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CITY OF ROSEMOUNT
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY FOR ACTION
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: JULY 18, 2000
AGENDA ITEM: CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL
AGENDA SECTION:
CONSENT
PREPARED BY: PAULA GRAFF,
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AGENDA Ne
HUMAN RESOURCES COORDINATOR
ATTACHMENTS: CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL JOB
APPROVED BY:
DESCRIPTION
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Attached is the proposed job description for the newly created position of Code Enforcement Official. This
position will serve to promote and maintain the health, safety and welfare of residents and general condition of
the City by enforcing state and local codes. The position will be assigned to the Community Development
Department and will be supervised by the Building Official.
The position is budgeted for in the Fiscal Year 2001 budget. However, staff requests Council authorization to
proceed with recruitment for the position due to anticipated difficulties in recruiting qualified applicants for the
position.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: MOTION TO ACCEPT THE NEWLY CREATED JOB DESCRIPTION
OF CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL A:ND AUTHORIZE STAFF TO BEGIN THE RECRUITMENT
PROCESS.
COUNCIL ACTION:
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CITY OF ROSEMOUNT POSITION RESPONSIBILITY WRITE -UP
T JULY 2000
POSITION TITLE: Code Enforcement Official
DEPARTMENT: Community Development
ACCOUNTABLE TO: Building Official
SUMMARY OF POSITION To promote and maintain the health, safety and welfare of
residents and general condition of the City by enforcing state and local codes as they pertain to
zoning, general maintenance of private property and illegal use of facilities.
ESSENTIAL- DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Performs inspections to enforce snow removal on sidewalks; enforces weed and vegetation
control ordinances; enforces housing maintenance, property maintenance and commercial
maintenance codes; performs sign ordinance enforcement; inspects mining operations; and
assures that appropriate permits have been pulled.
2. Performs systematic inspections to detect and correct nuisance and other code violations.
Identifies and informs property owners, managers, renters or others of specific code
violations.
3. Invokes legal sanctions to ensure correction of violations where cooperative measures have
failed.
4. Maintains documentation related to inspection and enforcement activities; prepares
recommendations for amendments and additions to related codes or ordinances; drafts new
ordinances to address property maintenance issues.
5. Meets with owners, tenants, contractors, developers and businesses to review and explain
code requirements and violations or potential violations; secures code compliance.
6. Works in cooperation with other City departments regarding violations of state and local
codes.
7. Provides prompt and courteous response to inquiries from owners, managers, renters and
others regarding the City's housing maintenance code, related ordinances, policies and
procedures.
8. Investigates complaints filed with the City involving matters of public health, sanitation, or
substandard buildings, and takes appropriate action to secure correction of problems.
9. Drafts and distributes a variety of correspondence, memoranda, notices, flyers, brochures,
and reports that relate to code enforcement issues.
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10. Remains familiar with new housing practices and changes in the code to ensure that City
ordinances are administered in a fair and effective manner.
11. Performs other duties that are consistent with the tasks of the position and as may be
assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
1. Graduate of a two -year vocational school or equivalent credits. Law enforcement, public
administration, housing, construction trades, planning or related course work preferred.
2. Two years experience in position requiring substantial public contact.
3. Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.
4. Valid driver's license or ability to obtain prior to employment.
DESIRED OUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in public administration, housing, planning, criminal justice or related field.
TOOLS AND'EQUIPMENT:
General tools and equipment will include personal computer, calculator, copy machine, fax
machine, telephone and portable telephone, postage machine, various handwriting items,
automobile or other motor vehicle and base radio.
NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
1. Working knowledge of code enforcement principles, practices and methods as applicable to a
municipal setting.
2. Working knowledge of applicable laws, codes, standards, rules and regulations relating to
various land use, nuisance and public safety codes.
3. Knowledge of the practices, methods and techniques used in building construction.
4. Ability to interpret state and local codes.
5. Working knowledge of safety practices regarding the inspection of housing.
6. Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Access software programs.
7. Ability to work under stressful conditions, deal with frequent interruptions, and handle
difficult or angry people.
8. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
9. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
Much work is performed in field settings. Considerable outdoor work is required in the
inspection of various land uses and other matters. Hand -eye coordination is necessary to operate
computers and various pieces of office equipment.
The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle,
feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is
occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
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The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities
required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and
the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee often works in outside weather conditions.
The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is exposed to wet and humid
conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and
vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed
and are not a117-inclusive. This job description does not constitute an employee agreement
between the employer and the employee, and is subject to change by the employer as the needs
of the employer and requirements of the job may change.
STATUS Non- exempt
Reviewed by:
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Paula Ora flulAn Resources Coordinator
Approved by:
Thomas D. Burt, City Administrator
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