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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-089 - Job Description for Codes Enforcement Officer/Building InspectorBILL NO. 96-89 ORDINANCE NO. 96- ~J AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE JOB DESCRIPTION FOR THE CODES ENFORCEMENT OFFICER/BUILDING INSPECTOR FOR THE CITY OF RIVERSIDE, MISSOURI. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF RIVERSIDE, MISSOURI, AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1: The attached job description for the position of Codes Enforcement Officer/ Building Inspector is hereby adopted by the Board of Aldermen. SECTION 2: Amendments and changes to this description may be affected as required by the City Administrator. '~ -. PASSED THIS ~~''~~ DAY OF AUGUST, 1996. ,~ ~ ~, ayor Ed Rule ATTEST: 1....~' ~ , ~~ i t C. / ~' ,~~ ~ ~ LGx,c- Grace Kemerling, City Clq~rk APPROVED THIS ~~ ~'-'~' DAY OF AUGUST, ~_ yor E Ru e CODES ENFORCEMENT OFFICER/BUILDING INSPECTOR POSITION DESCRIPTION CITY OF RIVERSIDE Class Title: Codes Enforcement Officer/Building Inspector Department: Administration Date: August, 1996 GENERAL PURPOSE: Performs a variety of routine and complex work in the interpretation and enforcement of adopted codes and related rules and regulations. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the general supervision of the City Administrator. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Periodically patrols and inspects area to monitor for violations of local codes. inspects and approves all phases of public and private construction and improvement work to assure that the appropriate construction is completed in compliance with the plans, standards, specifications, special requirements, codes and regulations; issues correction notices or approvals as required. Responds to complaints of potential code violations relating to signing, building occupancy, nuisances, hazardous sidewalks or other conditions, housing conditions, construction, land use, zoning, noise, dumping, clearing, grading, filling, polluting, or other code related matters. Conducts field investigations of potential violations; gathers evidence; questions or interrogates complainants, witnesses and suspects; compares facts to code requirements; makes findings; and issues warnings, correction notices, or citations. Meets with owners, tenants, contractors, developers, businesses, etc., to review and explain code requirements and violations or potential violations; secures code compliance. Drafts and distributes a variety of correspondence, memoranda, notices, flyers, brochures, and reports relating to code enforcement issues and actions. Prepares a variety of studies, reports and related information for decision-making purposes. Prepares and administers the annual operating budget for the Zoning Department. Enforces a variety of codes, including Uniform Building Code, Uniform Mechanical Code, Uniform Plumbing Code, Uniform Electrical Code, Uniform Fire Code, and local codes such as sprinkling, nuisance, clearing, grading, filling, zoning and flood areas. Issues correction notices and citations. Explains, interprets, and provides guidance regarding all applicable codes to architects, engineers, contractors, developers, and other interested parties. Researches problems and complaints regarding commercial and residential buildings, building construction and code compliance. Responds to complex and sensitive building issues. Resolves complex and sensitive customer service issues, either personally, by telephone or in writing. Maintains records and documents of customer service issues and resolutions. Administers the permitting function, including application, fee assessment and collection, permit issuance, inspection, and occupancy. Coordinates plan reviews, inspections, and enforcement actions. Provides information to persons who request information or assistance in code enforcement related matters. Maintains a variety of logs and records related to inspection and enforcement activities; prepares recommendations for amendments and additions to codes or regulations which related to the position. Coordinates efforts with the public safety, planning, and public works departments, the prosecuting attorney, and other staff or agencies as needed. Assists in obtaining, enhancing, preparing or presenting exhibits or other evidence in court as required. PERIPHERAL DUTIES: Serves as staff person to the Planning and Zoning Commission, and as ex-officio member of the Board of Appeals, and is responsible to see that a secretary is provided for the Board of Appeals meetings, maintaining written transcripts of all meetings, facilitating meetings, providing required information, etc. Review proposed subdivisions for code compliance. Performs the duties of a plans examiner or inspector, as needed. DESIRES MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience: (A) Graduation from a standard senior high school or GED equivalent; (B) Two years of experience in general construction and fields related to inspection, law enforcement, building inspection, land use, public administration or a related field, or (C) Any equivalent combination of education and experience. Necessary knowledge, Skills and Abilities: (A) Thorough knowledge of uniform building codes and electrical codes, plumbing codes, mechanical codes, general construction codes, and a thorough knowledge of carpentry; Considerable knowledge in electrical work, carpentry work, cement work, or plumbing, and skill in applying knowledge of national uniform building codes, zoning, and land use applications. (B) Some knowledge of code enforcement principles, practices and methods as applicable to a municipal setting; working knowledge of applicable laws, standards and regulations relating to various land use, nuisance and public safety codes; working knowledge of inspection techniques; (C) Skill in operating the listed tools and equipment; (D) Ability to establish effective working relationships with contractors, developers, architects, engineers, owners, and the general public; ability to read and understand complicated plans and blueprints; ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; (E) Ability to prepare, organize and maintain inspection field data, reports and systems; (F) Ability to analyze complex situations, problems and data, and use sound judgment in drawing conclusions and making decisions; (G) Ability to produce or obtain reports, graphs, charts, photographs or the evidence or exhibits; (H) Ability to handle stressful situations and effectively deal with difficult or angry people. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: A. valid state driver's license, or ability to obtain one by start of employment. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED: Personal computer, including word processing and data base software; motor vehicle; phone; ladder or scaffolding; tape measure; mobile or portable radio, copy and fax machine. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in both indoor and outdoor settings. Considerable outdoor work is required in the inspection of various land uses, construction sites, and other related uses. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. GELECTION GUIDELINES: Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests may be required. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. Approval: Supervisor Approval- Appointing Authority Effective Date: Revision History: