Code Compliance Officer - Fort Wayne, United States - City of Fort Wayne

City of Fort Wayne
City of Fort Wayne
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Fort Wayne, United States

2 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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Description

Job Code:


Posted On:


  • Tuesday, 14th May 2024

Department:


  • Neighborhood Code Enforcement

Shift:


  • 7:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m., 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.

Location:


  • Fort Wayne, IN
  • 200 E

Berry Street
Pay Rate:
- $ $33.00 per hour***
SUMMARY


Under the supervision of the Field Supervisor, inspects residential and commercial structures, enforces all Minimum Housing and Commercial Standards; Abandoned Vehicle Ordinance; Indiana Unsafe Building Law; and all other applicable ordinances.

The incumbent is expected to exercise good judgment, independence, initiative, and professional expertise in conducting day-to-day operations.

All work duties and activities must be performed in accordance with the City safety rules and operating regulations, policies and procedures as well as federal, state, and local regulations.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the ability to interact with the public, City incumbents, and outside agencies with patience, tact, respect, and professionalism and the following. Other duties may be assigned.


OPERATIONS

  • Inspects and enforces compliance with Minimum Housing and Commercial Standards, Abandoned Vehicle Ordinance, Indiana Unsafe Building Law; and all other applicable ordinances;
  • Maintains case load, reports, notices, documents, and legal records electronically as required;
  • Utilizes technology including GIS, digital media, Microsoft products, Web based software, etc.;
  • Maintains confidentiality of all records;
  • Must be available for twentyfour (24) hour emergency call assignments;
  • Makes proper referral to other departments and agencies;
  • Acquires Police Commission to issue citations;
  • Performs inspections in structures which may include attics, basements, crawl spaces, and additional stories;
  • Enforces all laws applicable within City limits;
  • Maintains Property Maintenance and Inspector Certification;
  • Occasional enforcement of the Weed Ordinance for unique circumstances which would require an employee with a Police Commission;

Information/Communication

  • Writes detailed, clear, and accurate reports, narratives, and summaries;
  • Presents evidence in Order to Repair Administrative Hearings on a weekly basis and is prepared to testify in any Court proceedings;
  • Ability to handle questions and/or complaints with owners and/or occupants in an adversarial environment in a professional manner;
  • Exhibits excellent customer service skills;
  • Communicates effectively and professionally;
  • Educates citizens on requirements of Ordinances enforced by Neighborhood Code Compliance (NCC);
  • Represents department on assigned cases as required.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS


The incumbent is responsible to manage their performance in accordance with this job description and the performance expectations provided to them by management.

If at any time the incumbent is unsure of their role or specific responsibilities, it is the incumbent's responsibility to refer to their job description and ask for clarification from their supervisor(s).

Management will work with the incumbent, as needed, to ensure performance expectations are clearly communicated and performance goals are achieved.


SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.


EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

  • Education and/or experience equivalent to an Associate Degree in Building Technology, Sanitation, Planning or related enforcement area and two (2) years' experience in related technical area of construction;
  • Closely related work experience at a level commensurate with the position may count toward a maximum of one year of fulltime undergraduate college education.

OTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and/or ABILITIES

  • Must be able to identify and explain functional/structural components of a building. Testing to ascertain this requirement will be conducted;
  • Must be familiar with electrical, mechanical, and HVAC components of structures and their relationship to each other. Testing to ascertain this requirement will be conducted.
  • Ability to work in the field with minimum supervision and maintain productivity as required;
  • Ability to write concise detailed reports which can become part of legal documents;
  • Ability to pass postoffer psychological evaluation and post offer screen for this position;
  • Ability to read and understand policies, rules, regulations, laws, instructions;
  • Ability to operate a motor vehicle safely and in a legal manner;
  • Bilingual preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, techn
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