Title: Compliance Officer

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Salary: $53,333.59 annually

Status: Full-time, onsite

Department: Police Department

Job Purpose:

The Code Compliance Officer is responsible for enforcement of Nuisance Ordinances adopted by the City. The purpose of the Code Compliance Officer is to identify, document, and resolve grass, garbage, illegal vehicles and other nuisance violations. This employee will be a non-commissioned member of the University City Police Department.

Examples of Common Tasks:

The following duties are normal for this position, but not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required as assigned.

Performs routine patrols and nuisance inspections out in the public
Notifies and communicates directly with property owners and/or occupants of existing nuisance violations
Maintains Department property files including documentation of violations
Prepares violation reports
Performs follow-up inspections of existing violations as required
Attends Administrative Adjudication court as necessary
Ability to enforce City ordinances with firmness, tact, and impartiality

Desired Knowledge, SKILLS, and Abilities:

Must be especially courteous and customer-service oriented
Ability to explain ordinances, processes, and procedures

Ability to function well under sometimes hostile situations
Ability to work as a team member and to foster a teamwork environment

Ability to be decisive, exercise initiative, and sound judgment
Ability to prepare and maintain records and prepare reports and forms on time
Ability to balance and prioritize simultaneous calls and assignments
Ability to cope with frequent interruptions and adapt to changing needs
Ability to work autonomously and independently

Qualifications:

High School diploma or equivalent
Excellent communication skills
Basic personal computer knowledge
Current & valid driver's license
Experience working with public under emotionally trying circumstances
Preferably 2-3 years of professional experience; in a related field preferred but not required

Overall Physical Strength Demands:

This position is split with about 50% office and 50% out in the field.

Travel between locations is required.

-Physical strength for this position is indicated below with "X"-
Sedentary		Light	X	Medium	Heavy	Very Heavy
Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time.	Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts regularly OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree.	Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10 lbs. regularly.	Exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10-20 lbs. regularly.	Exerting over 100 lbs. occasionally, 50-100 lbs. frequently, or up to 20-50 lbs. regularly.

Work Environment:

Regularly

Over 70%

Frequently

41% to 70%

Occasionally

16% to 40%

Rarely

Up to 15%

Never

-Physical Demand-	-Frequency-
Sitting	F
Talking	C
Hearing	C
Feeling attributes of objects (e.g., determining size, shape, temperature, or texture by touching with fingertips)	R
Grasping	C
Pushing	O
Standing	F
Walking	F
Driving	F
Reaching with hands/arms	C
Stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling	F
Climbing or balancing	O
Repetitive wrist, and or finger movement	C
Moving up and down from/to sitting position on the floor	O
Physical support and care of children (e.g. diapering, feeding, positioning, etc.)	N

EnviroNmental Conditions: