Code Enforcement Officer

Code Enforcement Officer

To provide high quality code enforcement services to ensure compliance with County land use and development ordinances and regulations to the citizens of Gem County in a fair, consistent and cooperative manner.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities :

Receives, tracks and responds to complaints regarding zoning violations, nuisances, junk vehicles, illegal land uses, and other Gem County code violations in a timely and professional manner.

Investigates circumstances surrounding complaints and takes appropriate measures to obtain compliance in a timely and courteous manner, which may involve innovative use of dispute resolution techniques.

Issues stop work orders, correction notices or approvals, as required.

Creates and maintains records of activities and violations related to all inspections and investigations.

Works with property owners and other third parties in an effort to gain compliance.

Deals effectively, courteously and productively with angry and upset customers.

Maintains confidentiality with sensitive information.

Provides witness testimony, evidence, and reports, as necessary, in court proceedings.

Responds to public inquiries and public nuisance abatement complaints and answers questions related to County code enforcement activities by researching, interpreting and explaining policies and regulations; analyzes, recommends and communicates appropriate solutions to problems; addresses customer complaints and schedules site visits.

Coordinates code compliance cases with the Gem County Prosecuting Attorneys Office, including preparation of reports, recording complaints, taking site photographs, gathering witness statements and preparation of investigative files.

Researches property ownership, variances, special use permits, and other documentation, including issuing correction notices and maintaining records of inspections, notices and violations.

Conducts tracking of zoning and special use permits to ensure compliance with applicable standards, conditions, and timelines.

Performs abatement of hazardous or public nuisances. Prepares and issues uniform citations for non-compliance as necessary.

Interprets and explains codes, regulations, permit programs, and compliance conditions with developers, property owners, the general public and other interested parties.

Coordinates code compliance and community education activities with the Sheriffs Office, county fire departments, Building Official, irrigation districts, City of Emmett Code Enforcement Officer, and other County staff.

Works closely with the Prosecuting Attorneys Office and Planning and Zoning Department to create necessary new ordinances as they are needed, update old ones where necessary, and work with the Prosecuting Attorney to create an alternative to criminal prosecution for code violations when possible.

Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems.

Uses ArcView and associated computer databases to research property ownership and land use information.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities :

Knowledge of : Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and Outlook; Digital camera and software; Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.

Basic understanding of and / or ability to learn and use the ESRI ArcView software and permit tracking software.