GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Under close supervision of a departmental supervisor, performs specialized work enforcing city codes and ordinances pertaining to signs, housing, litter, overgrowth, abandoned vehicles, rubbish, and other code violations. Work involves investigating, handling, writing violation notices, and resolving numerous complaints and problems dealing with code violations. Additional responsibilities involve the dissemination of information to various organizations, governmental agencies and public officials. The successful candidate will be even-tempered, communicative, thorough in his or her research of applicable laws, and able to handle conflict in a professional manner.

ESSENTIAL WORK TASKS

• Performs inspections of houses and property for conformance with applicable codes pertaining to signs, housing, litter, overgrowth, abandoned vehicles, rubbish and other violations
• Interprets and enforces the provisions of applicable city codes, laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures; initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations
• Responds to complaints and questions related to code enforcement issues
• Researches problems and initiates problem resolution
• Discusses problem areas with property owners, landlords and contractors
• Gathers information and evidence for prosecution of violators; interviews citizens; prepares and presents cases to administrative hearing court and testifies as needed
• Maintains records of inspection activities; makes photographic records of violations. Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, logs, inspection reports, notices, formal warnings, or other documents
• Communicates with supervisors, employees, other departments, city council members, board members, attorneys, contractors, property owners, landlords, outside agencies, community groups, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems
• Checks property zoning and zoning changes. Attends meetings and hearings as required by supervisor
• Performs other work as required by Program Director

• High school diploma, GED, HiSET, or equivalent certificate of competency.
• Three years of experience in code inspection, construction inspection, or building construction work is preferred.
• Must be proficient in operating a computer and must have experience using programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Business letter writing experience is a plus.
  
  SUBSTITUTIONS
  Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
  
  CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSES / REGISTRATIONS
  Must have a valid Louisiana driver's license at the time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment in this classification.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

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  Knowledge of city, state, and federal regulations.
  
• Skill in the safe operation of a light motor vehicle. A driver’s license is required.
• Ability to keep records and to prepare periodic reports.
• Ability to interpret and explain various codes to the public.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with professionals, administrative superiors, civic and governmental organizations and the general public.
• Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing to individuals and groups.
• Ability to positively and diplomatically deal with customers, whether they are in a pleasant or angry mood, helping them resolve their problem.
• Ability to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
• Ability to apply good work habits such as punctuality, reliability, preciseness, and dependability in order to effectively complete assigned tasks and contribute to the smooth operation of the department and division.