Code Enforcement Officer

at  City of Liberty MO

DESCRIPTION

The City of Liberty is adding a Full-Time Code Enforcement Officer to our team. In this new position, you will work with our Planning & Community Development team to influence and enhance services to our citizens, confirming the City of Liberty was the correct choice for their place to grow, play and live.
As a Code Enforcement Officer, you will perform field inspections of properties to ensure compliance with applicable nuisance and miscellaneous ordinance violations as reported; you will enforce code violations; and perform various related technical duties.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off (including vacation time, sick time and 11 paid holidays per year)
• FREE individual & family health insurance
• FREE retirement plan benefits
• See ‘Benefits’ tab above for more information

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Pertinent laws that affect assigned division and department.
• Local geography and street locations.
• Basic court procedures.
• Respond to requests and inquiries from customers/citizens in a professional, positive, friendly and helpful manner.
• Work independently in the absence of supervision.
• Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of essential duties including operating and maintaining assigned equipment.
• Maintain mental capacity which permits satisfactory performance of essential functions including decision-making, communication, teamwork and positive customer/citizen interactions and experiences.
• Perform field inspections of properties to ensure compliance with zoning codes and ordinances.
• Perform research and data collection activities.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/LICENSING

• Minimum of two years of experience as a code enforcement officer for a municipal jurisdiction required, or two years of other job-related experience.
• High School diploma or equivalent required, with college-level coursework preferred.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License.
  Starting salary will be based upon experience, but no less than $48,591.50/year.

• Respond to inquiries and concerns on nuisance and code enforcement activities for the general public.
• Respond to complaints related to violations of City codes and ordinances; conduct inspections; issue notices of violations; make follow up inspections as necessary; work with violators to identify viable solutions.
• Proactive inspections of residential, commercial businesses and vacant lots when able; ensure compliance with applicable nuisance, temporary signage, and ordinances and regulations; perform follow-up inspections as necessary; issue notices of violations as necessary.
• Maintain detailed records and reports of inspections and enforcement activities; enter and retrieve data on code enforcement activities; process and acquire data relative to inspections and effective code enforcement.
• Enforce seasonal activities such as weed enforcement, extra sign removal and send notifications when needed.
• Assist in driving business impact to positively affect community growth, change, and citizen satisfaction with their municipal team and services.
• Provide assistance with court procedures. Prepare necessary documents, exhibits, and photos for court cases related to code enforcement; testify in court.
• Serve as a resource to other city departments regarding nuisance and code requirements.