Code Enforcement Officer

City of Florissant • Florissant, MO

17h • $23

About The Position

General Purpose of Position Enforce the city codes and ordinances pertaining to residential properties.

Requirements

• Shall be a high school graduate, GED or equivalent
• Shall have two (2) years’ experience in code enforcement or three (3) years of practical experience in construction or building maintenance preferred or equivalent experience/knowledge.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license
• Must be capable of reading and interpreting ordinances and codes
• Must have good oral and written communication skill
• Must be able to communicate orally and in writing to property owners, City personnel, the courts and the general public
• Must be able to use a personal computer, iPad, copier, phone, sound meter, light meter, electrical tester and miscellaneous measuring devices

Nice To Haves

• Shall have two (2) years’ experience in code enforcement or three (3) years of practical experience in construction or building maintenance preferred or equivalent experience/knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Shall perform regularly scheduled exterior drive-by inspections of residential properties/buildings to determine compliance with City property maintenance codes and ordinances
• Shall perform non-scheduled, specific and emergency exterior field inspections of residential and commercial properties/buildings to determine compliance with City property maintenance codes and ordinances
• Shall issue notices and court summonses pertaining to code and ordinance violations
• Shall appear in court representing the City on court issues
• Monitor and tracking of dangerous buildings and structures and assist in the administration of the repair of said buildings and structures
• Shall respond to complaints from residents regarding code violations, mediate disputes and resolves neighborhood problems regarding code violations
• Shall prepare required reports, memos, notices and correspondence relating to these inspections and enforcement activities
• Shall perform all other related work as required

Benefits

• MO Lagers Pension
• medical
• dental
• life insurance
• long-term disability
• various voluntary benefit plans

What This Job Offers

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