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Code
Compliance Officer
GENERAL PURPOSE
Investigate potential violations of technical zoning,
environmental, nuisance, building, and other City codes
through office and field work.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is the entry level class in the Code Compliance series.
Incumbents in this position typically perform less complex
field and office compliance work, including zoning, nuisance
environmental, building, and health and safety ordinance
violations.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receive general supervision from Code Compliance Supervisor.
Exercise no supervision.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations
of the various types of work that may be performed. The
omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude
them from the position if the work is similar, related or a
logical assignment to this class.
• Conduct field checks to uncover possible violations of a
variety of City codes and ordinances, including zoning,
nuisance, building, environmental, and health and safety
codes.
• Investigate possible violations; contact responsible
individuals in person and in writing; request
discontinuance, removal, or alteration of conditions that
violate City ordinance; perform follow-up investigations to
see that remedial action has been taken.
• Respond to citizen complaints regarding ordinance
violations; investigate and resolve problems; provide
information to public and other City departments by phone
and in person regarding ordinance regulations, ordinances,
and laws enforced by the City.
• Prepare comprehensive reports regarding cases; prepare
case, including history, facts, photos, and other needed
information for the Development Services and City Attorney
Departments.
• Photograph conditions of violations for the purposes of
evidence and identification.
• Conduct searches for legal descriptions and property
ownership.
• Assist in determining appropriate disposition of
outstanding cases; assist City Attorney's office in
preparing case action; testify in court.
• Inventory newly annexed areas and property contained
therein.
• Perform related duties, as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
Additional job-related training is desirable. One year of
experience, preferably in a municipal environment, in the
following areas: code enforcement, planning and zoning, or
extensive public contact. Any combination of experience and
training that would likely provide the required knowledge
and abilities is qualifying.
REQUIRED LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid
Arizona driver's license. Certification as a Zoning
Enforcement Officer through the American Association of Code
Enforcement as administered by ICBO, within one year of
appointment.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
City codes, ordinances, laws, and regulations pertaining to
zoning, environment, nuisance issues, building, and health
and safety. Principles, practices, methods, and techniques
of code compliance, including some familiarity with criminal
law and enforcement.Ability to: Develop and maintain
positive personal contact with the public in negative
situations. Enforce pertinent codes, ordinances, laws, and
regulations pertaining to zoning, nuisance, building,
health, safety, and welfare with impartiality and
efficiency. Understand legal descriptions and boundary maps
of real property. Analyze and compile technical information
on ordinance investigations and violations. Prepare cases
for prosecution or Council action and testify in court.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this class, employees
regularly are required to sit; talk or hear, in person and
by telephone; use hands repetitively to finger, handle, feel
or equipment; and reach with hands or arms. Employees are
required to walk, kneel, stoop, climb and stand and
occasionally to lift up to 50 pounds, and/or up to 20 pounds
of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force
constantly to move objects. Specific vision abilities
required by this job include close vision, use of both eyes,
ability to focus and to distinguish basic colors and/or
shades.
Mental Demands
While performing the duties of this class, employees
regularly are required to use oral and written communication
skills; read and interpret data, information and documents;
analyze and solve problems; interact with the general
public, contractors, engineers, vendors, public agencies,
employees and others who may be encountered in the course of
work.
Work Environment:
Position is subject to outside environmental conditions: No
effective protection from weather. Position may be subject
to extreme heat or cold for periods of more than one hour.
Position is subject to hazards: Proximity to moving
mechanical parts, electrical current, exposure to chemicals,
etc.
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Revised: 05/08
City of Peoria Arizona an Equal Opportunity Employer
DURING THE SELECTION PROCESS, ANY
APPLICANT REQUIRING ACCOMMODATION FOR A DISABILITY SHOULD ADVISE THE HUMAN RESOURCES
DEPARTMENT.
Employment Hotline (Voice Only):
623-773-7105
Human Resources (Voice/TDD): 623-773-7100
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Monroe St, Suite 110 - Peoria Arizona 85345 - (623) 773-7100
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