Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
DEFINITION
Lead, oversee and participate in the more complex and difficult work of staff responsible for the enforcement of zoning, land use and assigned municipal codes; educate and inform the public, property owners and/or businesses regarding compliance with codes; assist in the resolution of violations; perform a variety of duties relative to assigned areas of responsibility.
JOB CLASSIFICATION
Non-Exempt, Safety Sensitive.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives direction from a Police Commander.
Exercises lead supervision over assigned code compliance staff.
PRIMARY DUTIES--The following are examples of primary duties assigned to positions in this classification. Other related duties and responsibilities may be assigned.
1. Perform lead worker functions of staff including assigning and reviewing daily work, providing input into performance evaluation, training other employees, and acting as a resource to other staff.
2. Respond to citizen complaints and reports from other agencies and departments on violations of City zoning and development codes and assigned municipal codes; determine validity of complaints and begin correction process as needed.
3. Communicate with reporting parties and offenders to achieve voluntary compliance with City codes; as necessary, issue notices of violations and notices of abatement; create and implement case management plans; conduct follow-up investigations to ensure compliance with appropriate codes and ordinances.
4. Conduct inspections of properties, signs, and other relevant neighborhood areas to establish compliance or non-compliance with codes; determine status of violations; prepare necessary reports, photographs, and documentation.
5. Provide information to violators and the public regarding applicable codes, laws, and ordinances; attend community organization meetings to present informational programs; conduct surveys and collect information related to code enforcement services and activities.
6. Prepare and serve court summonses to parties who need to appear in court due to City code violations; document information for court appearance; appear and testify in court as necessary.
7. Monitor site plans for conformance with required criteria in cooperation with other municipal and department staff.
8. Prepare, maintain and update various forms, documents and reports in assigned databases and/or other software; track complaints and inspection details for follow-up documentation.
9. Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Lead worker concepts and practices, including training and scheduling of staff.
Operations, services, and activities of a code enforcement program.
Methods and techniques of research and investigation.
Principles and practices of zoning code enforcement.
City services and municipal organizational structures as they relate to code enforcement.
Customer service principles and problem resolution techniques.
Principles and practices of record keeping.
English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Modern office technology and equipment, including computers and related software applications.
Applicable tools and equipment operations.
Applicable Federal, State, and local codes, laws, and regulations.
Ability to:
Lead, monitor, train and review staff and technical work.
Perform code enforcement duties and responsibilities.
Interpret, apply, explain, and enforce pertinent codes, ordinances, laws and regulations with impartiality and efficiency.
Inspect and identify violations of applicable codes and ordinances.
Respond to requests and inquiries from the public and City employees.
Prepare technical reports, statements and correspondence for court evidence and public presentations.
Deal with the public in difficult work situations.
Establish and maintain accurate records, logs and files.
Interpret and apply Federal, State, and local policies, laws and regulations.
Mediate resolutions to code violations.
Operate and use modern office equipment including computer and various software applications.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Speak, read, comprehend, and write the English language fluently.
Experience and Training Guidelines
Minimum Requirement:
Experience:
Two (2) years of increasingly responsible code compliance experience or related field.
Training:
High School Diploma or G.E.D.
Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
License or Certificate
Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid Colorado driver’s license.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, the City of Grand Junction Leadership Track certification within two (2) years of appointment.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Environmental Conditions:
The job is performed in the following working environment:
Office environment; exposure to computer screens.
Field environment.
The following condition(s) may be present on a continuing basis:
Local Travel
Environmental (disruptive people, imminent danger, threatening environment)
Physical Conditions:
The job is characterized by:
Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
The following physical activities are very or extremely important in accomplishing the job’s purpose and/or performed daily:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to balance, sit, stand, reach, walk for an extended period, stoop, kneel, crouch, twist, grasp, push, pull, talk, hear, see, and demonstrate manual dexterity. The employee may be required to run. The employee is required to remain calm during stressful situations.