Leeds Code Enforcement Officer

May 9, 2023 By
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Department: Public Works
Job Name: Code Enforcement Officer
Terms: Contract

JOB SUMMARY:

Performs reactive affirmation of zoning, ordinance violations within Leeds, Utah, and initiates and ensures actions are taken to achieve compliancy.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Four (4) years of closely related experience; OR an equivalent combination of related education and experience.

A valid Driver’s License issued by the State of Utah is required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The following duties and responsibilities are intended to be representative of the work performed by the incumbent(s) in this position and are not all-inclusive. The omission of specific duties and responsibilities will not preclude it from the position.

  • Provides written notice of ordinance violations to appropriate parties.
  • Identifies and initiates any special inspection requirements and ensures that conformance with these requirements is obtained and all follow-ups and holds are observed.
  • Inspects for compliance following notice and prior to legal action.
  • Answer questions and provides information and direction regarding land use requirements and ordinance application.
  • Provides inspections and enforcement for encroachment violations and other non-conforming problems.
  • Assists the District Attorney’s office, Leeds Town Hearing Officer, in legal complaint preparation and prosecution of cases involving violations of county ordinances and/or commission requirements for which the department is responsible. Testifies in court as required.
  • Researches, gathers information, and prepares active compliance cases in preparation for court hearings. Reports back to the Hearing Officer or Judge after trial.
  • Officiates court ordered clean-up, directing the work of involved agencies and departments and ensuring the entire property is cleaned in accordance with court orders.
  • Assists in training of new section personnel in office and field procedures.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA)

Knowledge of:

  • Zoning, Planning and Subdivision Ordinances.
  • Laws and regulations pertaining to legal boundaries.

Skills and Abilities to:

  • Work with computer software related to job specific duties.
  • Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
  • Be a self-starter, self-managed individual.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Exposed to the hazards associated with construction sites.

Requires occasional field work; may work in all types of weather.

Must be able to walk/hike up hills that may or may not have established trails.

HOW TO APPLY

Please email resume to clerk@leedstown.org, or fax to 435-879-6905

You may call 435-879-2447 with any questions.