- Salary
- $18 – $28/hr
- Location
- Junction City Municipal Building
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Administration
- Education
- High School
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
Under supervision of the Assistant Codes Administrator, the Codes Enforcement Officer I is responsible for the enforcement of the adopted Property Maintenance Code, and other related ordinances of the City of junction City. This position is required to investigate complaints, inspect residential and commercial properties, apply appropriate enforcement procedures, and maintain detailed reports of their actions.
Essential Functions
- Administers the adopted Property Maintenance Code and other related ordinances.
- Responds to and investigates complaints regarding code violations.
- Inspects the exterior of properties and structures for code violations and dangerous and unsafe structures.
- Works with homeowners, property managers, tenants, and other agencies to address violations observed on a property.
- Conducts subsequent inspections to verify that violations have been corrected.
- Prepares and maintains accurate case files.
- Works with the City of Junction City Prosecutor to adjudicate violations.
- Orders abatements on property, as necessary
- Communicates information effectively, accurately, and timely with internal and external parties.
Additional Duties/Responsibilities
- Performs additional related duties as assigned by supervisor or Department or City leadership.
Minimum Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Valid Driver’s License.
Licenses and Certifications
- International Code Council (ICC) Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector Certification is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to learn the City policies, procedures, ordinances, and code requirements and State and Federal regulations pertaining to code enforcement.
- Ability to use good judgement and make appropriate decisions or recommendations based on enforceable guidelines.
- Ability to initiate and execute assignments with minimal supervision.
- Ability to operate a personal computer with a variety of business software, such as Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Ability to communicate effectively and establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, and the public.
- Ability to respond professionally to complaints and grievances.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this position.
- Work is performed in both office and non-office settings, including outdoor environments for inspections. Outdoor work may involve exposure to extreme heat or cold, or other adverse weather conditions.
- Office environment is typically quiet, but there may be exposure to moderate or loud noises in the field.
- Work may be performed near moving mechanical parts and potentially from heights.
- Ability to use close, distance, color, or peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, stand, walk, drive, reach, push, pull, grasp, and feel. Repetitive motions may be required.
Equal Employment Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation
The City is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
The City is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. Reasonable accommodation may be available in the application process, during employment, or in performing the essential functions of the position, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on City operations. Requests for accommodation should be directed to Human Resources.