• Prepares written staff reports and present evidence at hearings before the Planning Commission, City Council, Hearing Officer, and/or Courts of law related to current code enforcement administrative and judicial proceedings.
• Completes forms, prepare reports, investigation narratives, and related correspondence.
• Maintains case records, program statistics, and related materials.
• At the III level, function as a lead work supervisor over other Code Enforcement Official (I/II) employees.
• Performs related duties as required.

Knowledge of:

• Correct English usage, spelling and punctuation.
• Simple research and statistical methods.
• Interviewing techniques necessary to obtain investigative and personal data.
• Modern office policies, procedures, and equipment.
• Goals, objectives and policies of the department.
• Correct written and spoken English.
• Technical aspects of Zoning and Code Enforcement.
• Supervisory techniques and methods.

Ability to:

• Interpret and apply laws, ordinances, codes and policies.
• Express oneself clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
• Work cooperatively with other departments, agencies and citizens.
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships.
• Lead and direct the work of others.
• Perform field inspections, investigations.
• Enforce applicable codes and ordinances.

Education and experience requirements:

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge, abilities and skill. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, abilities and skill would be:

Code Enforcement Official I:

Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent. Community College course work in communications, law enforcement, planning, business or public administration or a related field preferred. One (1) year of full time experience involving the enforcement and interpretation of administrative rules and regulations and direct public contact. Valid drivers license.

Code Enforcement Official II:

Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent. Three (3) years of full time experience involving the enforcement and interpretation of administrative rules and regulations, two (2) years of which must be in a code inspection capacity. Valid drivers license.

Code Enforcement Official III:

Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent. Three (3) years of full time experience involving the enforcement and interpretation of administrative rules and regulations, two (2) years of which must be in a code inspection capacity, with at least one (1) of those years at an equivalent level to the Code Enforcement Official II. Requires certification as a Building or Fire Prevention Inspector. Valid driver’s license.