Job Title: Code Enforcement Officer

Salary range:

Location: Benton, AR

Department: Community Development

Hours: Full-Time

Start date: 01/20/2021

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Receives written and telephone complaints from citizens regarding violations of housing, nuisance, signs, zoning, and other Ordinances;
• Records complaints of code violations including, residential structures and surrounding premises, vacant lots, zoning signs, landscaping, and subdivision violations;
• Researches deeds, maps, abstracts and other records to determine ownership of properties;
• Completes inspection in-responses to citizen complaints;
• Completes reports, to include taking photographs and listing any code violations found;
• Notifies owner and/or agent for service of violations that must be corrected within a time frame established by City Ordinance;
• Issues citations to property owner and/or agent, and testifies in court involving violations of the city housing, nuisance, and other code violations;
• Discusses persons refusing to comply with ordinances with supervisor and forwards violations information to the Prosecuting Attorney upon supervisor approval;
• Re-inspects violations at the end of the time period set for compliance to determine whether the violation has been corrected;
• Provides technical information and answers questions regarding zoning, signs, landscaping subdivision ordinances or other regulations;
• Maintains files for each complaint and /or inspection, including the inspection report, a listing of any violations, citations issued, related correspondence, and notes final disposition;
• Prepares daily, weekly, and monthly reports of enforcement activity;
• Provides technical and administrative assistance in coordination and implementation of special activities, events, disasters, and projects as assigned;
• Notifies supervisor of life-threatening conditions found during an inspection
• Compiles information for special reports regarding housing, premise, and vacant lot conditions within the City or areas to be annexed;
• Prepares bids of demolition and vacant lot cutting and submits to Purchasing Department upon approval of supervisor, executes and monitors contractors work as required, prepares invoices and other necessary forms for submitting to Purchasing Department;
• Prepares and mails bills to owners for corrective actions taken by the City;
• Prepares and files liens against property owners that fail to reimburse the City for corrective actions taken by the city;
• Enforces the City’s A&P taxes and regulations;
• Inspects businesses operating in the city to ascertain whether or not a business is subject to the tax;
• Ensures businesses hold a proper A&P permit, and closes businesses subject to A&P taxes operating without permit;
• Issues citations to appear in court for A&P ordinance violations.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED;
• Twelve (12) to eighteen (18) months of related experience;
• Knowledge of housing and nuisance codes, and enforcement procedures;
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and City housing and premise codes and ordinances;
• Knowledge of housing and premise code inspection practices and procedures;
• Knowledge of approved building materials and installation practices;
• Knowledge of procedures and policies for issuing citations and warrants;
• Ability to read, interpret and comprehend laws, codes, and ordinances;
• Ability to read, interpret and comprehend federal housing rehabilitation rules and regulations;
• Ability to identify code violations during the inspection of existing residential structures and vacant lots;
• Ability to locate read and interpret legal descriptions, maps, and ownership records;
• Strong customer focus and relationship building skills;
• Strong problem solving and communication skills;
• Excellent organizational skills;
• Valid Arkansas Drivers’ License.

EOE

Please have applications submitted by 5:00 pm. February 26, 2021

CITY OF BENTON APPLICATION.pdf