The Code Enforcement Officer is responsible for organizing, reviewing, and enforcing the Land Development Ordinace as adopted by the McKenzie County Planning Commission; conduct field inspection and compliance duties related to Planning and Zoning (P&Z) and Code Enforcement; assist customers, attend public hearings at P&Z Board meetings; assist with management of Code Enforcement records; conduct field inspections and compliance duties related to P&Z department; Code Enforcement consisting of responses to complaints, investigations, reporting, and issuing violations of the Ordinance; conducts presentations to the County Commissioners when necessary. This position is located in Watford City, ND and scheduled for Monday – Friday.
Level and salary commensurate with experience.- Conducts site/field inspections, plan reviews and interviews related to Planning and Zoning applications or complaints
- Reviews or assists in the review of moderate to difficult development proposals and site plans for conformance with codes, plans, and regulations
- Presents to County Commissioners and/or P&Z Commission when necessary
- Review or assist in the review of moderate to difficult development proposals and site plans for conformance with codes, plans and regulations
- Tracks and maintains Reclamation Bond spreadsheet and files. Sends out renewal notices and reviews new bonds when received to ensure accuracy
- Creates and maintains working relationships with surety underwriting companies and updates contact lists as needed
- Responds to complaints and investigates P&Z violations; writes and sends notices of violations
- Coordinates with State’s Attorney’s office to prepare and issue warnings and citations
- Evaluates or assists in the evaluation of re-zones, ordinance amendments, conditional use permits, site plans, variances, subdivisions, and other proposals
- Tracks and maintains Annual Inspection spreadsheet and files.
- Other duties as assigned for business needs