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Code Enforcement Officer
2 weeks ago
Trafford, United States
Trafford Borough
Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription: Under general supervision, performs a variety of duties in support of the Borough’s local code enforcement program; monitors and enforces a variety of applicable ordinances, codes, and regulations related to zoning, land use, building codes, health and safety, blight, and other matters of public concern; as well as, serves as a resource and provides information on Borough regulations to property owners, residents, and businesses.
The Code Enforcement Officer is responsible for:
- Enforcing provisions of the International Property Maintenance Code
- Receiving and responding to resident complaints and other department reports on alleged violations of zoning and related municipal codes and ordinances
- Conducting field investigations to inspect properties for code violations, attempting to make contact at the residence or business to resolve a violation, and if necessary, issuing and posting warning notices, notices of violation, and corrective notices
- Attending all hearings for ordinance violations, scheduling hearings when both parties are available
- Providing the Borough Manager with a detailed monthly report by the first Monday of each month
- Conducting inspections for and issuing Residential Occupancy Permits
- Ensure proper submission of applications, plans, and documents for Residential and Commercial Building Permits
- Issuing and monitoring Zoning Permits to ensure provisions are followed
- Addressing Nuisance Violations
- Obtaining an inventory of amusement devices within borough establishments
- Sending notices of amusement fees due, including non-collected fees for previous years
- Handling all follow-up tasks for code violations, including writing and mailing letters, scheduling and performing inspections, making calls, processing paperwork, and attending meetings
- Maintaining hard copies of all relevant documentation in the borough property files
- Scanning all relevant documentation into the borough’s online property files
- Basic building & Construction Principles
- Techniques & approaches used in obtaining compliance
- IDEAL ABILITY TO: Deal with public tactfully and courteously. Deal effectively & firmly with building contractors, foreman, and others. Comprehend complex regulations and communicate them clearly and concisely to others. Use a computer for drafting letters, answering emails, downloading photographs to the computer system.
- Applicants must possess a PA UCC Certification for Commercial Building Inspector or attain the PA UCC Certification for Commercial Building Inspector within an 18 month time from hire date.