Zoning & Community Compliance Officer

Ada-County; Kuna (ID); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost health insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Idaho PERSI retirement

457(b) deferred comp with County match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid holidays

Paid vacation & sick leave

No-cost life & short-term disability

Employee Assistance Program

No-cost gym access

401(k) / Roth IRA

Job summary

Ada County seeks a dedicated Code Enforcement professional to inspect zoning compliance, engage with property owners, and support legal proceedings. You'll handle animal/vehicle related tasks, truck inspections, and documentation under Idaho law.

Position involves field work, evenings/weekends, and the potential for high-emotion situations. A high school diploma and strong communication skills are required.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in customer service, including serving a diverse population.
• Experience in reading and understanding laws, codes, or rules.
• Knowledge of investigative techniques.
• Knowledge of due process requirements.
• Knowledge of location of VIN on all types of vehicles.
• Knowledge of use of all types of office equipment.
• Skill in verbal and written communications to include conflict resolution in tense situations.
• Skill in the operation of a personal computer and use of Microsoft Office programs.
• Ability to learn code enforcement practices.
• Ability to learn zoning ordinances and determine compliance.
• Ability to accurately record, document and prepare case files for use in legal action.
• Ability to learn and retain information concerning the law and adapt to changes.
• Ability to gather and protect evidence during an investigation.
• Ability to read blueprints and architectural plans.
• Ability to research owner and title information using a variety of sources.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle while pulling a trailer.
• Ability to work effectively in situations that may be highly emotional in nature.

Responsibilities

• Investigates selected areas to ascertain compliance with zoning regulations and illegal commercial use; educates owners to gain compliance.
• Participates in legal proceedings by gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses/suspects, and documenting cases for submission into legal proceedings.
• Receives and responds to calls regarding abandoned or impounded vehicles; arranges towing.
• Processes abandoned vehicle paperwork per Idaho Code and ITD procedures.
• Maintains inventory and releases vehicles from Ada County impound facility.
• Conducts VIN inspections and determines vehicle ownership.
• Supports Patrol Division including traffic control, crime scene management and evidence collection.
• Transports property and evidence; works special events including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must undergo use of force training and certification on protective devices.

Skills

Customer service

Reading laws/codes

Investigative techniques

Due process

Verbal & written communication

Microsoft Office

Code enforcement practices

Zoning ordinance awareness

Record keeping & documentation

Evidence handling

Blueprint/plan reading

Owner/title research

Vehicle operation (trailer)

Dealing with emotional situations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ada County seeks a dedicated Code Enforcement professional to inspect zoning compliance, engage with property owners, and support legal proceedings. You'll handle animal/vehicle related tasks, truck inspections, and documentation under Idaho law.

Position involves field work, evenings/weekends, and the potential for high-emotion situations. A high school diploma and strong communication skills are required.