Ordinance Enforcement Officer

Job Description

Job Description

CITY OF SOUTH SALT LAKE

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position Description : Ordinance Enforcement Officer

Department : Neighborhoods

Position Grade : 17

Supervisor : Ordinance Enforcement Supervisor

FLSA Status : Non-exempt

Revision date : October 2, 2023

POSITION SUMMARY

The Ordinance Enforcement Officer reports to the Ordinance Enforcement Supervisor; regulates and ensures compliance to City, County and State laws and ordinances as they relate to public health, safety, and welfare;

addresses property maintenance, graffiti, blight, and other public nuisances.

This position is within the Department of Neighborhoods includes the following divisions : Communications, Code Enforcement, Animal Services, Facilities, Parks, Property Management, and Arts Council.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Patrols, inspects, and takes action to ensure compliance with municipal ordinances and health / safety regulations.

• Patrols city to identify code violations at residential, business, and institutional properties.
• Receives and responds to complaints of potential code violations.
• Conducts field investigations and premise inspections to identify and document violations.
• Makes findings, gathers evidence, and reports violations of hazardous conditions, safety, sanitation, and health issues.
• Meets with owners and / or tenants to review and educate regarding code requirements.
• Issues warnings, correction notices and citations to ensure code compliance.
• Works on coordinated enforcement efforts with other city departments, such as police, fire, and community development, and with other agencies, such as the health department.
• Maintains case logs and records related to inspections and enforcement activities.
• Prepares documentation for cases proceeding through court for resolution.
• Testifies and presents evidence in court hearings.
• Communicates with the public, both in the office and on-site.

Oversees abatements of nuisance properties.

• Identifies abatement problems to resolve, including unsecured vacant buildings and property.
• Directs hiring and work of others to clean up, secure properties, and remove nuisances.

Supports other City programs, departments, divisions, and outside agencies as needed and as directed.

• Attends meetings and joint inspections to serve as a resource to other City departments, divisions, and outside agencies.
• Assists with volunteer groups to clean up neighborhoods and properties.
• Participates in community events to educate the public on role of code enforcement.
• Fulfills GRAMA requests for government records.

Other duties as assigned by department director.