Description

Full Time or Part Time, exempt. Regular hours 8am-4:30pm M-F

Under the general direction of the City Manager, analyzes and enforces zoning ordinance provisions. Enforces City codes related to blight prevention and all other ordinances as required. Coordinates and works directly with the City Manager’s Office.

This position is public-facing and requires exceptional attention to detail, excellent customer service skills, accuracy, and efficiency in work. 

Requirements

Applicants for the Code Enforcement position should possess the following qualifications:

•            Education requirements include a High School Diploma or equivalent.
•            Experience requirements include one (1) year in municipal planning or zoning, law and fire enforcement, security, local government setting or related field.
•            A valid Michigan driver’s license is required.
•            Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of municipal zoning administration.
•            Skill in operating office equipment, including computers and related software.
•            Ability to compile and maintain City code enforcement records.
•            Ability to establish effective working relationships and use good judgment, initiative, and resourcefulness when dealing with City officials, developers, project contractors, and the public.
•            Ability to communicate effectively and present ideas orally and in writing.
•            Ability to work with difficult people and situations.
•            Ability to prepare and maintain a wide variety of records and reports according to accepted standards.
•            Ability to work effectively under stress and changes in work priorities.

Responsibilities

As a Code Enforcement employee in Grosse Pointe Park you may be responsible for any of the following:

•         Enforces all codes and ordinances as required. Follows up on complaints and proactively enforces codes. Writes citations, re-inspects sites, and issues additional citations if required. Maintains related records.
•         Issue all notices and orders to ensure compliance with zoning ordinances and recommend prosecution as necessary.
•         Issue all notices and orders to ensure compliance with City Codes and the International Property Maintenance Code and recommend prosecution as necessary.
•         Meets with and corresponds with residents, business owners and others about code enforcement concerns, complaints, and possible violations.
•         Enters code enforcement information into the City’s code enforcement electronic database.
•         Attends Court when Code Enforcement cases are prosecuted and works with the City Prosecutor.
•         Perform all other duties as may be prescribed by state law, and the ordinances and resolutions of the City Council, or as directed by the City Manager.
•         Investigates complaints and determines compliance through site inspections and document review.
•         Coordinates enforcement with the Building Department and Public Safety Department on an as-needed basis.
•         Perform additional special projects or assignments as directed.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employee encounter while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with others in person and on the phone, review and produce written and electronic documents and drawings, and attend meetings throughout the city. The employee is regularly required to perform visual inspections of outdoor projects and conduct field visits, access elevated or uneven terrain, and perform work at all heights and in varying light conditions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a business office setting and occasionally is exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee requires regularly driving a motor vehicle daily including extended periods of sitting while operating a city vehicle. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet and occasionally can be loud.