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Home My WebLink About2.d. Code Enforcement Official` CITY OF ROSEMOUNT EXECUTIVE SUMMARY FOR ACTION COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE: JULY 12, 2000 Attached is the revised draft job description and proposed salary range for the position of Code Enforcement Official. The job description was reviewed at June's Committee of the Whole meeting where staff was directed to remove any CSO duties from the description and make some other minor revisions. AGENDA ITEM: CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL AGENDA NO: A 0 PREPARED BY: PAULA GRAFF, HUMAN RESOURCES COORDINATOR ATTACHMENTS: JOB DESCRIPTION APPROVED BY: RECOMMENDED ACTION / NOTES: ***** DRAFT *&&%L** CITY OF ROSEMOUNT POSITION RESPONSIBILITY WRITE -UP JULY 2000 POSITION TITLE: Code Enforcement Officer 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. 1 1 9. Drafts and distributes a variety of correspondence, memoranda, notices, flyers, brochures, and reports that relate to code enforcement issues. 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 OUALIFICATIONS 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 QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in law enforcement, public administration, housing, planning, or related field. TOOLS AND EOUIPMENT: 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. 2 ..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. 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 all- 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: Approved by: Paula Graff, Human Resources Coordinator Thomas D. Burt, City Administrator 3 WAGE APPENDIX 2000 Base Wage Rates for Employees: JOB CLASSIFICATION START STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP S STEP 6 Assistant Planner Water Resource Eng. $34,421 $34 421 $36,716 $36,716 $39,011 $41,305 $43,600 $45,895 Sr.. Engineering Tech. - Fire Marshall , $34,421 $36,716 $39,011 $39,011 x$41,305 $41,305 $43,600 $43,600 $45,895 $45,895 Building Inspector $31,030. $31,030 $33,098 $33 ,098 $35,167 $35167 $37,236 $39,304 $41,373 Code Enforcement Officer Plumbing Inspector $31,030 $33,098 $35,167 $37,236 $37,236 $39,304 $39,304 $41,373 $41,373 Engineering Technician $31,030 $31,030 $33,098 $33,098 $35,167 $35,167 $37,236 $39,304 $41,373 Sr. Accounting Clerk Accounts Payable Clk. $28,192 $26,606 $30,072. _ $31,951 $37,236 $ $39,304 $35,710 $41,373 $37,590. Police Secretary Public $26 073 $28,379 $27,812 $30,153 $29,550 $31,927 $31,288 $33,701 $35,474 Works Secretary Building I Inspections Secretary ry $26,073 $26,073 $27,812 $29,550 $31,288 $33,026 � $33,026 $34,765 $34,765 Dep. D Re g./Utility Billing Clerk Special $25 645 $27,812 $27,355 $29,550 $29,065 $31,288 $30,775 $33,026 , $34 7 Assessment Clerk Rental Coordinator $25,645 $27,355 $29,065 $30,775 $32,484 $32,484 $34,194 $34,194 Building Maintenance Worker $25,645 $23,170 $27,355 $24,715 $29,065 $26,260 $30,775 $32,484 $34,194 Deputy Registrar Clerk Secretary Part Time $22,953 $24,484 $26,014 $27,804 $27,544 $29,349 $29,074 $30,894 $30,604 Receptionist c:;t"t' +:x cc • $22,953 $21 910 r $24,484 $23 371 $26,014 $24,832 $27,544 $29,074 $30,604 Tiny Tot Instructor Building Attendant $21,910 $23,371 $24,832 $26,293 $26,293 $27,753 $27,753 $29,214 ► $29,214 $17,382 $18,541 $19,700 $20,858 -$22,017 $23,176 Employees shall receive a three percent (3 %) increase in their 2000 wage rate for calendar 2000 unless such three o percent (3 place an employee above the STEP 6 rate as shown above for their job classification. would Place an employee above STEP 6 for their job classification shall be Any part of the three paid as a lump sum and shall not atI'ect`the increase ea a whit which h would r amount shown in STEP 6 above. 1K