Code Compliance Officer
Code Compliance Officer
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$ 65624 - 73153
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Job Description
General Purpose
Responsible for compliance with the Citys zoning residential parking and related health safety and housing regulations. Serve as Department specialist on zoning issues.
Union Affiliation: American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME)
Pay Grade 17: $31.55 $35.17 Hourly
Remote Tier 2: Up to one 1 day remote/weekEssential Job Functions
- Respond to complaints and concerns of citizens and City departments. Direct unrelated inquiries to appropriate person or department. Inform other City departments of issues which may concern them.
- Work with property owners who wish to comply or are out of compliance with a City regulation. Advise property owners of potential code violations and alert colleagues within Permitting & Inspections of potential issues. Explain applicable regulation guide them through the permitting process monitor deadlines negotiate terms demonstrate appeal process submit evidence of noncompliance to City Attorneys Office etc.
- Conduct site inspections on a routine targeted and complaintinitiated basis. Document findings. Issue findings clear instructions letters orders tickets fines and/or penalties per established protocols. Research validity of all complaints and respond to complainant as per established protocols.
- Maintain electronic and paper files on all (past current or proposed) complaints and compliance matters.
- Appear before the Development Review Board State courts commissions and other judicial boards as required.
- Assist the (Assistant) City Attorney on litigation matters and provide testimony as necessary.
- Assist other city staff in regards to zoning concerns and enforcement inquiries.
- Perform inspections for Zoning Certificate of Occupancy requests in accordance with established protocols.
- Assistant Zoning Administrative Officer duties as assigned per 24 V.S.A. 4448 and Comprehensive Development Ordinance Article 2 Part 3.
NonEssential Job Functions:- Performs other duties as required.
Qualifications/Basic Job Requirements
- Ability to actively support City diversity equity and cultural competency efforts within stated job responsibilities and work effectively across diverse cultures and constituencies.
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity equity and inclusion as evidenced by ongoing trainings and professional development.
- Associates Degree and one 1 year of experience in government code compliance field or three 3 years of related experience required.
- Certification as a deputy health officer minimum housing inspector municipal ticket officer and/or other designation as may be determined and required by the Director or the ability to obtain the necessary certification within one year is required.
- Minimum of three 3 years experience working with computer applications (word processors spreadsheets databases) required.
- Drivers license and reliable transportation required.
- Knowledge of City of Burlington Ordinances preferred.
- Ability to effectively communicate in speech and in writing in complex and often stressful situations.
- Ability to be highly organized and be able to prioritize workflow.
- Ability to work both in and outofdoors independently and as part of a customer service team in a complex fastpaced and detailoriented environment.
- Ability to travel in a timely fashion within the City in all types of weather conditions.
- Ability to work nights and weekends as required.
- Ability to participate in professional development and training in all relevant areas.
- Regular attendance is necessary and is essential to meeting the expectations of the job functions.
- Ability to understand and comply with City standards safety rules and personnel policies.
Additional Information
Promoting a culture that reveres diversity and equity
The City of Burlington is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we are strongly committed to creating a dynamic and equitable workforce that mirrors the population and world that we serve. We do not discriminate on the basis of political or religious affiliation race color national origin place of birth ancestry age sex sexual orientation gender identity marital status crime victim status veteran status disability HIV positive status or genetic information in employment or the provision of services.
In addition to being an equal opportunity employer we actively encourage applicants who can contribute to our growing diversity to apply.
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Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
