Code Enforcement Inspector
City of Danville, VA
Danville VA 24541 US
Description
- Enforces compliance of City Codes including, but not limited to, illegal accumulations, hazardous trees, inoperable vehicles, abandoned vehicles, junkyards, obstructions and overgrowth. Observes and receives complaints from citizens; meets with property owners; sends letters and posts the property. Re-inspects for compliances; prepares documents to abate with a contractor. Prepares documents and evidences for court cases; files warrants and appears in court. Takes photographs and maintains records; and works with other city and state departments.
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The essential functions of the job are not limited to those listed in the job description. The City retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.
- Performs investigations by inspecting and taking pictures, making notes and meeting with property owners; sending certified letters to property owners; using GIS and roadmaps to find landmarks for reference points on property; walking on various terrain; using tape measure; entering data into city works computer system; looking up property owners in GIS; taking phone calls; meeting with other departments; and reviewing codes with the public.
- Enforces inoperable and abandoned vehicle codes by investigating complaints, taking pictures and tagging vehicles; meeting with and sending letters to property owners; re-inspecting after designated time; closing the case if abated by the property owner; providing paperwork for the contractor to abate; following up with the contractor; holding an auction if the vehicle is not retrieved in 21 days; and entering information in the city works computer system.
- Enforces illegal accumulations/obstructions regulations by investigating and documenting; keeping records and meeting with property owners; starting case file and sending certified letters to property owners; using GIS and roadmaps to find landmarks for reference points on property; re-inspecting, and closing the case if abated by the property owner; and providing paperwork for court, if necessary.
- Prepares paperwork and meets with City Attorney on property when appropriate; appears in court as needed.
- Resolves hazardous tree complaints by inspecting and taking pictures, making notes, starting case file, sending certified letters; and re-inspecting and abating if necessary.
- Monitors junkyard licensing and takes appropriate actions when needed.
- Provides emergency response during severe weather (snow, floods, storms, etc.). Pickup and delivery of vehicles.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES- Performs additional duties as assigned.
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Education and Experience
High School Diploma or GED and six months to one year of post-secondary study; and two to four years of experience.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of the specific requirements listed above
Certifications/Licenses- Valid Driver’s License with acceptable driving record according to City Criteria.
- NIMS Certification
Job Knowledge
Intermediate knowledge to perform most work in normal situations. Comprehension of standard situations and includes knowledge of most of the significant aspects of the subject.
Reading
Advanced: Ability to read literature, books, reviews, scientific or technical journals, abstracts, financial reports, and/or legal documents.
Writing
Intermediate: Ability to write reports, prepare business letters, expositions, and summaries with proper format, punctuation, spelling, and grammar, using all parts of speech.
Math
Intermediate: Ability to deal with a system of real numbers; and practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios/proportions and measurement.
Communication Skills
Decisions regarding interpretation of existing policies may be made. Contacts may involve stressful, negative interactions requiring high levels of tact and the ability to respond to aggressive interpersonal interactions. Elements of persuasion may be necessary to gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas.
Independence and Decision-Making
Normally performs the duty assignment according to his or her own judgment, requesting supervisory assistance only when necessary. Special projects are managed with little oversight and assignments may be reviewed upon completion. Performance reviewed periodically.
Technical Skills
Work requires a comprehensive, practical knowledge of a technical field with use of analytical judgment and decision-making abilities appropriate to the work environment of the organization.
Fiscal Responsibilities
Prepares accounting, budget, employment actions, purchasing documents; and does research to justify language used in documents for a unit or division of a department.
Supervisory Responsibilities
No responsibility for direction or supervision of others. -
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Work requires light physical effort exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree
- Adequate vision, hearing and talking to drive, use computer, and communicate effectively with others.
- Frequent standing, sitting, walking, lifting, fine dexterity, kneeling, crouching, bending, and twisting.
NON-PHYSICAL DEMANDS- Responsible for appropriate use and maintenance of City equipment, tools and other resources, including work time.
- Regular and predictable attendance is expected.
- May frequently experience emergency situations, irregular work schedule/overtime, and performing multiple tasks simultaneously.
- May occasionally work closely with others as part of a team, and experience tedious or exacting work.
MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE
Typically requires use of computer and related software and hardware; and any other equipment as appropriate or required.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work is performed in an office environment and outdoors, where there is exposure to occasional mechanical hazards and physical danger or abuse. There is seasonal exposure to respiratory hazards, extreme temperatures, and wetness/humidity. There is rare exposure to mechanical and electrical hazards.
The employee is expected to use appropriate protective equipment for the assigned task (hard hat, safety vest, steel toe shoes, etc.) and any other equipment as apparent or assigned.