Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

The position is located in the office of Building, Housing and Codes Enforcement and is directly supervised by the Director of Building, Housing and Codes Enforcement. The function of the Codes Enforcement Officer is to perform the described duties.

All duties are performed in accordance with Borough policies and guidelines. Any problems or questions that may arise are directed to the Director of Building and Housing.

Duties

1. Visually inspect exterior of properties for violations of the Borough Codes including sidewalks, recycling, snow and ice removal, abandoned vehicles, weeds/grass, trash, dumpsters and dumpster enclosures, signs, banners, and accessory structures.
2. Visually inspect buildings for violations according to the ICC Codes by physically accessing all levels including basements, attics, living areas and building exterior.
3. Process and ensure that all requirements for building, plumbing, and electrical, HVAC approvals are met.
4. Issue rental permits for all rental properties, review all delinquent rental permits and issue citations as required.
5. Investigate and issue violation letters and ensure the prompt resolution of all complaints.
6. Prepare violation letters with reference to the appropriate Borough Ordinances.
7. Schedule re-inspections of all properties to ensure that all violations are brought into compliance.
8. Prepare files for court cases at the District and County Court level and testify on behalf of the Borough.
9. Process and maintain a property file for all properties inspected.
10. Issue various application forms for building, plumbing, and electrical construction.
11. Supervise the towing of abandoned vehicles from Borough owned properties noting any articles found and any damage to the exterior or interior of the vehicles and prepare all necessary documents.
12. Operate Borough vehicle on streets, alleys, and parking lots noting any and all violations observed.
13. Perform other duties as directed by the Director of the Department or the Borough Manager.

For these routine duties the incumbent will be made aware of deadlines and the normal order they should be completed. In addition to the described tasks, the incumbent will perform any related tasks as required by the Director of the department. The incumbent will also answer any inquiries made to this department from the general public.

Requirements

The position requires a substantial knowledge and experience in codes enforcement for safety, electrical, construction, plumbing, and other ICC codes, and requisite industrial/business experience in these areas. The incumbent must be able to deal tactfully and effectively with individuals both on the telephone and in person and negotiate professionally. The incumbent must possess a valid Pennsylvania Driver's License. The incumbent must be a high school graduate, successfully pass a Pre-employment screening test as required and possess a valid Pennsylvania Driver's License.

Essential Functions

1. The incumbent must be physically able to inspect exterior properties, negotiate stairs and other obstacles in property inspections.
2. The incumbent must be able to operate a motor vehicle.
3. The incumbent must be physically able to operate standard office equipment, i.e., computers, copy machines, etc.
4. The incumbent must be able to produce And process clear and concise written reports utilizing word processing computer programs.
5. The incumbent must be physically able to service the general public at the Building and Housing Office window.
6. The incumbent must be capable of testifying in court and dealing with public inquiries in a clear concise manner.

Job Tags

Similar Jobs