BASIC FUNCTION:

This position, under the direction of the Community Planning Director, shall work with Community Planning Staff, other Borough departments, government agencies, and members of the public to investigate and enforce violations of the Borough Code. This position e is authorized to enforce all provisions of Borough code except Animal Control, Truancy, and Solid Waste as well as to manage the Borough-wide abandoned vehicle and encroachment removal program.

TYPICAL DUTIES:

1. Administer the Borough Code Enforcement Program with authorization to enforce all provisions of Borough code except Animal Control, Truancy, and Solid Waste. Enforcement is typically focused on but not limited to zoning, floodplain management, abandoned vehicles and encroachments.
2. Provide the public with technical interpretations of Borough codes relating to zoning, land use, flood zone, abandoned vehicles, encroachments, mobile home parks, health and safety, public property, parks, public roads, and subdivisions. Work with the public to answer questions and provide assistance in complying with routine ordinance requirements.
3. Investigate code violation complaints by the public and from various borough departments. Develop corrective actions for verified violations. Work with borough departments and state and local agencies as needed to address code enforcement issues. Coordinate towing of abandoned vehicles and cleanup of encroachments and properties.
4. Perform field inspections and conduct investigations of zoning issues and other alleged code violations. Work to resolve violations via voluntary compliance; issue warnings or citations if matter cannot be successfully resolved via voluntary compliance. Deescalate volatile situations and interact effectively with the public. Recognize potentially dangerous situations and know when to remove self from situation.
5. Develop and implement strategies and procedures to effectively target priority cases and achieve visible results. Coordinate with other Borough departments and divisions to ensure consistency in procedures. Provide coordination between state and local agencies for more effective enforcement of Borough code.
6. Establish, maintain, and manage high volume case files pertaining to Borough Code violations for several departments. Compose a variety of technical correspondence. Research, compile and prepare staff reports and other documentation. Prepare/gather evidence to substantiate code enforcement violations and citations. Monitor conditional use permits and variances for compliance with conditions of approval.
7. Prepare written and oral presentations for Planning Commission and Assembly meetings. Compile statistics and provide/present periodic status updates.
8. Maintain computerized database for code violations, citations, variances, conditional use permits, rezones, zoning permits and non-conforming ("grandfather rights") determinations. Maintain and update code enforcement information on Borough website. Fulfill public records requests while maintaining legally protected complainant confidentiality.
9. Work with the Borough Attorney on code enforcement matters in litigation, including investigations and case preparation. Appear in court to testify on violations and citations issued.
10. Review liquor and marijuana license applications for compliance with zoning code. Prepare memos and maps and contact applicants to coordinate any required permitting.
11. Provide technical review and department recommendations regarding ordinance revisions.
12. Manage the Code Enforcement Cleanup Fund including review and management of contracts.
13. Run the FNSB wide towing program for the FNSB, including the Parks and Recreation Department and the Public Works Department. Coordinate with property owners, complainants and towing contractor to document, notice and remove abandoned vehicles.
14. Provide technical supervision over casual code enforcement technician. Assign workflow and effectively utilize their assistance.
15. Perform annual inspections of mobile home parks for compliance. Issue Mobile Home Park permits.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Associates degree, bachelor's degree, and/or master's degree in planning, natural resource management, engineering, criminal justice, or closely related field and one year experience in planning, code enforcement, law enforcement, or other field where responsibilities included interpreting and enforcing regulations. Additional experience can substitute for the required degree on a year for year basis.
2. Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer and conduct internet searches. Proficiency with MS Word, MS Access and MS Excel required. Prefer experience with Global Positioning Systems (GPS), field equipment, digital cameras and photo processing programs.
3. Experience with GIS software and the creation and modification of geographic data preferred. Experience with applicable ESRI software products preferred.
4. Knowledge and experience with flood plain management is preferred.
5. Must have and be able to maintain a valid driver's license. Must meet insurance standards and maintain insurability under the Borough's insurance program. If personal automobile is used for Borough business, proof of automobile insurance at statutory limits must be provided. (A CURRENT COPY OF DRIVING RECORD WILL BE REQUIRED UPON REQUEST.)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

1. Working knowledge of land use planning theory, practice, process, ordinances and their applications.
2. Ability to independently administer numerous ordinances and prepare recommendations on a variety of situations.
3. Ability to interpret and enforce ordinances of multiple departments.
4. Ability to work independently, set priorities, and organize workload.
5. Has demonstrated technical ability to conduct an investigation and document accordingly. Ability to testify in court to facts gathered during the investigation.
6. Ability to prepare accurate and concise reports and to present data in an effective manner, both orally and in writing.
7. Ability to interact with the public in a pleasant, calm, courteous and firm manner under stressful and hostile situations. Ability to deescalate volatile situations and deal effectively with the public.
8. Code Official Safety Specialist (COSS) certification or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.

OTHER

1. A PROFICIENCY TEST MAY BE ADMINISTERED. A writing sample may be required at time of interview.
2. This position requires a criminal background check.