Code Enforcement Officer

City of Portales•Portales, NM

3d•$30,285

About The Position

Reporting to Community Enforcement Supervisor and/other designated supervisor, this employee is responsible for the enforcement of all Code Enforcement in accordance with City ordinances and departmental rules and regulations. Work includes patrolling City streets enforcing City Codes as they relate to weeds, trash, junk, and abandoned vehicles. Work involves an element of personal danger due to unknown property conditions and personal contacts. Other duties include preparation of reports and maintenance of assigned vehicle. Employee will be responsible for issuing notices, writing criminal/noncriminal citations, and testifying in court. This position requires a willingness to work irregular hours, including weekends and holidays as necessary.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to educate, enforce, read, and interpret City ordinances, state, and federal law.
Ability to work with the public in a diplomatic manner.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public and other City departments, and to find appropriate solutions to problems.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to communicate with people in stressful situations.
Ability to prepare reports and document evidence of violations.
Valid, current New Mexico Driver’s License with satisfactory driving record required.
Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

Inspects assigned areas of the City to enforce provisions of property maintenance, junked vehicle, weed and rubbish ordinances and other codes as assigned.
Enforce state and local regulations regarding substandard housing and junk vehicles to preserve the health, safety and welfare of the community.
Responding to reported code violations, check out violations and make contact with the property owner or person in violation.
Respond to calls from dispatcher and react in a calm, professional manner.
Issue citations for violations of ordinances and statutes.
Explain ordinance provisions to citizens. Counsel citizens regarding the nature of the violation and any actions required for compliance.
Conduct follow-up inspections as necessary.
Maintain a log and prepare necessary reports as required.
Coordinate activities with office and clerical staff to ensure proper notification to citizens.
Maintain vehicle and perform routine cleaning.
Responsible for preparing complaints for legal action against violators of City Ordinances and testifying in court.
Maintains files for permanent City records as necessary.
Researches property ownership.
Performs related duties as required.