The City of Johnson City,Tennessee is currently accepting online applications for a Code Enforcement Officer with the Planning and Development Services department. The Code Enforcement Officer performs responsible technical inspectional field and office work involving the enforcement of municipal ordinances, codes and regulations; does related work as required. The work in this class involves responsibility for the enforcement of municipal public health ordinances, codes and regulations. General programs and policies are determined by a technical and administrative supervisor, and specific decisions are made in accordance with applicable ordinances, codes and regulations. Work is subject to supervision by the Codes Enforcement Supervisor.

Examples of Work: (Illustrative Only)

The Code Enforcement Officer enforces the City's sign ordinance; conducts substandard housing inspections and code enforcement; enforces local ordinances involving overgrown lots, trash, junk, abandoned vehicles, dilapidated property and other nuisances; oversees demolition or rehabilitation of structures; investigates calls regarding rodents, mosquitoes, dogs, cats, trash cans and other health nuisances; investigates calls regarding dilapidated structures, damaged structures, and other safety issues; responds to Police, Fire and other local/State agencies regarding structural/safety crises; inspects septic tanks and sewers for compliance with ordinances; ascertains that property owners keep clean and acceptable garbage cans; works closely with Chief Building Official and other Building Inspectors; works with TDOC, TDEC and other State and local environmentalist; works with local agencies to assist citizens with mental health and other community needs; coordinates services with City's Public Works, Red Cross; Health Department and other local services; acts as prosecutor for Municipal Court appearances; provides evidence to the Board of Dwelling Standards and Review on dilapidated & nuisance properties; serve court citations to individual property owners; post board orders and other legal documents on properties; case management; makes a variety of other health related program inspections; performs related tasks as required.

Required Knowledge and Skills: thorough knowledge of municipal ordinances, codes and regulations applicable to public nuisances and sanitation; some knowledge of the modern principles, techniques and practices of environmental sanitation; ability to enforce municipal ordinances, codes and regulations tactfully, firmly and impartially; ability to make technical inspections and to arrive at independent decisions on the basis of such inspections; ability to make clear and concise reports and recommendations; ability to establish and maintain satisfactory relationships with operators of establishments inspected, subordinates, representatives of other agencies and the general public. Graduation from high school or GED and completion of job related college courses and some experience in public health codes and enforcement; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Must have a valid TN driver's license and be able to drive a class 1 truck. Pre-employment physical, drug screening and background check required..

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