Code Enforcement Officer Jobs

Posting Date

07/11/23

Application Deadline

07/18/23

Pay Range

$24.00 - $35.20 per hour

The pay range listed above reflects the FULL pay range for this position. Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.

Job Type

Contractor with Benefits

Department

Planning and Development

About The Position

If you have a natural skill for keeping things orderly and in compliance, we would like you to join our team as a Code Enforcement Officer. The Code Enforcement Officer investigates complaints and violations of zoning, building codes, and other adopted ordinances in the unincorporated areas of Maricopa County. This jurisdiction is home to very diverse communities covering a large expanse that includes urban, suburban, rural, and remote desert areas.

About Us

Maricopa County is GROWING. At the Maricopa County Planning and Development Department, we want you to join us in making that growth possible! With our wide range of services from land-use planning to building inspections and permit review, we have positions that allow professionals in the planning, construction, engineering, and trade fields to shape the future of the built environment.

If you are interested in being a change-maker and behind-the-scenes expert in the growth of Maricopa County, we have the job for you!

Proud to Offer

• Extensive wellness program with $60 monthly medical premium discounts
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Paid vacation, sick, and parental (birth/adoption) leaves
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Perform work with a greater purpose: keep residents of Maricopa County safe
• Learn more at maricopa.gov/5284/Why-Work-Here
• Enrollment in Arizona State Retirement System
• Employee discounts for goods and services
• Opportunity to drive to different sites

We Require

• High school diploma or GED
• A combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis
• Two years of code enforcement experience in permitting or compliance inspections

We Also Value

• Bilingual Spanish/English skills
• Construction experience or investigative experience was obtained in law enforcement or regulatory enforcement setting
• Experience dealing with the public

Job Contributions

• Take photographs and measurements at inspection sites
• Conduct site inspections on complaints received to determine if violations of regulations exist; drive to various locations within Maricopa County including remote locations
• Investigate complaints and violations of zoning regulations, building codes and other adopted ordinances and regulations as they pertain to property within the unincorporated area of Maricopa County
• Work with the County Attorney's Office to bring legal action against violators of zoning, drainage regulations, building codes and other adopted ordinances and regulations
• Document findings and maintains computerized files of violation cases
• Contact zoning violators and complainants under difficult circumstances and advises\ violators and complainants of findings and actions required for compliance
• Answer inquiries from the public pertaining to regulatory and enforcement issues
• Research property locations, ownership, permit history, and jurisdictional issues in order to determine the appropriate action to take in response to inquiries

Working Conditions:

• May be subject to moving mechanical parts, vibrations, chemicals, oils, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, intense noises, and travel
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Work will occur in office and field environment
• Subject to atmospheric conditions: dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation, fumes, odors
• May be subject to extreme temperatures, wetness/humidity, respiratory hazards, and noise and vibration

Selection Procedure

• Only the most qualified candidates will be considered
• Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive
• Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
• Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.

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