Code Enforcement Officer - CRA

The purpose of this classification is to enforce applicable federal, state, and local codes and ordinances to protect the health, welfare, and safety of citizens. Responds to complaints, issues citations, and assists with and participates in the prosecution of cases for non‑compliance.

Employees in this classification are eligible for noncompetitive career ladder promotion to Code Enforcement Officer II after meeting the established career ladder requirements.

Sunday-Thursday 5am-2pm

Tuesday-Saturday 1pm-10pm

The following duties and functions, as outlined herein, are intended to be representative of the type of tasks performed within this classification. They are not listed in any order of importance. The omission of specific statements of the duties or functions does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification.

Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Interprets and enforces the provisions of applicable federal, state, and local codes, ordinances, laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures; initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations.
• Responds to complaints and questions concerning code violations and code enforcement issues; provides information and technical assistance; researches problems and initiates problem resolution; discusses problem areas with property owners, property managers, and contractors; mediates disputes between neighbors.
• Proactively approaches vendors and property owners on site to advise when necessary.
• Operates a City vehicle to patrol assigned coverage area; performs inspections of buildings and property for conformance with applicable codes; installs signs; measures size/weight of illegally dumped trash piles; interprets site plans, blueprints, and plot maps; conducts re‑inspections as needed; verifies permits and occupational licenses; monitors vacant houses for security; photographs violations for evidence.
• Prepares violation notices; processes violations initiated by other departments; issues citations for code violations as appropriate.
• Assists with the management of cases, researching property records to determine ownership of property; performs other related work in preparation for prosecutions.
• Gathers information and evidence for prosecution of violators; testifies at code enforcement magistrate's hearings as needed.
• Manages case data; makes photographic records of violations; prepares/maintains records of inspection activities, violation notices, and status of corrective actions.
• Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, logs, demolition reports, citations, violation notices, maps, or other documents.
• Develops methods to help homeowners and commercial properties gain compliance.
• Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, citizen complaint forms, deeds, permits, occupational licenses, red tags, violation notices, site plans, blueprints, plat maps, policies, codes, ordinances, statutes, zoning maps, manuals, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.
• Operates a computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data; utilizes word processing, database, or other software programs.
• Operates a variety of equipment and tools associated with inspection activities, which may include a motor vehicle, camera, radio communications equipment, sound level meter, measuring devices, rake, shovel, post hole digger, or hammer.
• Follows safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals.
• Communicates via telephone and/or two‑way radio; provides information and assistance; takes and relays messages; responds to requests for service or assistance.
• Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, City officials, government agencies, property owners, property managers, business owners, contractors, realtors, attorneys, homeowner associations, the public, outside agencies, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work…