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NEOGOV · 1 day ago

Code Compliance Inspector I

Toledo, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$60K/yr - $63K/yr

3+ years exp

NEOGOV is a company that focuses on providing innovative solutions for government agencies, and they are seeking a Code Compliance Inspector I. This role involves investigating conditions, enforcing compliance with city regulations, and educating the public on zoning ordinances and building codes to ensure community health and safety.

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Responsibilities

Perform a variety of field and office work in support of the City's local code enforcement program

Enforce compliance with City regulations and ordinances including those pertaining to zoning, land use, license regulations, public nuisances, housing and building codes, health and safety, blight, graffiti, water waste, abandoned vehicles, animals, and other matters of public concern

Receive and respond to citizen complaints and reports from other agencies and departments on alleged violations of City zoning and related municipal codes and ordinances

Interview complainant and witnesses, conduct investigations and provide recommendations for resolution

Conduct field investigations, inspect properties for violations

Attempt to make contact at the residence or business in order to resolve violation

Issue and post warning notices, notices of violation, corrective notices, orders to comply and related documentation for code violations

Schedule and perform all follow-up functions to gain compliance including letters, inspections, calls, meetings, discussions, and negotiations to ensure compliance with appropriate codes and ordinances

Issue notices of violations as necessary

Prepare evidence in support of legal actions taken by the City

Appear in court as necessary; testify at hearings and in court proceedings as required

Maintain accurate documentation and case files on all investigations, inspections, enforcement actions, and other job related activities including accurate and detailed information regarding code enforcement activity to substantiate violations, which includes photos

Ensures that all information is documented in the Citiworks Case Management system and that Engage Toledo has the information they need to respond to a citizen about property complaints

Patrol and conducts field inspections for parcels in their assigned areas to identify and evaluate problem areas and/or ordinance violations

Determines proper method to resolve violations

Provides educational brochures designed to advise property owners on the requirements for compliance

Interpret and explain municipal codes and ordinances to members of the general public, business owners, and other interested groups

Operate computers and tablets to enter and process all complaints in Citiworks

Utilizes data bases to retrieve information and research complaints

Participate in supervising the work of seasonal workers, community work programs, and/or volunteers engaged in community clean-up and preservation activities

Helps to determine location and type of work to be performed

Locate vacant residence and businesses

Ensure buildings are secured, post the property as necessary and ensure that it is registered in the City's Vacant Property Registry

Check vacant buildings regularly for transient activity, graffiti, and other forms of vandalism

May assist in researching, drafting, and reviewing municipal codes

Participate in the development of forms and processes utilized to address various issues

Perform related duties as required

Qualification

Code enforcementZoning regulationsBuilding codesCitiworks Case ManagementGeographical Information System (GIS)Public relationsTechnical report preparationDocumentation skillsCommunication skills

Required

Graduation from high school or General Education Development (G.E.D.) Tests equivalency

Three (3) years of responsible experience in public contact work involving the interpretation, dissemination and/or enforcement of complex rules and regulations

An Associate's Degree in Law Enforcement Technology, Business, or any other related field may be substituted for one (1) year or work experience

Must possess and maintain a valid state issued Driver's License

Knowledge of operations, services, and activities of a municipal code compliance program

Knowledge of pertinent codes, ordinances, laws, and regulations pertaining to zoning, nuisance abatement, property maintenance, building, health and safety, and related areas

Knowledge of procedures involved in the enforcement of codes and regulations including methods and techniques of conducting and documenting field investigations

Knowledge of City services and organizational structure as they relate to code compliance

Knowledge of legal actions applicable to code enforcement compliance

Knowledge of effective public relations practices

Knowledge of principles and procedures of Document retention and schedule

Knowledge of methods and techniques of business correspondence and technical report preparation

Skill in use of computers and working skill in operations of computer or tablet, must possess software experience to include, Work, Excel, Access, and case management systems

Skill in occupational hazards and standard safety practices

Skill in use of Geographical Information System (GIS) information in analysis of assigned area

Ability to interpret and apply applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations related to zoning, nuisance abatement, and health and safety issues

Ability to inspect and identify violations of applicable codes and ordinances

Ability to enforce pertinent codes, ordinances, laws, and regulations with impartiality and efficiency

Ability to investigate complaints and mediate resolutions in a timely and tactful manner

Ability to prepare accurate and detailed documentation of investigation findings

Ability to maintain a detailed reporting in the Citiworks system

Ability to research, compile, and collect data

Ability to prepare clear and concise technical reports

Ability to work independently in the absence of supervision

Ability to be prepared to make an oral presentation and testify in court