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Description

GENERAL OVERVIEW OF POSITION AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs a variety of routine activities, primarily conducting property inspections for compliance with adopted codes for minimum housing and occupancy standards. Performs technical duties in enforcing construction codes to ensure public safety and health.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general guidance and direction of the Building Official.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Essential functions of the job may include but are not limited to the following:

• Responds to complaints of potential code violations relating to minimum housing standards, dangerous structures or other code related matters.
• Conducts investigations of potential violations; gathers evidence; questions complainants and witnesses; compares facts to codes; and makes findings known to the Neighborhood Services Superintendent.
• Meets with owners, tenants, contractors, developers, businesses, etc., to review and explain the basic code requirements and violations or potential violations.
• Provides information to persons requesting information or assistance in code enforcement matters.
• Maintains a variety of logs and records related to inspection and enforcement activities.
• Prepares reports of activities and investigations made for use by the Neighborhood Services Division.
• Assists in obtaining, enhancing, preparing or presenting exhibits or other evidence in court, including taking photographs of violation, as required.
• Inspects construction work for which a building permit is required.
• Inspects new buildings, additions to and alterations of existing buildings for compliance with the currently adopted editions of construction and maintenance codes.
• Inspects building projects to ensure construction proceeds in accordance with plans approved with the building permit.
• Reads and interprets adopted codes, technical manuals, drawings, instructions, specifications as related to construction projects.
• Clearly notifies contractor of code violations with written compliance report at the time of inspection.
• Works with the public in person and over the phone to answer basic code questions.
• May check that all required special inspections are performed and reviewed for completeness.
• May review testing data and reports for conformance to specifications.
• Works with computer program to schedule inspections and updates computer data with results of inspections performed.
• Completely and accurately prepares professional reports and correspondence.
• Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Attendance at training, workshops and seminars.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Some knowledge of code enforcement principles, practices and methods as applicable to a municipal setting.
• Working knowledge of applicable laws, standards and regulations relating to property maintenance, nuisance and public safety codes.
• Working knowledge of inspection techniques.
• Ability to prepare, organize and maintain inspection field data and reports.
• Ability to analyze situations, problems and data, and use sound judgment in drawing conclusions and making decisions.
• Skills in comprehending and articulating facts and relationships and summarizing and writing clearly, concisely and legibly.
• Ability to produce reports, charts, photographs or other evidence for exhibits.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Skills in establishing nd maintaining effective working relationships with citizens, employees, supervisors and the general public.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Skills in handling stressful situations and effectively dealing with difficult or angry people.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and design plans.

COMMITMENT TO MISSION AND ORGANIZATIONAL VALUES

It is each employees commitment to uphold these core values while representing the City of Arkansas City in carrying out municipal duties as public servants. These values should form the basis for interactions with the general public, with other agencies and with each other.

Mission

The City of Arkansas City strives to provide a high quality of life for its citizens by furnishing a variety of efficient services in a professional, courteous manner.

Statement of Organizational Values

We valueProfessional Ethics, which includes:

Honesty