability to lift up to 30 pounds.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, or GED equivalent, and one (1) year of work related experience in code enforcement, municipal planning, law enforcement, building inspection, or a related field that demonstrates good judgement, decision making, and a commitment to public service.
• Valid Driver's License
• Must be able to get in and out of vehicles repeatedly.
• Must be able to occasionally, lift, carry and/or move up to 30 pounds and lift and carry 10-15 pounds and operate a keyboard using fine motor skills to write and utilize computer software.
• Must be able to work outside, including in hot and/or inclement weather, and around odors, potential hazardous substances, infectious disease and irritants on occasion.

Responsibilities

• Patrols Logan City and conducts field investigations. Checks for violations of city ordinances and codes, including land use and zoning compliance, residential occupancy, excessive weeds, snow removal, graffiti, residential parking violations, signs, abandoned vehicles, businesses licensing, property maintenance, and other nuisance abatement issues.
• Receives complaints and reports from citizens regarding alleged violations of City ordinances, codes, and regulations. Investigates these claims and determines the nature of the allegation and apprises complainants of possible solutions.
• Gathers evidence and completes comprehensive reports of daily activities and enforcement actions, and follows through on complaints. Initiates legal proceedings when appropriate, prepares for hearings, and testifies in court when required.
• Issues citations or warnings of violations of City ordinances. Keeps records of violations and follows up to secure correction of situation.
• Conducts regular review of codes, ordinances, and regulations; receives legal interpretations as needed to direct enforcement of compliance. Makes recommendations related to practical application of codes and ordinances and assists in adapting, modifying, or rewriting codes as needed.
• Assists in coordinating the abatement of nuisances and vacant structures, and the implementation & enforcement of the property maintenance codes.
• Provides information to the general public and business community regarding codes, laws, and ordinances. Performs ongoing public relations to enhance the image of the department within the community.

Skills

MS Word

Excel

Database software

Communication

Report writing

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Public relations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The City of Logan is seeking an entry-level Code Enforcement Clerk within the Community Development Department in Logan, Utah. Under supervision, you enforce city codes related to land use, zoning, and property maintenance, performing field investigations and preparing reports for possible actions.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, and the ability to lift up to 30 pounds.