Property Compliance Investigator - Part-Time

Pennboc; Carnegie (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

The Borough of Carnegie is seeking a part-time Code Enforcement Officer to support the Code Enforcement Department with day-to-day review of residential and commercial property maintenance.

Responsibilities include investigating violations, communicating with residents, posting notices, and preparing evidence for legal actions. A high school diploma or GED is required, with preference for related experience or urban code knowledge, and a valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, fellow-employees, residents, business owners, consultants, contractors, utility companies, etc.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and document zoning and property maintenance complaints and violations
• Research background information and property files in relation to any pending violations
• Proactively search for any potential code violations throughout the community
• Post warning notices, notices of violation, corrective notices, orders to comply, and related documentation for code violation compliance
• Communicate (verbal/written/in-person) with residents and building owners to address any pending or outstanding code violations
• Prepare evidence in support of legal actions taken by the Borough
• Appear in court as necessary to testify on behalf of the municipality in any scheduled court proceedings
• Attending Borough Council meetings to report on any pending or outstanding property maintenance cases as needed
• Uses a variety of technological hardware (i.e., computers, laptops, tablets, smart phones, GPS, cameras, etc.) and/or software (i.e., email, Microsoft Office, etc.) to maintain records and prepare accurate reports on work performed
• Perform other reasonable duties as directed by Borough Management and Code Enforcement Department

Skills

Relationship skills

Construction experience

Code interpretation

Multitasking

Time management

Attention to detail

Independent work

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Borough of Carnegie is seeking a part-time Code Enforcement Officer to support the Code Enforcement Department with day-to-day review of residential and commercial property maintenance.

Responsibilities include investigating violations, communicating with residents, posting notices, and preparing evidence for legal actions. A high school diploma or GED is required, with preference for related experience or urban code knowledge, and a valid driver’s license is required.