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City City of Elk River <br /> Elofk Code Enforcement Officer <br /> River Position Description <br /> Department: Immediate Supervisor: <br /> Community Development lanning Manager <br /> Pay Grade: FLSA Status: Last Updated: (date) <br /> Non-Exempt 7/2018 <br /> Positions Supervised: <br /> N/A <br /> Position Summary <br /> Performs a variety of duties in support of the city's code enforcement program;monitors and <br /> enforces a variety of ordinances, codes, and regulations relating to zoning,land use, nuisance,blight, <br /> building codes,health and safety,graffiti, and other matters of public concern. Serves as a resource <br /> and provides information on city regulations to property owners, residents,businesses, the general <br /> public, and other city departments and divisions. <br /> Essential Functions <br /> 1. Enforces ordinances, codes, and regulations. <br /> A. Receives and responds to citizen complaints and reports from other <br /> agencies/departments on alleged violations of city codes and ordinances; conducts <br /> investigations;interviews complainant and witnesses;processes, analyzes, and <br /> collects evidence as required; documents findings; and initiates appropriate <br /> enforcement action. <br /> B. Conducts field investigations;inspects properties for violations; attempts to make <br /> contact at the residence or business in order to resolve violation;issues and posts <br /> warning notices, notices of violation, corrective notices, orders to comply, and <br /> related documentation for code violations; schedules and performs all follow-up <br /> functions to gain compliance including letters,inspections, calls, meetings, <br /> discussions, and negotiations to ensure compliance with approximate codes and <br /> ordinances;issues administrative citations and notices of violation as necessary. <br /> C. Prepares evidence in support of legal actions taken by the city; appears in court as <br /> necessary; testifies at hearings and in court proceedings as required. <br /> D. Maintains accurate documentation and case files on all investigations,inspections, <br /> enforcement actions, and other job related activities including accurate and detailed <br /> information regarding code enforcement activity to substantiate violations; draws <br /> diagrams and illustrations; and takes photographs. <br /> E. Prepares written reports,memos, and correspondence related to enforcement <br /> activities. <br /> F. Patrols city in a vehicle to identify and evaluate problem areas and/or ordinance <br /> violations; determines proper method to resolve violations. <br /> 2. Conducts public education and outreach. <br /> A. Attends meetings and serves as a resource to other city departments, the general <br /> public, and outside agencies in the enforcement of city ordinances and regulations. <br /> B. Provides public education and outreach opportunities. <br /> Page 1 <br />