CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER

Job Description:

CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER

Description

Position Scope

Our Vision: We aspire to be the community of limitless possibilities.

Our Mission is to provide exceptional services for a safe, thriving community, while honoring our history and innovating for the future.

Embrace the New - Do Right - Lend a Hand - Find a Way - Enjoy our Work - Celebrate Uniqueness

Our Benefits
The City of Buckeye provides an extensive benefits package designed to support the well-being of our employees. This includes health, dental, vision, life, pet insurance, as well as wellness incentives. Coverage begins the first day of the month following the start of your employment.

Vacation & Sick Leave

At the City of Buckeye, we understand the vital role that vacation time plays in supporting the mental, physical, and emotional well-being of our employees. Vacation and sick leave accruals begin on the first day of employment and may be used upon accrual. Additionally, employees receive credit towards vacation leave accruals for years of service with other public sector retirement systems nationwide (not including Federal service).

Holidays

The City of Buckeye observes eleven holidays per year: New Years Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving and the day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.

Retirement:
This position participates in the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS). Your contribution rate, and the City’s contribution rate, will be based on criteria established by regulations.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Position Scope: Under minimal supervision, performs inspections in the enforcement of the City's property maintenance, development, zoning, fire, environmental and housing safety codes.

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Responds to complaints from the public in person, by phone and through e-mail. Proactively conducts complaint based inspections of possible violations of City property maintenance, development, zoning, fire, environmental and housing safety codes; identifies violations and properties not in compliance and follows up with warning notices and citations to ensure compliance with City codes. Works with citizens, property and business owners to correct violations.
• Conducts field inspections; patrols assigned areas to locate and observe violations of City codes, including zoning, fire, environmental, swimming pool, neighborhood enhancement and health and safety ordinance violations.
• Reads and visually interprets site issues quickly and accurately to measure compliance. Develops or recommends code enforcement administrative policy, procedures and compliance processes.
• Maintains accurate, comprehensive, up-to-date records and documentation related to case assignments. Prepares reports, documents inspections, issues notices and citations and photographs property conditions.
• Researches case and property histories, approval documents, approved plans, property ownership records, sales tax licenses, business licenses, aerial photos, microfiche records, utility records, Arizona Corporation Commission, and other related documents as necessary.
• Makes recommendations to the Code Enforcement Supervisor and City Attorney with respect to updates of City codes relating specifically to property maintenance code, zoning code and sign ordinance.
• Prepares cases for court actions, presents and testifies in civil cases. Assists City Attorney's office in determining appropriate disposition of outstanding criminal cases and testifies in criminal court.
• Provides information to the public, other City departments, architects, engineers, contractors and interested parties regarding zoning and other regulations, variances and related departmental programs and policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Minimum Qualifications & Position Requirements

Education and Experience:
High School diploma or GED and minimum two (2) years' experience working in municipal environment and minimum two (2) years in a related field, preferably code enforcement, law enforcement OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

NECESSARY SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of City policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of the principles of record keeping and records management.
• Ability to work independently and establish priorities.
• Ability to listen and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with a diverse group of people.
• Ability to read and interpret City codes, Development codes, Community Master Plans, Building Codes, maps, plans and other job-related documents.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, other City staff, developers, outside agency employees and residents.
• Skill in operating various office equipment, including a lap-top computer or tablet and a smart phone
• Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of business software.
• Skill in effective oral and written communication.

12 Month Goals:

• Learn reporting system and properly use
• Learn to speak with citizens in person and clearly and interpret all City codes
• Learn to use all available research tools
• Learn to maintain all aspects of case load in a timely manner
• Make sure integrity is maintained at all times

Additional Information

Special Requirements: International Code Council (ICC), American Association of Code Enforcement (AACE) or other nationally recognized code enforcement certification required within one (1) year of employment. Valid Arizona Driver's License is required. May be required to work weekends and evenings.

Must successfully pass a pre-employment screening to include a comprehensive background investigation, drug test, polygraph, and psychological exam.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:
Standard office environment and exposure to outside elements, including high heat, rain and cold, with possible exposure to hazardous conditions when performing on-site inspections.

Position Reports To
Code Enforcement Supervisor

Supervision Exercised
None

FLSA Status:
Non-exempt

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.

Employee Benefits & Wellness

The City offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time classified and management employees. Part-time classified employees may be eligible for select benefits where defined.

For complete Benefit Plan & Wellness Information, please visit the City website at:
Benefits & Wellness

City benefit plans are subject to change at any time.

Closing Date/Time: 8/10/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

Salary:

$56,680.00 - $85,030.40 Annually