Job Description
Salary: $22.69 - $26.63 Hourly
Location : City Hall - 7232 E Main Street, Reynoldsburg
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2024-00038
Department: Service
Division: Building
Opening Date: 12/02/2024
Closing Date: 12/16/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: N/A
Description Under the direction of the Chief Building Official. The Code Compliance Officers spend a large portion of their day in the field checking for violations of the City's zoning ordinances and International Property Maintenance Code for existing residential and commercial buildings and properties, with face to face interactions with the public. Documenting and posting violations. Office time is spent entering information into the database, returning phone calls and preparing cases for court action if needed.
Examples of Duties - Assist with the enforcement of zoning ordinances/environmental codes (e.g., building, construction and zoning) of Reynoldsburg.
- Enforces the International Property Maintenance Code, investigates/inspects complaints (e.g., unlicensed/inoperable motor vehicles, trash, operation of businesses from residential areas, high grass/weeds, parking of vehicles on grass, sign violations) from public and posts code violation notices on properties
- Communicates with residents regarding violation notices and the actions needed to reach compliance; coordinates target area programs (e.g., photographs existing building signage, visits building locations to check addresses on buildings, checks neighborhoods for placement of trees near sidewalks/streets); photographs violations for documentation
- Prepares case files for court action (e.g., collects evidence, owner information, liaisons with city attorney on legal issues) and serves court citations; testifies at environmental court on property maintenance and zoning issues; examines, prepares, and maintains various work-related documents (e.g., maintains files regarding projects, prepares correspondence)
- Enters violations, notices, inspections, pictures (e.g., high weeds/ grass, trash, housing maintenance, inoperable cars, sign code) into database
- Writes periodic reports on code enforcement activities
- Meets with City officials to discuss repair, demolition, or replacement of buildings; attends board meetings to discuss code violations; attends seminars regarding code requirements (or construction industry updates)
- Remains informed of current developments and procedures pertinent to duties; participates in staff development activities and services review procedures; attends staff meetings and supervisory conferences
- Maintains required licenses and/or certificates
- Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable OSHA safety standards that pertain to essential functions
- Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Typical Qualifications - High School diploma or GED;
- Two (2) courses or one (1) year experience in research principles; or equivalent education or experience, the experience or skills required to perform essential functions of the position, good computer and typing skills.
- Must have or be able to obtain ICC Property Maintenance Certification within twelve (12) months of employment and maintain such certification thereafter
- Must possess and maintain a valid Ohio driver's license
Supplemental Information Knowledge of: (
* Indicates developed after employment)
- Property maintenance standards,* City of Reynoldsburg zoning/housing code;* code enforcement procedures;* zoning laws and/or regulations;* department policies and procedures;*
- Photography
- Office practices and procedures; English grammar and spelling
- Records management; local geographical area;* code enforcement terminology;* building terminology*.
Skill in: - Computer operation; Use of modern office equipment (e.g., personal computer, printer, fax)
- Motor vehicle operation
- Use or operation of photographic equipment
Ability to: - Physically inspect limited access areas such as crawlspaces and attics through limited openings such as hatchways using ladders, or temporary stairs of less than desirable tread/riser ratios such as found on scaffolding stairs.
- Must be able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, or regulations to specific situations; add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers
- Compile and prepare reports; respond to routine inquiries from public and/or officials
- Communicate clearly and effectively; understand a variety of written and/or verbal communications
- Gather, collate, and classify information
- Cooperate with co-workers on group projects
- Handle sensitive inquiries from and contacts with officials and general public
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships and contribute to a positive work culture; resolve complaints in a professional manner
Working Conditions: - Medium: lift, push, pull 20 to 50 pounds occasionally; 10 to 25 pounds frequently
- Works in the vicinity of floor or wall openings, elevated platforms, and/or runways.
- Ascends and/or descends ladders, stairs, or scaffolds.
- Works in an area in which the means of egress is or can be obstructed.
- Is exposed to environmental conditions which may result in injury from fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, and/or poorly ventilated work areas.
- Is exposed to possible injury as a result of falling from high places.
- Has exposure to potentially vicious animals.
- Has exposure to second-hand smoke
CLASS TITLES OF POSITIONS DIRECTLY SUPERVISED: N/A
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, health saving accounts, educational assistance, life insurance, short and long-term disability, 13 holidays, 1 personal day, vacation, and sick leave.
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Do you have a High School diploma or GED?
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Do you have an ICC Property Maintenance Certification or are you able to obtain an ICC Property Maintenance Certification within twelve (12) months of employment and maintain the certification?
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Do you have two (2) courses or one (1) year experience in research principles or equivalent education or experience/skills required to perform essential functions of the position?
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Do you possess a valid driver's license?
Required Question City of Reynoldsburg, OH
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