Code Enforcement Officer

Starting Hourly Wage: $25.11 + DOE

Job Summary

The Code Enforcement Officer ensures compliance with County land use and development ordinances and regulations. The work is performed under the direct supervision of the Director or a designated representative. The principal duties of the position are performed in a general office environment and include field inspections.

Key Responsibilities

· Code Review:

o Conducts regular code(s) reviews, makes recommendations for enforcement, amendments, interpretation of Canyon County Codes, and updates

o Advises and educates the public regarding violations, compliance goals, land use regulations and Canyon County codes

· Compliance Enforcement:

o Responds to complaints and code enforcement issues from the public in person and on the telephone; interprets, applies and enforces County zoning and subdivision code(s); instructs and informs the public regarding ensuring compliance with County public nuisance, zoning, building code, solid waste, subdivision, addressing, and related code(s)

o Administers preliminary sanctions, following policies and procedures outlined in the code(s)

o Initiates legal proceedings in coordination with County legal and enforcement staff, including preparing and presenting expert witness testimony as needed; schedules hearings, reviews and staff meetings; coordinates administrative hearings as needed

· Other Duties:

o Maintains inspection and enforcement files, documents, reports, logs, findings, correspondence, enforcement, and related records; assist in creation of databases, maps and projects

o Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with County policies, procedures, and safety policies

o Performs all other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Skills and Abilities

· Knowledge of County, State, and other applicable public nuisance, zoning, solid waste, general health, subdivision, rural addressing, and related codes and ordinances

· Public relations and education, communication, and customer service principals, techniques, and objectives

· Investigative and mitigation enforcement methods, techniques, and objectives, including documentation, record-keeping, administrative hearings and legal proceedings

· Research, documentation and conflict resolution methods and techniques

· Work cooperatively and constructively with fellow workers and members of the public to provide public service of the highest quality and quantity

· Maintain strict confidentiality and impartiality

· Prepare oral and written reports and documents and maintain comprehensive records and files, including under pressure of legal and time-sensitive deadlines

· Operate standard office equipment, including a personal computer using program applications appropriate to assigned duties

· Operate a motor vehicle

· Communicate effectively and establish and maintain effective working relationships with other governmental offices, various agencies and associations, other employees and the public, including in difficult and sometimes adversarial circumstances

Special Qualifications

· Idaho Driver’ license

· Must successfully complete a background investigation

Education and Experience

· High school diploma or GED equivalency required

· Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Criminal Justice, Political Science or Public Administration preferred

· Three to five years of experience in planning or zoning or related ordinance violation investigations is required

· Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary may be considered

Essential Physical Abilities

· Clear speech with or without reasonable accommodation, to effectively convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly and/or quickly.

· Sufficient clarity of hearing with or without reasonable accommodation to enable the employee to hear average amount visual acuity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to comprehend written work instructions and work orders, inspect heavy equipment and automotive parts, fluid levels, and equipment operation, and make necessary repairs.

· Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to operate a variety of automotive shop tools including hand and power tools, electronic diagnostic and related specialized equipment, and adjust equipment.

· Sufficient personal mobility, flexibility, agility, strength, and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to lift 50 pounds. The principal duties of the position are performed in a public building environment and outdoors, including at construction sites and may include exposure to adverse weather conditions.

Disclaimer

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the primary job responsibilities satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being assigned to this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of individuals in the job. This job description is not an employment agreement and/or an expressed or implied employment contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

Canyon County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions related to recruitment and selection is made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.