Job Summary:
The Code Enforcement Inspector is a skilled position, responsible for the enforcement of and compliance with codes, laws and development of regulations administered by the City of Frederick. The Code Enforcement Inspector provides code enforcement expertise to the Mayor and Board of Aldermen, city departments, citizen review boards, community associations, businesses, and residents. Work hours for this position, in addition to regular hours, include some after-hours, weekend, and/or holiday work required. The Code Enforcement Inspector is an essential employee meaning they are responsible for providing services that are critical functions required to maintain order, peace, safety, and the well-being of residents and visitors to The City of Frederick in the event of a critical incident. As such, Code Enforcement Inspector is required to respond to emergencies as needed throughout the Department of Public Works when directed to do so.
CODE ENFORCEMENT INSPECTOR I
$29.23/hr
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Performs interior and exterior field inspections in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s).
- Investigates violation of laws and ordinances brought to the attention of the Department by citizens, merchants, city officials, law enforcement, local and state regulatory officials and others for compliance with city codes, ordinances and regulations.
- Generates and maintains case files, inspection reports, other documents and reports, identifying findings, violations, corrective action and penalties resulting from inspection and enforcement activity.
- Responds to inquiries and meets with citizens, merchants, management companies, landlords, tenants and others to advise and discuss regulations and enforcement; works to resolve issues and concerns and identifies reasonable solutions for compliance.
- Prepares and issues notices of violation, field correction notices, stop work orders, municipal infractions and assists with search warrants.
- Prepares, maintains and monitors cases through resolution in accordance with SOP’s.
- Interviews all persons relevant to Code Enforcement cases, including complainants, property owners, landlords, tenants, property management agents, contractors and others, and documents all pertinent information.
- Collects and analyzes documentary evidence, including affidavits of witnesses, correspondence, financial/personal and other records.
- Supervises and coordinates abatements of violations with other city departments and/or privately contracted companies.
- Performs after hour inspections and site responses as needed.
- Testifies in court at legal proceedings and various Board Hearings.
- Assists with preparation of documents concerning legal action and code violations.
- Operates a vehicle observing legal and defensive driving practices.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required Education And/Or Experience:
- High School Diploma, vocational school, General Education Degree (GED) or equivalent.
- One (1) year of code enforcement experience or experience with a regulatory agency or law enforcement agency responsible for the enforcement of municipal codes, ordinances and laws or any combination of education, training and/or experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Required Certificates And/Or Licenses:
- Vehicle Operator’s license with satisfactory driving record that meets insurability standards of the City’s insurance carrier is required. The employee must maintain the license for the duration of their employment. Must provide a copy of driving record prior to employment.
- ICC certification as Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector or ability to obtain within eighteen (18) months of employment. The employee must maintain the certification for the duration of their employment.
REQUIRED SKILLS (Communication/Language; Mathematical; Computer; etc.):
- Knowledge of Property Maintenance Codes, building, plumbing, electrical codes, zoning regulations, and permitting procedures.
- Knowledge of the legal procedures relating to the enforcement of codes and ordinances.
- Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures, which include filing and computer knowledge (preferably Microsoft Office).
- Strong and effective verbal / written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to write and articulate information, prepare inspection reports and documentation, prepare municipal
infractions and record information concerning inspections, violations and corrective actions.
- Ability to interpret code requirements and to apply reasonable requirements to appropriate situations.
- Ability to maintain effective working relationship with co-workers, citizens, merchants, landlords, tenants, violators and others.
- Ability to work independently in the field, handling difficult and sensitive situations using sound technical and independent judgment within general policy and legal guidelines.
- Ability to perform job functions and multiple assignments in a timely, accurate and consistent manner.
- Ability to understand, follow and adhere to OSHA requirements.
Other Desirables:
- Background in land planning, zoning, criminal justice, law enforcement, or property management.
- ICC certification in any the following: Residential Building Inspector, 1 and 2 Family Electrical Inspection, 1 and 2 Family Plumbing Inspections, or Combination Inspector.
- Ability to speak and comprehend Spanish language.
CODE ENFORCEMENT INSPECTOR II
$31.42/hr
Essential Duties And Responsibilities:
- Perform tasks to include all Inspector I duties and responsibilities.
- Assist and mentor Inspector I with case management and inspections.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required Education And/Or Experience:
- High School Diploma, vocational school, General Education Degree (GED) or equivalent.
- Two (2) years of code enforcement experience or experience with a regulatory agency or law enforcement agency responsible for the enforcement of municipal codes, ordinances and laws or any combination of education, training and/or experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Required Certificates And/Or Licenses:
- Vehicle Operator’s license with satisfactory driving record that meets insurability standards of the City’s insurance carrier is required. The employee must maintain the license for the duration of their employment. Must provide a copy of driving record prior to employment.
- ICC certification as Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector. The employee must maintain the certification for the duration of their employment.
- Successful completion of ICS-100: Introduction to the Incident Command System.
- Successful completion of ICS-700: National Incident Management System.
REQUIRED SKILLS (Communication/Language; Mathematical; Computer; etc.):
- Knowledge of Property Maintenance Codes, building, plumbing, electrical codes, zoning regulations, and permitting procedures.
- Knowledge of the legal procedures relating to the enforcement of codes and ordinances.
- Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures, which include filing and computer knowledge (preferably Microsoft Office).
- Strong and effective verbal / written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to be self – motivated, capable of taking initiative.
- Ability to perform day to day tasks independently with limited supervision.
