Code Enforcement Officer

Core Values of Mayor Walkers Administration

Staff must exemplify and promote the following organizational values throughout all city operations:

• Transparency:Commit to open communication and accountability in every decisionand action.
• Collaboration:Foster partnerships across departments and with the community toachieve shared goals.
• Communication:Ensure information flows effectively across all levels ofgovernment and to the public.
• Employee Engagement:Empower and support employees through recognitioninclusion and professional development.
• Great Customer Service:Delivertimely respectful and high-quality service to allresidents businesses and visitors.
• Professionalism:Demonstrateintegrity competence and respect in all internal andexternal interactions

The purpose of this position is to maintain and improve the health and well-being and quality of life of all City residents. This is accomplished by enforcing laws ordinances and regulations; conducting inspections of restaurants grocery stores daycares schools food banks market venders convenience stores and grease interceptors; and ensuring that all work is completed in a timely and efficient manner. Other duties include investigating food establishment complaints and food borne illnesses; investigating complaints and nuisances that may endanger public health or violate the Property Maintenance Code; assisting with property maintenance training and enforcement as assigned; attending meetings as assigned; providing excellent customer service; maintaining inspection documents; and collaborating with other divisions departments and bureaus in the enforcement and inspections of City buildings and properties.

Performs inspections for all food establishments with a current health license; performing re-inspections for non-compliant facilities; inspecting homes for unsanitary infestations code violations or unfit conditions; performing grease interceptor inspections; and inspecting special events.
Provides support to other divisions within the Bureau by training newly hired inspectors; filling in for absences; and participating in special details.
Provides clerical support by filing documents; managing billing orders; preparing spreadsheets; entering inspections into State system; preparing various reports; filing citations; answering and returning phone calls; generating new licenses; documenting training of other inspectors; and maintaining documents of inspections and investigations.
Provides customer service by consulting with prospective food owners and operators; consulting with public for complaints and/or health/code-related concerns; and walking through establishments prior to opening for a pre-inspection.
Attends meetings and other duties as assigned.

Strong Attention to detail and accuracy to perform the job duties.
Problem-solving and analytical skills.
Interpersonal skills
Ability to understand and uphold regulations.
Observant
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Explain technical information to a non-technical audience.

High school diploma or equivalent
Over five (5) years in health/code enforcement experience.
Servsafe Certification
Valid Class C license issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

All persons who become employed by the city on or after the effective date of this section (May 19 2022) shall be or become residents of York County or any county contiguous to York County (Adams Cumberland Dauphin Lancaster Hartford Baltimore and Carroll Counties) within six months from the first date the employee achieves permanent employment status.


Must pass a background check Drug Test and provide a PA Child Abuse History Clearance Certificate.

Note: Child Abuse History Clearance must be dated within one year from the date of application and must show that no record exists.

Clickhere to visit the PA Department of Human Services website for more information on the Child Abuse History Clearances.

Clickhere to submit your application for PA Child Abuse History Clearance online. This method is strongly suggested as you will receive immediate access to your results. Paper application forms are available in the City of Yorks Office of Human Resource

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement
The City of York provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability genetic information familial status status as a covered veteran or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable federal state and local policy applies to all terms conditions and privileges of employment including but not limited to hiring introductory period training orientation placement and employee development promotion transfer compensation benefits educational assistance layoff and recall social and recreational programs employee facilities termination and retirement. All decisions on employment and promotion will be made with the objective of furthering the principles of equal employment opportunity.

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