Lead Code Enforcement Officer
City of Broken Arrow
Job Description
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Location: 1415 CD-Neighborhood Engagement
Pay Grade: A10
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Under general supervision, enforces the City of Broken Arrow's municipal codes and serves as a lead to the Code Enforcement Officers.
*This position performs duties deemed to be “safety-sensitive" and is therefore subjected to random drug testing under the City’s policies*
Essential Job Functions
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- Supervises staff engaged in the investigation of complaints of violations pertaining to local codes, ordinances and laws.
- Coordinates, schedules and distributes work assignments to Code Enforcement Officers, providing guidance and direction as necessary.
- Trains and offers guidance to staff on matters pertaining to case processing procedures, protocols, and field investigations and inspections.
- Monitors employee work performance and identifies performance issues.
- Conducts difficult and complex inspections and investigations pertaining to dilapidated buildings, local codes, ordinances and laws; prepares reports and recommendations, accordingly.
- Oversees the issues submitted through the My Broken Arrow Action Center App and provides updates to these issues as needed.
- Enforces city ordinances, including health and safety nuisance codes, zoning codes, building and property maintenance codes, sign and tent codes, land subdivision codes, an itinerant merchant codes.
- Processes case investigations; obtains and properly logs photographs and documents in computer; routes cases for efficient handling; schedules cases for public hearings; schedules cases for follow-up and compliance.
- Reviews matters being submitted to the public hearing office or municipal/district court judges to ensure documentation is complete.
- Mediates case resolutions and issues citations for code violations.
- Initiates the towing and impounding of abandoned, inoperable vehicles.
- Organizes and facilitates community meetings on code related issues.
- Research legal information for property owners, mortgage holders, and interested parties, drafts notices and letters for code violations.
- Presents nuisance cases or provides testimony to public hearing officer or municipal/district court judges as required.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education and Experience
Requires a High School Diploma or GED equivalent, supplemented by three to five years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid Driver's License issued by the State of Oklahoma for the type of vehicle or equipment operated. Possession of or ability to readily obtain an Oklahoma Code Enforcement Association Certification.
Physical Requirements
Tasks involve the ability to exert moderate physical effort in medium work, typically involving some combination of balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, feeling, handling, hearing, kneeling, mental acuity, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity, walking and which involves some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (up to 50 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.
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An offer of employment is contingent on the verification of credentials and other information required by the City of Broken Arrow policies, including the successful completion of a background check and drug/physical screening.
City of Broken Arrow is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of the workforce. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, ethnicity, color, genetic information, marital status, or any other protected class. Broken Arrow is committed to reasonable accommodation, and a smoke free/drug free workplace.