Code Enforcement Officer

Planning Department

Under the supervision of the Director of Planning, the employee performs administrative work functions associated with the enforcement of City ordinances, including landscaping, signs, weeds, litter, land use, garbage, parking by ensuring the buildings and land in a municipality are in accordance with housing and zoning ordinances. The employee identifies ordinance violations, investigates violations, provides legal notices, and documents all violations. The employee assists in the maintenance and cleanliness of the City by observing public locations, informing the appropriate resources, and engaging services. Customer service is performed through communicating with the general public, addressing calls and questions, and solving problems. This employee is given some latitude to make decisions, interpret codes and ordinances, and uses initiative in carrying out assignments. Work is usually performed in accordance with well-defined procedures. This job is considered safety-sensitive and is subject to pre-employment background check and random drug screens.