Code Enforcement Officer

CANDIDATES MUST APPLY THROUGH GOVERNMENTJOBS.COM

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lansingmi/jobs/4185665/code-enforcement-officer

ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS:

The essential position functions listed below do not include all functions, which may be found in this position as duties, and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or modified at any time.

• Inspects properties to ensure compliance with the City's, housing, sign and zoning ordinances.
• Provides general information to the public verbally and in writing as a result of conducting inspections to ensure enforcement of regulations and ordinances regarding zoning of property, zoning application procedures and sign ordinance application procedures.
• Investigates sub-standard housing conditions relating to trash, rubbish and weeds by observing and interpreting information.
• Prepares inspection reports and certifications and licenses.
• Attends neighborhood group meetings, informs neighborhood groups of problem in area and explains what standards will and will not allow.
• Establishes systematic methods for inspection and re-examination of structures, property, and signs.
• Issues violation and correction notices for code conformance.
• May order hazardous buildings to be vacated and hazardous signs to be removed.
• Maintains files and prepares reports.
• Testifies in court.
• Answers inquiries from the general public relating to housing, zoning, building code and sign violations.

The Code Compliance division in the Economic Development & Planning Department is excited to announce a job opening for a Code Enforcement Officer that would love to join their professional team. This is a great opportunity for anyone seeking to use their knowledge in construction and building trades and build on their experience. This position ensures that properties within the City of Lansing housing, signing, and zoning are in compliance with the City's ordinances.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: The City of Lansing reserves the right to utilize equivalencies where deemed appropriate with regard to education and experience requirements.

• Associates Degree in Building Trades, Construction Management, Planning or a related field
• AND Three (3) years of experience in the field of Planning or Residential Construction
• OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Basic computer skills required- must be able to use a lap top computer in a mobile environment.
• Must possess or complete designation as an ICC Certified Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector and Zoning Inspector within two (2) years of employment
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Course work in a building trade preferred.

PHYSICAL CAPACITY REQUIREMENTS:

This position requires the individual through assistance or on their own to walk, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, balance, handle, finger, talk, listen and have visual acuity.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS OF POSITION:

Office, vehicle and outside environment.

BENEFITS

• Medical Insurance (includes prescription drugs)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Retirement and Retirement Healthcare plans
• Longevity Bonuses
• Personal Days
• Vacation Days
• Sick Days
• Holidays
• Bereavement Leave
• Education Reimbursement
• Parking/Transportation Subsidy

CANDIDATES MUST APPLY THROUGH GOVERNMENTJOBS.COM

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lansingmi/jobs/4185665/code-enforcement-officer