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City of Lake Elmo <br /> <br />Job Title: Code Enforcement Officer <br /> <br />Department: Planning Community Development <br /> <br />Status: Full-time regular position <br /> <br />Benefits: Qualifies for full-time benefits <br /> <br />Reporting Relationship: Reports to Planning Community Development Director <br /> <br /> Supervisory Duties: This position has no supervisory responsibilities. <br /> <br />Position Details: Under limited supervision, this position performs intermediate work is <br />responsible for interpreting and enforcing municipal and zoning codes. This position <br />responds to concerns and complaints regarding property maintenance, nuisances, <br />junk/debris, vehicles, zoning, encroachment, etc. This position performs under the general <br />supervision of the Planning Community Development Director and is responsible for, but not <br />limited to the following duties: <br /> <br />Code Enforcement: <br />▪ Perform property investigations and inspections of possible municipal and zoning code <br />violations <br />▪ Maintain accurate records of inspections, follow-up actions, and compliance, and <br />maintains a database for tracking code enforcement cases <br />▪ Prepare a variety of correspondence and mailings regarding planning and zoning issues <br />▪ Respond to inquiries and complaints regarding municipal code, zoning code, property <br />maintenance, and related matters <br />▪ Develop and maintain accurate code violation cases for public hearings and court <br />proceedings, appearing at hearings as necessary, and coordinating with City prosecutor <br />when appropriate <br />▪ Coordinates with Washington County Sheriff’s Office on inspections and code <br />enforcement cases <br /> <br /> <br />Planning and Building: <br />▪ Assist in zoning administration duties including reviewing building site plans, fence, <br />pools, impervious surface requirements, setbacks, signs, etc. <br />▪ Serve as backup to Permit Technician and assist in scheduling, permitting and building <br />inspection administration <br />▪ Assist in the review and administration of applications <br />▪ Respond to inquiries and concerns regarding the City’s planning and zoning operations <br />and applicable codes in-person or via phone and email <br />▪ Assist in the review of building site plans and zoning permits and requirements for <br />compliance <br /> <br />Administrative Duties