- Ability to write and articulate information, prepare inspection reports and documentation, prepare municipal
infractions and record information concerning inspections, violations and corrective actions.
- Ability to interpret code requirements and to apply reasonable requirements to appropriate situations.
- Ability to maintain effective working relationship with co-workers, citizens, merchants, landlords, tenants, violators and others.
- Ability to work independently in the field, handling difficult and sensitive situations using sound technical and independent judgment within general policy and legal guidelines.
- Ability to perform job functions and multiple assignments in a timely, accurate and consistent manner.
- Ability to understand, follow and adhere to OSHA requirements.
Other Desirables:
- Background in land planning, zoning, criminal justice, law enforcement, or property management.
- ICC certification in any the following: Residential Building Inspector, 1 and 2 Family Electrical Inspection, 1 and 2 Family Plumbing Inspections, or Combination Inspector.
- Ability to speak and comprehend Spanish language.
CODE ENFORCEMENT INSPECTOR III
$33.78/hr
Essential Duties And Responsibilities:
- Perform tasks to include all Inspector I and II duties and responsibilities.
- Assist and mentor Inspector I and II with case management and inspections.
- Assist Management with higher level tasks.
- Serves as lead Inspector on high profile and sensitive cases.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required Education And/Or Experience:
- High School Diploma, vocational school, General Education Degree (GED) or equivalent.
- Four (4) years of code enforcement experience.
- ICC certification as Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector. The employee must maintain the certification for the duration of their employment.
Required Certificates And/Or Licenses:
- Vehicle Operator’s license with satisfactory driving record that meets insurability standards of the City’s insurance carrier is required. The employee must maintain the license for the duration of their employment. Must provide a copy of driving record prior to employment.
- ICC Certification as Zoning Inspector. The employee must maintain the certification for the duration of their employment.
- Successful completion of ICS-100; Introduction to Incident Command System.
- Successful completion of ICS-700; National Incident Management System.
- Successful completion of ICS-200: ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents.
REQUIRED SKILLS (Communication/Language; Mathematical; Computer; etc.):
- Knowledge of Property Maintenance Codes, building, plumbing, electrical codes, zoning regulations, and permitting procedures.
- Knowledge of the legal procedures relating to the enforcement of codes and ordinances.
- Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures, which include filing and computer knowledge (preferably Microsoft Office).
- Ability to be self – motivated, capable of taking initiative.
- Strong and effective verbal / written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to write and articulate information, prepare inspection reports and documentation, prepare municipal
infractions and record information concerning inspections, violations and corrective actions.
- Ability to interpret code requirements and to apply reasonable requirements to appropriate situations.
- Ability to maintain effective working relationship with co-workers, citizens, merchants, landlords, tenants, violators and others.
- Ability to work independently in the field, handling difficult and sensitive situations using sound technical and independent judgment within general policy and legal guidelines.
- Ability to perform job functions and multiple assignments in a timely, accurate and consistent manner.
- Ability to perform day to day tasks independently seeking guidance from management as necessary.
- Ability to understand, follow and adhere to OSHA requirements.
Other Desirables:
- Background in land planning, zoning, criminal justice, law enforcement, or property management.
- ICC certification in any the following: Residential Building Inspector, 1 and 2 Family Electrical Inspection, 1 and 2 Family Plumbing Inspections, Combination Inspector.
- Ability to speak and comprehend Spanish language.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Tasks involve the ability to exert light to moderate physical effort in a typically light work setting, which may involve bending, twisting, stooping, lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling objects and material of weight (up to 25 pounds); sitting for extended periods of time in a vehicle, or computer workstation; typing, standing, walking various distances; walking on uneven ground; climbing ladders; balancing and/or working at heights above the ground, reaching above and below waist height, craning neck, lifting and moving a 12’ extension ladder carrying it varying distances to perform inspection, assisting in moving heavier items or equipment weighing 30-50 pounds, and use hands and fingers to operate a variety of objects, tools, equipment and vehicles.
- PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE): The ability to wear proper required OSHA Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) provided by the City including and not limited to body armor as approved by the City’s Risk, Safety and Compliance Department.
- VISION: The ability to see in the normal visual range, with or without correction as set forth by the State of Maryland Department of Motor Vehicles’ standards for safe vehicle operation. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus and to distinguish color.
- HEARING: The ability to hear in the normal audio range with or without correction. Hearing should be adequate to hear soft spoken voices of residents, the general public, City staff and managers, to detect from what direction an arcing sound is coming, and by sound, to identify if a door is hollow or solid.
WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITION:
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.
Employee may be exposed to confrontational situations (verbal abuse to physical contact) arising from contact with citizens in the performance of compelling violators to obey laws or during service of notices of violation or other legal documents
. The employee will work a portion of each day in the field having exposure to varying outside weather conditions to include wet and/or humid conditions, extreme cold, and extreme heat. The employee will work a small portion of each day in a typical office setting. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be frequently exposed to harmful fumes, toxic airborne particles, lead paint, vermin such as cockroaches, fleas, lice, bed bugs and noxious plants; may be exposed to potentially harmful agents from the extermination process; may interact with persons with communicable diseases and common viruses; may be exposed to hazardous conditions arising from unsafe building conditions and improperly installed building components and electrical equipment; and may work in confined spaces and in and around unsafe structures and/or equipment. The noise level may be moderate to loud when performing inspections or other site work; the employee may have to shout to be heard above ambient noise level.
