Code Compliance Officer

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Manages complaints and inquiries from public, provides information regarding Code Enforcement program and policies.
Receives, reviews, and acknowledges code compliance complaints and referrals.
Assigns complaints and investigations to Deputy Code Enforcement Officers and monitors progress and oversees any enforcement action required.
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Interprets nuisance abatement and abandoned vehicles in the County Right of way, land use zoning regulations/statutes, and environmental health regulations as they pertain to related enforcement activities.
Provides information on these regulations to the general public and other agencies in oral and written form.
Works with other organizations and agencies to develop information regarding abatement resources for property owners.
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Meets with alleged ordinance violators in attempts to achieve compliance.
Consistent with County policy for receiving complaints, responds to citizen complaints about violations.
Serves as contact person between the County, departments, and concerned parties in an attempt to resolve complaints.
Works with responsible parties to develop abatement plans.
Monitors progress of abatement by responsible parties.
Participates in community meetings, and professional groups, task forces and committees as necessary.
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Performs field investigations and inspection duties to assist in the development of effective code enforcement programs for compliance with State and County requirements.
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Prepares correspondence and documentation of specific violations and copies to Legal Counsel and affected department.
Researches deeds, car ownerships, tax records or other legal documents in relation to enforcement complaints.
Obtains warrants and appropriate court orders as necessary.
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Takes abandoned vehicles into custody and removal from County lands and County right-of-way in accordance with ORS 819.
140.
Assists property owners in the removal of abandoned vehicles located on their property in accordance with ORS 98.
811.
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Prepares and issues verbal and/or written warnings to responsible parties regarding code violations.
Serves legal papers on behalf of the County.
May provide sworn testimony on conditions or enforcement of zoning and health, and appear in court representing the County.
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Prepares and issues violation citations pursuant to ORS 153.
005 to 153.
145, to responsible parties regarding code violations.
Completes all supporting documentation including related thereto and submits necessary document and supporting documentation to appropriate court and appear in court representing the County.
Works with County Counsel on the submission of necessary legal documents to the court to support enforcement actions.
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Prepares reports and referrals to Board of Commissioners regarding waste properties, or requests for abatement options and actions by County.
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Works with and aids other County, local and State agencies regarding code violations and enforcement activities.
Maintains accurate records of the type and number of actions being processed.
Will input/retrieve data for situs information, permit history, land use status, environmental health related issues/permits, and ownership information.
_Knowledge of .
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_ · Or capacity and willingness to learn a variety of County enforcement ordinances, state statutes and any other regulations that serve as authority for enforcement actions including, but not limited, rules on search and seizure, evidence, and courtroom testimony.
· Safety procedures and equipment specific to the position's area of assignment.
· Modern office practices and ability to use office equipment and technology including computer programs.
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_ · Work with the public to obtain compliance through professional and courteous persuasion and reason.
· Maintain positive effective relationships with co-workers, County department staff, other agencies and the public.
· Maintain composure when dealing in stressful situations and dealing with difficult people.
· Work in a variety of weather conditions, high places, and confined areas.
_Additional skills:_ · Writing skills to effectively compose written material in a professional and understandable manner.
· Good verbal skills.
· Commitment to maintaining confidentiality on sensitive issues; · Willingness to wear a uniform appropriately if required.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $4,819.
00 - $5,587.
00 per month Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Bereavement leave * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * Paid time off * Retirement plan * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Monday to Friday Work setting: * Construction site * In-person * Office * Outdoor work Work Location: In person