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HomeMy WebLinkAboutChief Code Enforcement OfficerPage 1 of 2 City of Georgetown JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Chief Code Enforcement Officer Effective Date: 10/01/2012 FLSA Category: Exempt Revision Date: 02/17/2014 SUMMARY: Supervises staff of Code Enforcement Officers. Performs investigation, research and evaluation associated with the improvement or rehabilitation of code violations. Determines the presence of health hazards, nuisance violations, unsafe building conditions, and violations of any health, building or land use regulation, statute, or ordinance. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:  Recommends for hire, supervises, and develops staff through review of performance data, conferences, training and counseling; assigns work.  Conducts investigations of reported code violations on private and public property; determines if other violations are present at the reported property.  Conducts property inspections for possible violations of City code and/or ordinance.  Contacts violators to encourage and effect compliance with City codes or ordinances in person, by telephone, or in writing.  Researches ordinances, plans, development agreements and other documents and databases in order to determine if there is a violation of City cord or ordnance and what is required for resolution of that violation.  Documents all actions, complying with all department standards, taken from initial investigation through the attainment of compliance, abatement, or judicial/administrative referral.  Issues warnings, correction notices, and citations.  Assists with cases for hearings and trials by preparing reports, citations and case history documents for code violation cases to be processed in court or to the Building Standards Commission, which may include testifying as a witness on behalf of City.  Reads and interprets maps, plats, codes, ordinances, and regulations.  Responds to inquiries regarding reported complaints and the results.  Conducts community education programs to inform citizens and commercial business owners of City standards, ordinances, state laws and City services and processes.  Attends citizen group meetings, to answer questions and to teach citizens basic code enforcement practices, processes and procedures.  Reviews codes, ordinances and processes for accuracy and efficiency, recommends revisions and updates.  Conducts research for special project.  Complies with all applicable department and division security and safety rules, regulations, and standards pertaining to vehicles and personal safety.  Performs other duties as assigned or required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education, training and Experience Guidelines Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Environmental Science, Engineering Technology or a field related to the type of work to be performed. Five years of full- time progressively responsible work experience in public/municipal code enforcement. Two years of the required experience must have been in a lead or supervisory capacity. One additional year (30 semester hours) must be substituted for one year of the required experience with a maximum substitution of 2 years. OR One year of additional experience may be substituted for 1 year of the required experience Page 2 of 2 with a maximum substitution of two years. Knowledge of:  Principles, interpretation, and administration of applicable policies, and codes.  Applicable municipal, state, and federal codes, ordinances, regulations and guidelines.  Pertinent codes, state laws, and City ordinances  Legal procedures involving enforcement of codes, state laws, and City ordinances.  And sufficient technical knowledge to conduct inspections of property for violations  Basic inspection and investigation techniques.  Supervisory and management practices and principles. Skill in:  Reading and interpreting maps, plat maps, building plans, or site plans.  Entering and retrieving data.  Preparing records and reports in a court admissible fashion for hearings and trials.  Communicating effectively in person or by telephone and both orally and in writing, often during stressful time..  Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.  Dealing effectively with code enforcement problems and to be able to effectively prepare letters and reports  Interpreting and applying legal writings, state laws, ordinances, code books, environmental regulations, procedural manuals, policy statements, public safety reports, inter/intra correspondence, maps, plat maps, codes, and court records.  Training others.  Performing basic mathematical calculations; interpreting data and preparing statistical reports.  Setting priorities.  Recordkeeping.  Making deductions and decisions professionally.  Using computer and related software programs LICENSES AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Valid Class C Texas driver’s license Registered as a Code Enforcement Officer with the State of Texas within 6 months of employment ICC Property Maintenance Inspector Certification within six months of employment. Housing Inspector Certification within six months of employment. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT Standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, handling, fine dexterity, kneeling, crouching, crawling, bending, twisting, climbing, balancing, vision, hearing, talking, use of foot controls. Exposure to weather extremes, possible exposure to chemicals, odors, physical hazards while investigating and health hazards.