Compliance Specialist

Blount Partnership; Maryville (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Blount Partnership is seeking a Compliance Specialist in Maryville, TN to investigate complaints, conduct field inspections, and enforce county codes related to zoning, nuisances, and unsafe structures. You will work with property owners, contractors, businesses, and the public to identify violations, explain requirements, and pursue voluntary compliance when possible.

Responsibilities include documenting violations, issuing notices, monitoring corrective actions, maintaining records, and

Responsibilities

• Investigates complaints and potential violations of County building codes and ordinances involving zoning, land use, public nuisances, junked vehicles, signage, unsafe structures, and other regulated activities
• Conducts field inspections of residential, commercial, and vacant properties to identify and document potential code and ordinance violations
• Reviews applicable ordinances, regulations, permits, property records, and other relevant information to determine compliance requirements
• Documents inspection findings through photographs, written reports, case notes, and other supporting records
• Issues courtesy notices, notices of violation, correction notices, and other enforcement documents in accordance with established procedures and authorized enforcement authority
• Communicates with property owners, occupants, contractors, and businesses regarding identified violations, corrective actions, and compliance deadlines
• Conducts follow-up inspections to monitor corrective actions and verify compliance with applicable codes and ordinances
• Coordinates with the Building Official, Building Commissioner, Planning Director, and other appropriate personnel regarding violations requiring additional review, interpretation, or enforcement action
• Assists in preparing enforcement cases, supporting documentation, and other materials for legal proceedings and provides testimony when required
• Investigates potential zoning and land use violations, including unauthorized changes in property use, and coordinates with appropriate personnel regarding permitting and occupancy requirements
• Posts properties and public notices associated with hearings and other regulatory proceedings, as assigned
• Responds to citizen complaints, questions, and requests for information regarding County codes, ordinances, and enforcement procedures
• Provides information and guidance to property owners and the public regarding applicable requirements and available corrective actions
• Maintains accurate and organized enforcement files, inspection reports, correspondence, photographs, and other records
• Monitors changes to applicable codes and ordinances and provides recommendations regarding enforcement procedures and practical application
• Coordinates enforcement activities with other County departments, agencies, and appropriate regulatory authorities
• May perform residential and commercial building inspections, as assigned, to support departmental operations
• Documents inspection findings, identifies deficiencies, and communicates required corrective actions to contractors, property owners, and appropriate County personnel
• Assists with other departmental activities and administrative responsibilities as needed; and
• Performs other assigned duties. that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Job description

The Compliance Specialist investigates complaints, conducts field inspections, and enforces County codes and ordinances related to zoning, public nuisances, unsafe structures, and other compliance matters. The position works with property owners, contractors, businesses, and the public to identify violations, explain applicable requirements, and obtain voluntary compliance when possible. Responsibilities include documenting violations, issuing notices, monitoring corrective actions, maintaining enforcement records, and assisting with legal proceedings as necessary. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Development Services Director.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Investigates complaints and potential violations of County building codes and ordinances involving zoning, land use, public nuisances, junked vehicles, signage, unsafe structures, and other regulated activities;
• Conducts field inspections of residential, commercial, and vacant properties to identify and document potential code and ordinance violations;
• Reviews applicable ordinances, regulations, permits, property records, and other relevant information to determine compliance requirements;
• Documents inspection findings through photographs, written reports, case notes, and other supporting records;
• Issues courtesy notices, notices of violation, correction notices, and other enforcement documents in accordance with established procedures and authorized enforcement authority;
• Communicates with property owners, occupants, contractors, and businesses regarding identified violations, corrective actions, and compliance deadlines;
• Conducts follow-up inspections to monitor corrective actions and verify compliance with applicable codes and ordinances;
• Coordinates with the Building Official, Building Commissioner, Planning Director, and other appropriate personnel regarding violations requiring additional review, interpretation, or enforcement action;
• Assists in preparing enforcement cases, supporting documentation, and other materials for legal proceedings and provides testimony when required;
• Investigates potential zoning and land use violations, including unauthorized changes in property use, and coordinates with appropriate personnel regarding permitting and occupancy requirements;
• Posts properties and public notices associated with hearings and other regulatory proceedings, as assigned;
• Responds to citizen complaints, questions, and requests for information regarding County codes, ordinances, and enforcement procedures;
• Provides information and guidance to property owners and the public regarding applicable requirements and available corrective actions;
• Maintains accurate and organized enforcement files, inspection reports, correspondence, photographs, and other records;
• Monitors changes to applicable codes and ordinances and provides recommendations regarding enforcement procedures and practical application;
• Coordinates enforcement activities with other County departments, agencies, and appropriate regulatory authorities;
• May perform residential and commercial building inspections, as assigned, to support departmental operations;
• Documents inspection findings, identifies deficiencies, and communicates required corrective actions to contractors, property owners, and appropriate County personnel;
• Assists with other departmental activities and administrative responsibilities as needed; and
• Performs other assigned duties. that you are authorized to work in the U.S.