City Of Laurel, MD Laurel , MD 20708
Posted 2 weeks ago
Job Description
SUMMARY - The Code Enforcement Specialist I Auxiliary is an integral part of the Department of the Fire Marshal and Permit Services Team and is responsible for the enforcement of the City's property standards and Zoning Ordinance. This position performed under the general supervision of the Fire Marshal, Fire Marshal & Permit Services, but some leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative. Assignments are carried out following broad policy guidelines, general goals, and objectives. The nature of the work performed requires the employee to establish and maintain effective working relationships with both internal and external customers which includes the public, other city departments, and other agencies.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs surveys of properties in the City to determine compliance with various codes, including the Zoning Ordinance, the International Residential Code, the international Building Code, the International Property Maintenance Code and other City ordinances.
Investigates, documents and reports work being performed without required permits.
Performs inspections of properties in the City to enforce the City's property maintenance standards including, but not limited to, notifying owners of violations of high grass and weeds, accumulations of trash and vermin infestations, posting and removal of inoperable or unregistered vehicles.
Performs inspections and re-inspections of residential and commercial properties to verify that they meet the City's standards, including the Life Safety Code.
Maintains inspection and re-inspection records and prepares reports for use by administrative or judicial authorities.
Prepares violation notices, issues and delivers citations, prepares legal documents and testifies in court as necessary.
Responds to and investigates complaints from citizens and other City Departments relating to sub-standard conditions existing in rental units and exterior areas of properties.
Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others fully and accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems.
Responds to callouts that may occur after hours on a rotating callout schedule approved by the Chief Building Official.
Prepares and documents, either written or electronically, historical property files, FMPS logs, lists or any established FMPS reports for all actions, decisions, or items necessary for official documentation purposes.
Willingly and cooperatively accepts other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES - This position has no supervisory duties.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Background
Education and/or Experience
Certificates, License, Registrations
TRAINING STANDARDS -Must complete at least 30 hours of approved continuing education training annually, after the first 12 months of employment.
City Of Laurel, MD