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Code Compliance Inspector I

Salary

$55,475.68 - $58,393.92 Annually

Location

Toledo, OH

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2024-00571

Department

Building and Code Compliance

Division

Code Compliance

Opening Date

07/03/2024

Closing Date

7/18/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

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Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under general supervision, investigates conditions, initiates procedures and provides educational programs to abate violations involving zoning ordinances, building codes, housing codes, public nuisances, property maintenance, abandoned vehicles, animals, license regulations and other issues relating to health, safety and welfare of the community for public and private residential, commercial and industrial property; demonstrates a full understanding of all applicable policies, procedures and work methods associated with assigned duties; performs other related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Perform a variety of field and office work in support of the City's local code enforcement program.

• Enforce compliance with City regulations and ordinances including those pertaining to zoning, land use, license regulations, public nuisances, housing and building codes, health and safety, blight, graffiti, water waste, abandoned vehicles, animals, and other matters of public concern.

• Receive and respond to citizen complaints and reports from other agencies and departments on alleged violations of City zoning and related municipal codes and ordinances.

• Interview complainant and witnesses, conduct investigations and provide recommendations for resolution.

• Conduct field investigations, inspect properties for violations.

• Attempt to make contact at the residence or business in order to resolve violation.

• Issue and post warning notices, notices of violation, corrective notices, orders to comply and related documentation for code violations.

• Schedule and perform all follow-up functions to gain compliance including letters, inspections, calls, meetings, discussions, and negotiations to ensure compliance with appropriate codes and ordinances.

• Issue notices of violations as necessary.

• Prepare evidence in support of legal actions taken by the City.

• Appear in court as necessary; testify at hearings and in court proceedings as required.

• 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, which includes photos.

• Ensures that all information is documented in the Citiworks Case Management system and that Engage Toledo has the information they need to respond to a citizen about property complaints.

• Patrol and conducts field inspections for parcels in their assigned areas to identify and evaluate problem areas and/or ordinance violations.

• Determines proper method to resolve violations.

• Provides educational brochures designed to advise property owners on the requirements for compliance.

• Interpret and explain municipal codes and ordinances to members of the general public, business owners, and other interested groups.

• Operate computers and tablets to enter and process all complaints in Citiworks.

• Utilizes data bases to retrieve information and research complaints.

• Participate in supervising the work of seasonal workers, community work programs, and/or volunteers engaged in community clean-up and preservation activities.

• Helps to determine location and type of work to be performed.

• Locate vacant residence and businesses.

• Ensure buildings are secured, post the property as necessary and ensure that it is registered in the City's Vacant Property Registry.

• Check vacant buildings regularly for transient activity, graffiti, and other forms of vandalism.

• May assist in researching, drafting, and reviewing municipal codes.

• Participate in the development of forms and processes utilized to address various issues.

• Perform related duties as required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

• Operations, services, and activities of a municipal code compliance program.

• Pertinent codes, ordinances, laws, and regulations pertaining to zoning, nuisance abatement, property maintenance, building, health and safety, and related areas.

• Procedures involved in the enforcement of codes and regulations including methods and techniques of conducting and documenting field investigations.

• City services and organizational structure as they relate to code compliance.

• Legal actions applicable to code enforcement compliance.

• Effective public relations practices.

• Principles and procedures of Document retention and schedule.

• Methods and techniques of business correspondence and technical report preparation.

Skill in:

• Use of computers and working skill in operations of computer or tablet, must possess software experience to include, Work, Excel, Access, and case management systems.

• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.

• Use of Geographical Information System (GIS) information in analysis of assigned area.

• independently perform a full range of municipal code enforcement and compliance duties.

Ability to:

• Interpret and apply applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations related to zoning, nuisance abatement, and health and safety issues.

• Inspect and identity violations of applicable codes and ordinances.

• Enforce pertinent codes, ordinances, laws, and regulations with impartiality and efficiency.

• Investigate complaints and mediate resolutions in a timely and tactful manner.

• Prepare accurate and detailed documentation of investigation findings.

• Maintain a detailed reporting in the Citiworks system.

• Research, compile, and collect data.

• Prepare clear and concise technical reports.

• Work independently in the absence of supervision;

• Be prepared to make an oral presentation and testify in court.

• Be familiar with and be able to read and utilize the County Assessors property information.

• Read and interpret legal documents and descriptions.

• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.

• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Note:The Code Compliance Inspector I is the entry-level class in the Code Compliance Inspector series that allows the incumbent to develop journey level knowledge and abilities. Initially, under immediate supervision, incumbents perform inspections, enforcement activities and educational programs of a more routine nature and learn City policies and specific methods and techniques of work. Incumbents may advance to the higher level after two (2) years of gaining experience and demonstrating a level of proficiency that meets the qualifications of the higher-level class including becoming a certified Property Maintenance & Housing Inspector and/or Zoning Inspector through the American Association of Code Enforcement (AACE).

