Job Description

Codes Enforcement Officer

ENTRY-LEVEL SALARY:

$48,572 annually

The following documents MUST be submitted online by

4:30 p.m. on: Monday, December 1st.

Completed City of Knoxville Online Application Detailed Resume (upload and attach to your online application)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Graduation from a standard high school or equivalent. Possess or obtain ICC certification as Property Maintenance & Housing Inspector within 12 months. Possess or be able to obtain Class D Tennessee Driver's License. Ability to become a Municipal Enforcement Officer (unarmed) within 12 months.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Makes on-site inspections of area houses specially designated by authorities or due to special complaints; checks interior and exterior of dwellings and out buildings in the surrounding premises for deteriorating, unsafe, or unhealthy conditions.

Takes photographic evidence and documents each deficiency in detail.

Determines requirements of rehabilitation or the need for demolition.

Answers complaints and composes correspondence.

Keeps records and makes reports.

Inspects other blighted areas for abandoned vehicles, dirty lots, etc.

Enforces all City ordinances related to housing and sanitary conditions.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

Notifies the owner or agent of rehabilitation of the date to have the structure razed, and performs follow-up on the recommendations and orders.

In the event of failure to comply, notifies owner to appear before the Better Building Board to present just cause of noncompliance.

Attends community meetings.

Performs related work as required

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $48,572.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance
Work Location: In person