Code Enforcement Officer

drapercity; Draper (UT); On-site; USD 35,900 - 59,870; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym and Wellness Incentive Program Reimbursement

13 holidays

Accessible via TRAX

Job summary

drapercity is hiring a Code Enforcement Officer in Draper, Utah to handle ordinance enforcement and coordinate city-wide activities ensuring compliance with city codes.

The ideal candidate will possess strong customer service and communication skills, a valid Utah Driver’s License, and will be responsible for educating the public about compliance options while investigating complaints.

Benefits include a flexible schedule up to 28 hours/week, salary range of $26.06 - $43.46 per hour, and wellness incentives.

Qualifications

• One year of preferred code enforcement or law enforcement experience.
• Valid Utah Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Investigates citizen complaints regarding city codes.
• Educates citizens about zoning and ordinance compliance.
• Coordinates enforcement with city departments.

Skills

Excellent customer service orientation

Communication skills

Knowledge of city codes

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in related field preferred

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Chief Building Official or their designee, the Code Enforcement Officer performs ordinance enforcement activities. The duties related to the City’s code compliance program, including the identification, investigation, and correction of violations of the City’s zoning code, sign ordinance and development related codes. Investigates citizen complaints of public nuisances and quality of life issues and seeks voluntary compliance or issues citations and initiates abatement procedures and supports clerical and administrative duties associated with the Community Development Department.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Receives, records, and investigates complaints from the public and staff regarding violations of City codes, ordinances, standards and permits.
• Interacts with citizens, developers, and property owners using customer service skills in a professional manner to educate about the City’s codes and resolving code violations.
• Assist in recommending and preparing code amendments as assigned.
• Coordinate enforcement efforts on a city-wide basis and prepare literature to assist the public in understanding these codes.
• Prepare reports related to code compliance activities and services.
• Coordinate enforcement activities with other City departments and governmental entities.
• Coordinate with City Attorney and Prosecutor on all Court actions related to enforcement of codes.
• Demonstrates strong reliability, arriving on time and maintaining consistent attendance for all scheduled shifts.
• Provides support to the department Executive Assistant with answering public inquiries regarding general questions concerning development applications, planning submittals, business licenses, code enforcement, building permits and inspections, geologic review agreements, and administrative processes for such applications, including directing phone calls and in office customers to the appropriate personnel.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• High school diploma or GED
• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, public administration, planning or related field preferred

Experience

• One year of code enforcement or law enforcement related experience is preferred

License and Certification

• Valid Utah Driver’s License

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of

• Draper City’s zoning, sign, development, and nuisance related codes

Skilled with

• Courteously and accurately enforce City codes.
• Excellent customer service orientation and skills are essential.

Ability to

• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Prepare clear and concise reports: and apply word processing and other personal computer applications.
• Work effectively in a sometimes-stressful environment.
• Communicate and coordinate effectively with other city staff and representatives of other organizations to accomplish shared and multi-disciplinary tasks.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, public officials, contractors, developers, citizens, property owners and the public.
• Meet expected deadlines and attain measurable results as defined by the Chief Building Official or their designee.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Typical office setting with comfortable climate controls. Requires working outdoors and in office. Tasks require a variety of physical activities. Regularly required to talk, hear, see, walk, sit, stand, reach, use hands/finger to feel, handle, and grip, climb or balance and stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Mental application utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability and discriminating thinking and creative problem solving. May be confined to small spaces to perform work. Regular exposure to wet and/or humid conditions. (Performance of duties may require working in varied weather conditions such as extreme cold or hot conditions.) Frequent exposure to fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and dusty or greasy conditions. Frequent exposure to high levels of noise. The person in this position will drive a vehicle. Must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

EMPLOYER EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Draper City is an equal opportunity employer without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, and veteran or military status.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Monday to Friday on site up to 28 hours per week. (Schedule to be determined, afternoon availability is preferred.)
• Salary range: $26.06 - $43.46 (Starting wage is dependent on experience.)
• Gym and Wellness Incentive Program Reimbursement
• 13 holidays
• Accessible via TRAX (City Hall is across the street from Draper Town Center stop on the blue line)