Sanitation and Ordinance Inspector - Center Point

Overview

Job Summary The City of Center Point is seeking a Sanitation and Ordinance Inspector. This position is responsible for inspecting properties and investigating complaints related to violations of local, state, and federal sanitation, safety, and ordinance regulations. The Inspector regularly interacts with the public—including residents, property managers, and business owners—to explain violations, provide guidance on corrective actions, and issue verbal and/or written warnings or stop-work orders when necessary.

The role also requires accurately documenting inspection and enforcement activities through written reports and the collection of photographic evidence.

The City of Center Point provides competitive pay and comprehensive benefits packages to include medical and dental insurance, employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension), generous paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, and more. The pay range for this job is presented below:

Center Point: $20.48 - $31.76

The following are job-related qualifications that are required for employment consideration for this position:

• Driver’s license.
• Customer service experience.
• Willingness to work in an outside environment year-round with exposure to all weather conditions (e.g., extreme heat, rain, snow).

The following are job-related qualifications deemed desirable by the City of Center Point. These qualifications may be considered by a hiring agency when reviewing applications and inviting candidates to participate in subsequent steps in the selection processes.

• APOST (Alabama Peace Officers' Standards and Training) Certification.
• Computer experience using programs such as MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Experience enforcing sanitation codes and ordinances (e.g., weed abatement, litter and dumping).

• Communicates with individuals (e.g., citizens, inspectors, supervisors, other departments, and/or department managers) by attending neighborhood meetings, public hearings, etc., in an effort to answer questions, and explain or clarify information (e.g., law, codes, ordinances, etc.).
• Enforces or interprets ordinances, codes, and laws by preparing for court, calculating or collecting fees, issuing written notices, citations, warnings, and/or permits to maintain public safety and order in the community.
• Inspects properties for violations (e.g., dumping, inoperable vehicles, weed/litter) by collecting samples, taking photographs, and completing forms in order to ensure compliance with municipal and/or state ordinances, codes, and safety regulations.
• Prepares for inspections by scheduling visits, driving, mapping locations, planning routes, researching codes, reviewing ordinances, and keeping abreast of current industry developments in order to ensure that the inspector is able to identify and address any potential issues in a timely and effective manner.
• Follows up with citizens, property managers, tenants, and business owners to ensure compliance with state/local laws, ordinances, and codes.
• Assists other departments with code enforcement issues to ensure that everyone is following the rules and regulations.
• Gathers information (i.e., all vacant lots, house deeds, removal slips, tax information, property maps, etc.) to determine property ownership.
• Identifies the location of the property site where the violation has occurred using a laptop, aerial view maps, GIS web, and/or a GPS device to more effectively enforce laws and maintain public safety and order.

Job involves moderate physical exertion for sustained periods of physical activity such as walking or standing, and at times may requiring climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and occasional lifting of objects weighing up to 50 lbs.

Work is conducted both indoors in an office setting as well as during regular field visits to external places of business, residence, or other worksites. Work involves the use of standard office equipment, and various measurement devices. May be exposed to inclement weather conditions, bio-hazard materials, and angry/irate citizens while conducting inspections…