Code Enforcement Inspector I-III

Code Enforcement Inspector

The Code Enforcement Inspector is a skilled position, responsible for the enforcement of and compliance with codes, laws, and development of regulations administered by the City of Frederick. The Code Enforcement Inspector provides code enforcement expertise to the Mayor and Board of Aldermen, city departments, citizen review boards, community associations, businesses, and residents. Work hours for this position, in addition to regular hours, include some after-hours, weekend, and / or holiday work required. The Code Enforcement Inspector is an essential employee meaning they are responsible for providing services that are critical functions required to maintain order, peace, safety, and the well-being of residents and visitors to The City of Frederick in the event of a critical incident. As such, Code Enforcement Inspector is required to respond to emergencies as needed throughout the Department of Public Works when directed to do so.

Code Enforcement Inspector I $29.23 / hr

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Performs interior and exterior field inspections in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's).
• Investigates violation of laws and ordinances brought to the attention of the Department by citizens, merchants, city officials, law enforcement, local and state regulatory officials and others for compliance with city codes, ordinances and regulations.
• Generates and maintains case files, inspection reports, other documents and reports, identifying findings, violations, corrective action and penalties resulting from inspection and enforcement activity.
• Responds to inquiries and meets with citizens, merchants, management companies, landlords, tenants and others to advise and discuss regulations and enforcement; works to resolve issues and concerns and identifies reasonable solutions for compliance.
• Prepares and issues notices of violation, field correction notices, stop work orders, municipal infractions and assists with search warrants.
• Prepares, maintains and monitors cases through resolution in accordance with SOP's.
• Interviews all persons relevant to Code Enforcement cases, including complainants, property owners, landlords, tenants, property management agents, contractors and others, and documents all pertinent information.
• Collects and analyzes documentary evidence, including affidavits of witnesses, correspondence, financial / personal and other records.
• Supervises and coordinates abatements of violations with other city departments and / or privately contracted companies.
• Performs after hour inspections and site responses as needed.
• Testifies in court at legal proceedings and various Board Hearings.
• Assists with preparation of documents concerning legal action and code violations.
• Operates a vehicle observing legal and defensive driving practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Certificates and / or Licenses :

Required Skills (Communication / Language; Mathematical; Computer; etc.) :

Other Desireables :

Code Enforcement Inspector II $31.42 / hr

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

Qualifications : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Certificates and / or Licenses :

Required Skills (Communication / Language; Mathematical; Computer; etc.) :

Other Desireables :

Code Enforcement Inspector III $33.78 / hr

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :