Code Enforcement Officer

Under the general supervision of the Community Development Director or designee, is responsible for conducting code enforcement inspections at all residential and commercial properties and for conducting exterior property maintenance inspections to identify violations of city ordinances as they pertain to health and safety of residents of Fairborn. Inspections of exterior properties include the cleanliness of the premises, any structural deterioration of the buildings, any zone violations on the premises, any general offense code violations on the premises, as well as any other property maintenance code violations which must be identified to the property owner either verbally or in writing.

Assists in preparing letters to give advanced notice of area-wide inspections and in conducting yearly exterior property maintenance inspections in neighborhoods.
 
Evaluate, create, and manage various code enforcement programs as needed.
 
Attempts to gain compliance with property maintenance standards by meeting owners and tenants at their property and explaining the violations and code requirements.
 
Investigates and determines ownership of properties and prepares all documentation in response to nuisance abatement complaints.
 
Prepares inspection forms, follow-up letters and legal notices of violation to inform property owners and tenants of any code violations and pending legal actions.
 
Files complaints with the prosecutor's office and the municipal court when voluntary compliance is not obtained.
 
Develops and manages community outreach efforts.
 
Plans and recommends code enforcement strategies and policies; develops code enforcement procedures and schedules, assists planners in preparing new municipal codes or revising existing codes.
 
Attends various staff meetings and represents the department as needed.
 
Coordinates demolitions including the bid packets, pre-bid meetings, contract writing and actually attending the demo on-site.
 

Must have High School diploma or GED; computer skills and a valid Ohio Driver's License required.  Knowledge of basic housing construction, building codes, codified ordinances for the City and an International Code Council Property Maintenance & Housing Inspector Certification preferred.  Four plus years experience preferred.   
 

Knowledge of city, county, state, and federal laws and regulations pertaining to land use, zoning, building permits, property maintenance, health public, safety, animal regulations, fire, traffic, disabled access, and public nuisance.  Methods, procedures, and techniques used in the identification, interpretation, and enforcement on a wide variety of code violations; principles and methods of research and investigation related to code enforcement; effective public relations practices, and requirements for court procedure.
 
Skill in operation of computer programs, and normal office machines/procedures.
 
Skill in organization and attention to detail.
 
Ability to communicate well, verbally and in writing.
 
Knowledge of business English and general correspondence.
 
Skill in dealing tactfully yet firmly with property owners and tenants.
 
Ability to read, comprehend and explain basic codes and ordinances. 
 
Ability to measure and calculate lot coverage and size.
 
Ability to organize and maintain files.
 
Ability to coordinate all aspects of demolitions from start to finish.
 
Ability to inspect the interior and exterior of a wide variety of structures.  Performance of these duties will require the ability to climb ladders, enter crawl spaces and attics, traverse a variety of terrain, and use minor hand tools and equipment necessary for some inspections.