Part-time Codes Enforcement Officer

Job Summary

· Under the direction of the Town Administrator and Asst. Town Administrator, ensures compliance with the Town of Centrals’ ordinances, codes, and business licenses.

· Will review inspections or reports from codes and zoning officials and enforce city codes and other related codes and to ensure compliance.

Enforces various city codes relating to nuisance violations and zoning.

· Investigates, collects, and analyzes evidence of specific ordinances, zoning, and occupancy violations.

· Consults with residents, renters, property owners, property managers, contractors, citizens, businesses, civic groups, and commissions to provide technical advice and direction for compliance with municipal codes.

· Establishes a proactive code enforcement program by traveling throughout the entire city to review all commercial and residential properties for various code infractions.

· Assists with zoning inspections as directed.

· Counsels the public who are found in violation of the laws; reinvestigates ordinance violations before turning cases over for prosecution; testifies before the courts as necessary.

· Visits rental properties and the adjacent properties of rental properties cited by the Police Department for violations that impact the peace or safety of a neighborhood.

· Performs administrative and public relations work desired to ensure compliance with building, nuisance, and zoning codes and meets with residents, property managers and property owners to explain the provisions of the codes.

· Responds to telephone inquiries from citizens, builders, owners, utilities, public officials, and property managers related to code interpretations and enforcement.

· Maintains files of inspections, re‐inspections, consultations, phone conversations, inspection notes, and other required reports; compiles status reports on specific assignments as requested.

· Prepares detailed records and reports of all inspections conducted and enforcement activities.

· Maintains daily log and inspection reports in the filing system to ensure adequate documentation is maintained, follow‐up inspections performed, and remedial actions are taken.

· Inputs inspection reports, investigation notes, notices of violations, and consultation data into the computer database.

· Issues summons and appears in court representing the Town of Central in the prosecution of violations of municipal codes and ordinances.

· Assists with the development and preparation of new ordinances and code revisions for the Town.

· Provides information to the Administrator and Assistant Administrator to report to council monthly.

Education and Experience Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and two (2) years of full‐time or part time experience in code, law, or regulation enforcement; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Licenses or Certifications

Must have or be able to obtain by the time of hire a valid South Carolina driver’s license. The preferred candidate will possess or obtain a level 3 law enforcement certification provided by the Town of Central through the SC Law Enforcement Academy which takes approximately 2-3 weeks. Any other trade certifications are a plus.

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Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $16.75 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 20 per week

Benefits:

- Retirement plan

Work Location: In person