CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER/INSPECTOR

City of Brandon • Brandon, MS

90d

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs a variety of technical duties in support of the City’s local code enforcement program; monitors and enforces a variety of applicable ordinances, codes, and regulations related to zoning, land use, nuisance housing, building codes, health and safety, blight, graffiti, water waste, and other matters of public concern; and serves as a resource and provides information on City regulations to property owners, residents, businesses, the general public, and other City departments and divisions. Assists in commercial and residential site plan review.
May handle a wide variety of situations & conflicts. Work involves making independent decisions within the framework of established procedures and guidelines. Decision-making opportunities increase proportionately with proven abilities.

Requirements

• Graduation from accredited four-(4) year college/university with major course work in construction management planning, or similar field, and one-(1) years of full-time experience in the construction, code enforcement, and/or building structure inspection field;
• High school graduate or equivalent, i.e., GED and five-(5) years work-related experience in construction, building inspection, or code enforcement.
• Property Maintenance & Housing Inspector I.C.C. Certification, or ability to get certified within six months.
• Ability to maintain accurate documentation and case files on all investigations, inspections, enforcement actions, and other job-related activities including accurate and detailed information regarding code enforcement activity to substantiate violations; draw diagrams and illustrations and take photographs.
• Knowledge of procedures involved in the enforcement of codes and regulations including methods and techniques of conducting and documenting field investigations.
• Knowledge of city services and organizational structure as they relate to code compliance.
• Knowledge of legal actions applicable to code enforcement compliance.
• Methods and techniques of business correspondence and technical report preparation.
• Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and supporting word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
• Knowledge of current zoning and development laws and enforcement.
• Knowledge of the International Building Code, International Mechanical Code, International Plumbing Code, International Residential Code, and the National Electrical Code; working knowledge of current construction methods, materials, tools and equipment.
• Valid Mississippi drivers' license and good driving record.
• Ability to respond to inquiries, complaints, and requests for service in a fair, tactful, and firm manner.
• Ability to work independently in the absence of supervision.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate operations, services, and activities of a municipal code compliance program with other staff.
• Enforce pertinent codes, ordinances, laws, and regulations pertaining to zoning, nuisance abatement, property maintenance, building, health and safety, and related areas.
• Conduct field investigations and document enforcement of policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED