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City of Kalamazoo · 2 days ago

CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER- P/T

Columbia, SC

Part-time

Onsite

Mid Level

4+ years exp

The City of Kalamazoo is seeking a Code Enforcement Officer to enforce and inspect the City’s quality of life ordinances. The role involves ensuring compliance with housing, property maintenance, and environmental codes, while also investigating public health complaints and maintaining records related to inspection activities.

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Responsibilities

Inspects residential, commercial and other properties for compliance with the City, state and federal housing, property maintenance and environmental codes and regulations

Investigates public health complaints; meets with neighborhood and community leaders to discuss code enforcement and public health concerns

Schedules and inspects single- and multi-family housing for compliance with the City’s property maintenance codes

Schedules and inspects vacant lots and City right of way for compliance with applicable City codes

Investigates property maintenance violations on occupied and unoccupied properties

Inspects existing structures for compliance with life safety, mechanical, electrical and plumbing codes

Inspects fire-damaged buildings

Inspects buildings for lead-based paint, asbestos and other hazardous materials

Investigates and records noise pollution

Prepares inspection reports; determines steps to be taken to bring buildings to code; initiates emergency vacate orders as appropriate

Explains, interprets and provides guidance regarding applicable codes and compliance requirements to property owners, residents, contractors and others

Follows up on each case to verify corrections have been made to comply with codes; issues uniform ordinance summonses and prepares cases for prosecution in the event of non-compliance; testifies in court as necessary

Participates in community services team efforts

Maintains a variety of logs and records related to inspection and enforcement activities

Maintains assigned vehicles and equipment

Receives and responds to inquiries, concerns, complaints and requests for assistance regarding areas of responsibility

Performs general clerical work as required, including preparing reports and correspondence, entering and retrieving computer data, copying and filing documents, answering the telephone, attending meetings, etc

Provides training of other inspectors as assigned

Attends training, conferences, meetings, etc., to enhance job knowledge and skills and maintain certifications; and

Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Property Maintenance Inspector certificationResidential Inspector certificationMicrosoft OfficeData analysisTechnical report writingCustomer serviceProblem-solvingCommunication skills

Required

High school diploma or GED

Four (4) years of relevant prior experience

Valid South Carolina Class “D” Driver's License

Must have skill in the use of Microsoft Office

Must be able to effectively deal with irate citizens

Preferred

Have or be able to obtain the Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector certification administered by the International Codes Council (ICC) within one (1) year from the date of hire or promotion

Preference given for Residential Inspector certification administered by the International Codes Council (ICC)

May be required to work additional hours as needed