Property & Solid Waste Compliance Officer

Conduct the full range of complaint investigations inspections and enforcement actions involved in determining violations and gaining compliance with City codes and state laws. Create appropriate orders of corrective actions and/or summons for non-compliance where applicable. Assess inspection and investigation information to evaluate reoccurring code violations. Assist with coordination activities for related City offices/departments and community service agencies.

1. Coordinate and direct inspections and assist owners and tenants through inspection consultation and enforcement in maintaining their dwellings premises non-dwelling structures and vacant lands in a safe legal and sanitary manner.
2. Implement programs to encourage solid waste reduction including performing on-site business and multi-family dwelling inspections and educational training activities.
3. Establish networks with and attend meetings of groups related to abandoned/condemned property and abandoned and inoperable vehicles including SARA (Scanning-Analysis-Response-Assessment) Hoarding Task Force Landlord Association and other community meetings.
4. Enforce regulations and codes governing the property maintenance of residential and commercial structures the disposal of solid waste abandoned property abandoned or inoperative vehicles and dangerous buildings including response to complaints and investigation.
5. Coordinate response to complaints concerning garbage or refuse disposal abandoned property and abandoned or inoperative vehicles.
6. Verify upon renewal that the State of Minnesota has inspected refuse collection vehicles containers and equipment of authorized haulers in order to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
7. Respond to private hauler notices of violations.
8. Inspect dwellings non-dwelling structures and vacant lands for compliance with housing and fire solid waste and abandoned property/vehicle codes and sanitary and safety standards which includes routine inspections notification of code violation investigations and follow-up and response to complaints.
9. Consult with other agencies as necessary for the enforcement of applicable ordinances and regulations relating to building housing and zoning.
10. Coordinate with Housing Inspectors on inspections and follow-up when necessary.
11. Collect and organize evidence of violation and complete charge sheets for the City Attorney as appropriate.
12. Serve as a witness in court cases when required.
13. Maintain complete and accurate records of all inspections and daily records of all activities and prepare information for monthly reports.
14. Interpret all relevant statutes codes and ordinances governing residential and commercial properties in order to inform property owners contractors building managers tenants and others of compliance regulations.
15. Be an effective team member by exhibiting self-motivation supporting other employees in handling tasks interacting effectively and respectfully with others showing a desire to contribute to the team effort accepting assignments willingly and completing tasks within agreed upon timelines.
16. Other duties may be assigned.

A. Associates Degree or certificate in building inspection construction science code enforcement property rehabilitation or a related field and two (2) years of full-time experience working in regulation/code enforcement building inspection or construction management; OR
B. Three (3) years of full-time verifiable education or experience which demonstrates possession of the knowledge skills and abilities required.

License Requirements
A. Possession of a valid Class D Drivers License.
B. Acquire and maintain International Property Maintenance Certification within one year of employment.

Education/Experience Review (100% of scoring process; 70 pass point): Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be rated based on the type (relatedness) and extent of their education and experience as documented on their application and/or supplemental questionnaire. Applicants who pass this exam will have their names placed on an eligible list for this classification.

Non-Discrimination
The City of Duluth is an equal opportunity and veteran-friendly employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color creed religion national origin sex marital status familial status age sexual orientation status with regard to public assistance disability genetic information veteran status or activity in a local Human Rights Commission or any other characteristic protected by law.

Alternative Exam Process(does not apply to Charter Appointment provisional temporary or part-time non-union selections)
For individuals who qualify under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) alternative examination processes are available on an individual basis upon prior arrangement. Contact Human Resources at as soon as possible prior to the scheduled date of the exam. TDD services are available through .

Work Eligibility
In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 the City of Duluth requires verification of identity and work eligibility at the point of hire.

Right to Appeal (does not apply to Charter Appointment provisional temporary or part-time non-union selections)
Any applicant who has been found qualified to participate in a selection process for a position in the classified service who has reason to contest the validity or fairness of any step in the selection process may appeal to the Civil Service Board within 10 calendar days of the examination. (If the examination is an Education & Experience Review the applicant must appeal within 10 calendar days of the closing date for accepting applications.) The notice of appeal shall be in writing shall contain a complete statement of the matter in controversy and the relief requested and shall be signed and dated by the appellant. The notice shall be addressed to the Civil Service Board and be delivered to the Human Resources Office. If an applicant wishes to file an appeal electronically the notice should be sent by email to .

VETERANS PREFERENCE
Does not apply to Charter Appointment provisional seasonal temporary or part-time non-union selections

To apply for Veterans Preference the applicant must attach the required documents when submitting their application.

• Scan and combine all documents into one file before uploading it to the Attachments section of the application.
• Submitting this information is optional but preference points cannot be awarded without it.
• Points are only awarded if the applicant passes all exams and submits all required documents to Human Resources.

OPEN SELECTIONS

Veteran

Required Documents:

• DD214 or DD215 (Member-4 copy) showing honorable discharge.

Disabled Veteran

Required Documents:

• DD214 or DD215 (Member-4 copy) showing honorable discharge;
• U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (USDVA) Disability Rating Decision showing a service-connected disability rating of 10% or greater dated within the past 12 months.

Spouse of Disabled Veteran

Required Documents:

• Marriage certificate;
• DD214 or DD215 (Member-4 copy) showing honorable discharge;
• USDVA Disability Rating Decision showing a service-connected disability rating of 10% or greater dated within the past 12 months.

Eligibility:

• The applicant must currently be married to the veteran;
• The veteran must meet the minimum qualifications for the position but be unable to use the preference because of a service-connected disability. The applicant must explain this in their response to the related question in the Agency Questions section of the application.

Spouse of Deceased Veteran

Required Documents:

• Marriage certificate;
• Death certificate;
• DD214 or DD215 (Member-4 copy) showing honorable discharge;
• USDVA Disability Rating Decision showing a service-connected disability rating of 10% or greater.

Eligibility:

• The applicant must not have remarried;
• The veteran must have died during active duty or as a result of an injury received during active duty.

PROMOTIONAL OR INTERNAL SELECTIONS

Points are only awarded to Disabled Veterans score one time on first promotional or internal only selection process after securing City employment.

Disabled Veteran

Required Documents:

• DD214 or DD215 (Member-4 copy) showing honorable discharge;
• USDVA Disability Rating Decision showing a service-connected disability rating of 50% or greater dated within the past 12 months.

Please refer toMinnesota Statute 197.455for additional information about Veterans Preference.