The City of Surprise Community Development Department seeks two highly motivated, collaborative, solutions-oriented leaders to join its team as a Code Enforcement Inspector I. These positions, the first in the Code Enforcement Inspector series, work closely with internal and external stakeholders to educate and resolve code violations.
The work environment is a hybrid of field and office settings, with occasional evening or weekend commitments. A successful candidate will demonstrate strong customer focus, conflict resolution skills, and the ability to manage a variety of unique cases of varying complexity.
The Schedules Will Be As Follows
Position 1 - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 7:00am-5:30pm
Position 2 - Wednesday – Saturday 7:00am-5:30pm
Remember to indicate your availability when filling out the supplemental questions on the application.
If you are seeking an opportunity to influence the ongoing safety and beauty of Surprise, then this is the right opportunity for you. Apply today and start making an impact!
Summary
Incumbent performs field inspections and administrative support work in the investigation of complaints and violations of property maintenance zoning, sign code, business license, housing safety regulations and other various municipal code violations. During investigations, incumbents will research prior case reports, property ownership, and city and state records to facilitate resolution of complaints. Incumbents will issue violation notices to order the compliance, abatement, discontinuance, removal, or alteration of conditions, which violate applicable ordinances, laws, and regulations. In the case of non-compliance, incumbents will issue civil citations, prepare court reports and testify to aid in the resolution of complaints. This position requires extensive public contact, superior customer service and significant documentation in the form of case reports, photographs and other various records.
EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma or G.E.D. and two years code enforcement or investigative experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above. Additional education cannot be substituted for experience.
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Must have at the time of hire and be able to maintain a valid Arizona driver license.
SELECTION PROCESS
Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process to include a panel interview.
Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include:
- Criminal Background Screening
- Drug Screen
- Education & Experience Verification
- E-Verify
- Fingerprinting
- 39 Month Motor Vehicle Department Records Check
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The City of Surprise is an EEO/ADA reasonable accommodation employer.
The City of Surprise offers a broad range of inclusive employee benefits to help employees in their work and personal lives. We are committed to a total rewards strategy that provides our employees with competitive compensation, generous benefits, and an environment that supports a healthy work/life balance for our diverse workforce. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, retirement, and a variety of work/life programs, including generous paid time off and twelve holidays. For additional benefit information, please Click Here
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I understand all criminal convictions (felonies and/or misdemeanors including DUIs) that occurred as an adult (age 18 or older) must be disclosed when answering Question 7 and disclosed in full detail in Question 8 in the Agency-Wide Questions section of this application. I also understand my failure to disclose a conviction as outlined in Question 8 may be grounds for elimination of further consideration and/or a job offer to be rescinded.
- I acknowledge the above statement.
02
Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
03
Are you currently employed by the City of Surprise?
04
Select the option that applies to your highest level of education completed:
- Master's Degree, or higher
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- High School diploma or G.E.D. awarded
- None of the above
05
How many years of code enforcement or investigative experience do you possess?
- 6 years or more
- 4 years to less than 6 years
- 2 years to less than 4 years
- Less than 2 years
- None of the above
06
Will you have and be able to maintain a valid Arizona Driver License at the time of hire?
07
I understand that this position requires a valid Driver's License with no major driving citations in the last 39 months.
- I acknowledge the statement above
08
Are you bilingual?
- I am bilingual and speak both English and Spanish fluently.
- I am bilingual and speak both English and another language fluently (please specify language on Question 9).
- I am not bilingual.
09
In the previous question, if you selected you are bilingual in another language, please specify the language.
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How many years of experience do you have working in Code Enforcement or a directly related field?
- None
- Less than 1 year
- 1 - 3 years
- 4 - 7 years
- 8 or more years
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How many years of experience do you have testifying in court or other official proceedings.
- None
- Less than 1 year
- 1 - 3 years
- 4 - 7 years
- 8 or more years
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How experienced are you in performing field inspections in various weather conditions, including extreme heat
- None
- Less than 1 year
- 1 - 3 years
- 4 - 7 years
- 8 or more years
13
Describe any certifications you currently possess through organizations such as ICC or CELA. If you do not have related certifications, write "N/A".
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Please select your availability and willingness to work the following schedules. Check all that apply.
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 7:00am-5:30pm
- Wednesday-Saturday 7:00am-5:30pm
- Required Question
