Code Compliance Officer

The City of McMinnville is hiring a Code Compliance Officer. The Code Compliance Officer works under the supervision of the Community Development Director and performs a variety of professional, technical, and administrative work in the development, coordination, and execution of the code compliance program.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the enforcement of laws, regulations, and codes to abate nuisances, protect zoning, support public safety, preserve property maintenance, sanitation, and health. Primary responsibilities are responding to and investigating complaints, conducting property inspections, issuing notices of violations, and communicating with the public to encourage good neighbor practices to achieve sustainable compliance through cooperation and support, utilizing legal enforcement when necessary.

This posting will remain open until filled. For best consideration, please submit your application by the first review date on Monday, April 6th.

1. Customer Service and Community Relations
   1. Responds to complaints of possible code violations from the public, city staff, and others in a professional and courteous manner.
   2. Interprets and explains City codes, ordinance, policies, and procedures to the public, city staff and others.
   3. Works with property owners, who are sometimes agitated, to voluntarily mitigate violations using tack and diplomacy and to preserve positive neighbor relations.

1. Enforcement
   1. Investigates possible violations by conducting on-site inspections and conducting research to determine if violations exist.
   2. Issues courtesy notices and notices of violations to property owners and tenants explaining the nature of the violation and the time frame to achieve compliance.
   3. Administers legal enforcement such as citations, warrants and abatements when voluntary compliance is not achieved.

1. Administrative
   1. Maintains computerized records of case activities including initial complaints, inspection activities, violation notices, enforcement activities, and compliance.
   2. Utilizes calendar and tracking systems to ensure cases are followed up on in a timely manner.
   3. Periodically assists Lead Code Compliance Officer in preparing periodic activity reports for the Department and City Council and educational material for the public.

GENERAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, other agencies, and the public.
• Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the classification.
• Participate in committees when requested.
• Maintain proficiency in job requirements which may include attending training and meetings, reading materials, and meeting with others in areas of responsibility, which may require travel.
• Maintain work areas in a clean and orderly manner.
• Maintain confidentiality, data integrity, and comply with all related city, state, and federal standards related to confidentiality.

Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the duties as described. A typical way to qualify would be a high school degree with an additional one (1) year of related training and at least six (6) months of related experience. This position also requires:

Knowledge of:

• City government and the impact of enforcement actions.
• Applicable laws, code, and zoning ordinances.
• General office procedures, including spelling, grammar, punctuation and math.
• Operation of standard office equipment, including data entry equipment; telephone etiquette; and word processing software.

Skill and Ability to:

• Investigate and observe.
• Communicate with others, resolve conflict and mediate disputes.
• Prepare cases for adversarial proceedings.
• Follow through on multiple compliance cases in a deadline-intensive environment.
• Safely operate motorized vehicles.
• Remain calm and professional with potentially angry people.
• Exemplify traits that reflect the City’s culture, including integrity, a customer service orientation, cultural competency, trustworthiness, flexibility and a willingness to change.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS OR LICENSES:

• Driver’s license valid in the State of Oregon
• ICC Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector Certification within 120 days of hire.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The position requires regular (80%+) ability to use dexterity and fine motor skills. Continuous (81% of the time) use of office equipment. The position requires minimal (5-20%) physical effort such as lifting, carrying, or movement, etc. Movements required to complete work are not difficult, and only require some degree of agility and hand eye coordination. The work environment has regular hazards or obstacles (40-60%). There may be some personal risk or hazard. Job conditions are somewhat uncomfortable, with moderate (40-60%) issues of confinement, temperature change, incident of noise, or interactions of a disagreeable nature, inside/outside work, dirty conditions, exposure to contagious disease, etc. Position may require regular responsibility for driving. Driving is a regular responsibility for this position.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervision of others is not a typical function assigned to this position. May provide training and orientation to newly assigned personnel and may assign work to student workers.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Works under the general direction of Community Development Director.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Required documents must be provided at the time of application. Please remove any personal information such as photographs, date of birth, gender, social security number, and other protected information from your documents. Documents containing protected information will be considered incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Finalists for this position will be subject to a computerized criminal history check, driving record check (if required for position), and education and certification verification. Adverse background information will be reviewed and could result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer or termination of employment.
• The City of McMinnville does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States.
• Positions are subject to budget consideration and approval. For the candidate who is hired into this position, salary placement will be based on guidelines in the handbook or association agreement (as applicable) to assess education and experience. For this reason, please be sure to include everything in your application that you want considered towards placement.

The City of McMinnville only accepts applications through our online application system athttps://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Mcminnville. We want you to be successful in applying with us. We highly encourage you to complete and submit your application in advance of the deadline. For technical assistance, please call (855) 524-5627. The City of McMinnville is an equal opportunity employer.Applicants with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation (e.g., assistive listening devices)to participate in the recruitment and/or selection process should contactVicki Hedges, Human Resources Manager.The City of McMinnville is proud to hire veterans.Applicants are eligible to use Veteran's Preference in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230 and 408.235; and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Military personnel who expect to be honorably discharged from the military within 120 days of certifying veteran status on this job application, may also request preference. Preference will only be given if the applicant meets the minimum qualifications and any special qualifications for the position and they electronically attach the required documentation at the time of application.DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:

• MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) – OR – Letter from the US Dept. of Veterans Affairs indicating a non-service connected pension. If you need to request a copy of your DD-214,click here.
• Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs.

For information regarding Veteran's Preference qualifications, visit the following website:https://www.oregon.gov/boli/workers/Pages/veterans-preference.aspx
The City of McMinnville prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at the City of McMinnville are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, age, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, ability, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state and federal law. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.