Code Enforcement Officer

Rockingham County Virginia; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Rockingham County is seeking a Code Compliance Officer to receive, investigate, and address potential violations of zoning and refuse ordinances. The role requires independent work across field, office, and legal settings, with the ability to document findings and present them in court when necessary.

You will inspect properties, coordinate with property owners, and work with multiple county departments to ensure compliance, while maintaining case files and monthly reports.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Related experience and/or training relevant to land use law and/or code enforcement preferred.
• Must be able to work independently in field, office, and legal environments.

Responsibilities

• Receive, evaluate, and investigate complaints involving County Zoning and Refuse Ordinances
• Gather and document evidence to determine if a violation exists and notify property owners
• Inspect properties for compliance with permits, variances, and zoning requirements
• Meet with property owners and tenants to resolve problems
• Supervise the process of bringing properties into compliance under court order
• Refer to social services, Police, Fire-EMS, public works, health department or other agencies when appropriate
• Maintain case files and prepare monthly reports
• Utilize electronic/digital equipment for photography and tracking cases
• Work with the building division as needed to process cases
• Assist the zoning division in administrative reviews

Skills

Good oral and written communication

Evaluate costs/benefits of actions

Conduct tests/inspections for quality

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

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Employment Status: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Experience Preferred: Related experience and/or training relevant to land use law and/or code enforcement

Minimum Education Requirements:High School Diploma/GED

Direct Supervisor: Zoning Administrator

Primary Work Location: Various locations

Physical requirements: This is sedentary and agile work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects.

Certification: None

Job Summary: Receives and investigates complaints concerning possible violations of County Zoning and Refuse Ordinances. If violations are found, the Code Compliance Officer seeks compliance through the cooperation of the parties involved and by legal action when necessary. Position requires an individual who is proficient at working independently and with others in a variety of environments, including field, office, and legal.

Essential Job Functions

• Receive, evaluate, and investigate complaints involving County Zoning and Refuse Ordinances
• Gather and document evidence to determine if a violation exists. Notify property owners of code violations. Seek compliance through cooperation of the parties in violation or by legal action if necessary. Present evidence and written complaints to the magistrate for General District Court hearings. Prepare files and assist the County Attorney’s Office in Circuit Court cases
• Inspect properties for compliance with conditions/requirements associated with permitted, and special use permit uses, variances and proffered re-zonings, yard area/setback requirements, and outdoor lighting
• Meet with property owners and tenants to resolve problems
• Supervise the process of bringing properties into compliance under court order
• Make referrals to social services, Police, Fire-EMS, public works, health department, or other applicable agencies when appropriate
• Maintain case files and prepare monthly reports
• Utilize a variety of electronic/digital equipment for photography and use computer software extensively for tracking cases and creating and storing documents and records
• Work with the building division as needed to most efficiently process cases that involve both divisions
• Assist the zoning division in all administrative reviews and perform related tasks as required

Knowledge

• Principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes assessment of customer needs, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction
• Laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and local, state, and federal political processes
• Relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions

Skills

• Good oral and written communication skills
• Consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one
• Conduct tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance

Abilities

• Read, analyze, and interpret periodicals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
• Must be able to deal tactfully and effectively with a diverse population
• Effectively present information and respond to questions
• Prepare reports, correspondence, and procedure manuals
• Operate technical equipment, use a personal computer to enter data and prepare narrative field inspection reports and other documents
• Define problems, collects data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Interpret a variety of instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
• Work independently as a regulatory official while employing problem solving strategies
• Regular work attendance is required

Rockingham County is an Equal Opportunity Employer