Code Enforcement Officer

The City of Hazelwood is now accepting applications for a full-time Code Enforcement Officer.

Duties include:

• Perform interior and exterior Residential Occupancy inspections for compliance with adopted Codes and Ordinances
• Inspect building interiors exteriors fences driveways decks and property for compliance with applicable Codes and Ordinances
• Issue ordinance violation warnings citations and court summons
• Patrol assigned sector for code violations
• Respond to resident complaints mediate disputes and resolve neighborhood problems involving code violations.
• Provide assistance and advice regarding Codes and Ordinances
• Prepare and serve Administrative Search Warrants to abate nuisance violations
• Prepare reports memos notices correspondence court summonses and weekly reports
• Check business licenses and occupancy permits in the Building Inspectors absence and take appropriate action
• Prepare and serve administrative search warrants to abate nuisance violations
• Be on call to evaluate and declare properties unfit due to uninhabitable conditions

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Vocational/technical training with a minimum of one (1) year of building code inspection or related experience
• ICC Property Maintenance and House Inspector certification or the ability to obtain within 12 months of hire date
• OR any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge skills and abilities and appropriate ICC Certifications
• A valid drivers license required

• Ability to operate a computer office equipment camera vehicle and inspection-related tools.
• Ability to climb balance stoop kneel crouch crawl and lift carry push or pull objects weighing approximately 12 to 20 pounds
• Ability to coordinate eyes hands feet and limbs while performing inspection tasks.
• Ability to recognize differences in colors shapes sounds odors and textures associated with inspection work.

Salary & Benefits:

• $56784 - $71850
• Excellent benefits package including pension medical dental vision and life insurance
• Paid sick leave
• 10 paid holidays and 2 personal holidays

Apply at Hazelwood City Hall 415 Elm Grove Lane Hazelwood MO 63042 or via e-mail to . An Employment Application must be completed for consideration of the position.