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Graduation from high school or General Education Development (G.E.D.) Tests equivalency.

• Three (3) years of responsible experience in public contact work involving the interpretation, dissemination and/or enforcement of complex rules and regulations.

• An Associate's Degree in Law Enforcement Technology, Business, or any other related field may be substituted for one (1) year or work experience.

• Must possess and maintain a valid state issued Driver's License.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATION:

• None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described within this job description must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

In this position, the employee will frequently stand, walk, and sit. The position will require the employee to drive a company owned vehicle to various job sites. Occasional stooping, kneeling, twisting, and crouching may occur with this position. Speaking and listening are constant essential functions of this position.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment described within this job description will be encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This employee is constantly outdoors. The employee will have to travel to multiple worksites very frequently. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

If you need assistance or an accommodation, or if you have questions about completing the online application, please contact the Department of Human Resources at (419) 245-1500.

CLASS CODE: Code Compliance Inspector I (3860)

The City of Toledo provides excellent health and retirement benefits for its employees.

Health Insurance

The City of Toledo is a self-funded medical plan provider that offers a broad network of health services options for its employees. The City also offers a multi-tiered prescription drug plan and dental and vision care services.

Employees are required to pay a monthly premium depending on the employee’s selection of single, single plus one, or family coverage. Coverage is also afforded for qualifying domestic partners, depending on the employee’s bargaining unit. Monthly co-premiums are determined by collective bargaining agreement or Municipal Code.

Group Life Insurance

City employees are covered by a group life insurance plan depending on collective bargaining agreement or Municipal Code.

Ohio Public Employees Retirement Plan

The City is a member of the Ohio Public Employees Retirement Plan (OPERS). All employees who are paid in whole or in part by the state of Ohio, a county, municipality, or any other political subdivision of state or local government in Ohio must become members of OPERS unless they are covered by another state retirement system in Ohio.

OPERS is a pension plan providing fixed retirement benefits every month based on a formula that rewards years of service. The City contributes 14.00% of the employee’s annual base salary and employees contribute 10.00% of their annual base salary.

For more information about OPERS, click on this link: https://www.opers.org/

Deferred Compensation & 401(K)

The City of Toledo offers a voluntary governmental 457(b) deferred compensation plan, which is a retirement savings plan that allows eligible employees to supplement any existing retirement/pension benefits by saving and investing pre-tax dollars through salary deferral.

Contributions and any earnings are tax-deferred (both federal and state income taxes) until money is withdrawn. Withdrawals are taxed at ordinary income levels.

For more information about the Ohio Deferred Compensation click on this link: https://www.ohio457.org/iApp/tcm/ohio457/index.jsp

401(k)

The City of Toledo offers a voluntary pre-tax savings contributions retirement plan. The plan is commonly referred to as a 401(k).

Under the 401(k) plan, an employee’s retirement savings contributions are deducted from the employee’s paycheck before taxation. The City does not make contributions on the employee’s behalf. (Contributions are tax-deferred until withdrawn during retirement). Annual contributions to the 401(k) plan are limited to a maximum pre-tax annual contribution, as established by Internal Revenue Service regulations.

Roth 401(k)

The City of Toledo also offers a voluntary post-tax savings contributions retirement plan. This plan is commonly referred to as a Roth 401(k) Plan.

Under a Roth 401(k) Plan, an employee’s retirement savings contributions are deducted from the employee’s paycheck on a post-tax basis. Annual contributions to the Roth 401(k) plan are limited to a maximum post-tax annual contribution, as established by the Internal Revenue Service.

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Are you currently employed by the City of Toledo?

• Yes

• No

  02

  If you are currently employed by the City of Toledo, please list your Division.

  03

  Do you possess a valid driver's license?

• Yes

• No

  04

  What is your highest level of education?

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.

• Some College

• Associate's Degree

• Bachelor's Degree

• Master's Degree

• Doctorate Degree

• None of the above

  05

  If you have a Associate's Degree, please list the major and any concentrations of your degree?

  06

  How many years of experience do you have in public contact work involving the interpretation, dissemination and/or enforcement of complex rules and regulations?

• Four (4) or more years of experience

• Three (3) years but less than Four (4) years of experience

• Two (2) years but less than Three (3) years of experience

• One (1) year but less than Two (2) years of experience

• Less than One (1) year of experience

• No experience

  07

  Describe your experience in public contact work involving the interpretation, dissemination and/or enforcement of complex rules and regulations.

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Agency

City of Toledo

Address

One Government Center Ste 1920

Toledo, Ohio, 43604

Phone

419-245-1500

Website

http://toledo.oh.gov/services/human-resources/

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