DEPARTMENT: Planning and Development                                           PAY GRADE: 110 ($20 per hour)

REPORTS TO: Code Enforcement Supervisor    *                                     STATUS:* Non-Exempt (hourly)

EFFECTIVE DATE: May 6, 2024            *                                                LOCATION: *2001 S. State St., N3-600

                                                                                                                            Salt Lake City, UT 84190

*JOB SUMMARY *

Performs observation patrols for zoning violations within the MSD jurisdictions to initiate and ensure actions are taken to achieve compliance.

See msd.utah.gov for a description of the MSD, its member municipalities, and its services. 

MINIMUM EDUCATION QUALIFICATION

Entry level, part-time (up to 29 hours) position. Experience in code enforcement, zoning enforcement, building inspection, environmental health inspection, and or Municipal Services in zoning and planning is preferred.

Special Requirements

• Must be at least 17 and have possessed a valid and unencumbered Utah driver license for at least 12 months. 

• Due to the nature of this position, the final candidate must successfully pass a pre-employment background check.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following duties and responsibilities are intended to be representative of the work performed by the incumbent(s) in this position and are not all-inclusive. The omission of specific duties and responsibilities will not preclude it from the position. Applicants must be prepared to demonstrate the ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

• Inspects for compliance following notice and prior to legal action by applying knowledge of ordinance requirements and field inspection practices.  

• Notifies property owners and/or occupants of ordinance violations in writing, noting ordinance violations and possible alternatives for correction using communicative skills, experience, professional judgement, and effective public relations.

• Identifies and initiates any special inspection requirements, ensuring compliance and overseeing follow-up procedures.

• Determines the appropriate course of action needed to resolve violations and achieve compliance with the Landscaping Standards ordinance.

• Assists legal counsel in prosecution of cases involving violations of zoning ordinances and/or commission requirements for which the department is responsible; testifies in court if required. 

• Officiates vegetation abatements, directing the work of involved agencies and departments, ensuring the entire property is cleaned-up.

• Respond to all incoming complaints concerning a pplicable zoning violations.

• Performs other duties as needed or assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• Local, State, and Federal code as they apply to code enforcement.

• Local, State, and Federal property rights as they apply to code enforcement.

• Excellent telephone, in-person, and customer service etiquette.

• Basic terminology of land use regulations.

Skills and Abilities to:

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, managers, employees, other agencies, and the public.

• Follow verbal and written procedures and instructions.

• Great attention to detail.

• Strong time management and organization skills.

• Support and assist other staff and/or departmental personnel in their enforcement tasks as required by advising, interpreting, and verifying ordinance information.

• Answer questions and provide information and direction regarding land use requirements and ordinance application.

• Research and gather information for active compliance cases in preparation for court hearings. 

• Read, write, understand, and interpret code and zone enforcement ordinanc s.

• Computer literate with standard office tools, such as Microsoft Office Suite and software related to job specific duties.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This position requires work in a wide variation of conditions, from a typical office setting to fieldwork.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, walk, move, talk, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.