Regulation Specialst

Douglas County Planning Department

Full time position available with competitive fullfamily benefit package.
PERS/OPSRPretirement and availability of deferred compensation retirement savings.

Onsite (Courthouse complex) childcare available at a discounted employee rate through Roseburg Professional Childcare (Fowler St. location only).Availability is subject to center waitlist.Job Summary:
This position performs complex duties related to the enforcement of land use regulations building codes and other community nuisance abatement ordinances.

Essential Functions:
This is not an exhaustive or allinclusive list of responsibilities skills duties or functions associated with the job.

• In consultation with the Planning Director and Building Official establish and implement procedures for the cooperative remedy of land use solid waste and/or various building code violations.
• Receive land use building construction solid waste and other community nuisance complaints; conduct field investigations to determine what actions if any should be taken.
• Gather and report facts statements or affidavits and other information for use in legal actions and initiate appropriate action as required. Prepare detailed reports of investigations. Ensure all evidence is properly recorded and case files are maintained. Work closely with the Sheriffs Office and County Counsel in performing abatement or other interventions in cases which are not resolved through voluntary compliance.
• Represent the department to the community; provide information regarding enforcement to contractors builders property owners service providers and general public.
• Issue violation notices stop work orders and citations as necessary. Work with violators to develop and execute compliance plans.
• Monitor compliance with conditions of approval of land use actions and permits approved under the Land Use and Development Ordinance to ensure compliance with requirements of approval.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:
This is not an exhaustive or allinclusive list of responsibilities skills duties or functions associated with the job.
Any equivalent combination of education and experience which demonstrates the knowledge skills and abilities required will be considered. however the following is preferred:

• Associates Degree in related field.
• At least two years relevant work experience in code enforcement land use administration building inspection law enforcement or public administration.

• Oregon Inspector Certification or be able to obtain one within six months of hire
• At time of appointment must possess valid Oregon drivers license
• Regular and consistent attendance

• Four year degree in land use planning construction technology public policy criminal justice environmental science or related field.
• Prior experience in a regulatory or law enforcement environment.

While not part of initial applicant screening the finalist for this position may be required to pass acriminal history backgroundcheckas part of a contingent offer of employment.

Employment is contingent upon a preemployment drug screen. Presence of nonprescribed including on drug screen results will result in disqualification pursuant to the Countys drug and alcohol policy. To determine if physically qualified to perform the essential functions employment offer is conditional upon satisfactory results of a postoffer medical and hearing exam conducted at county expense.

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Douglas County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
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