Code Enforcement Officer

Explore an exciting opportunity with the Medford Police Department

as a Code Enforcement Officer!

A Code Enforcement Officer performs inspections and investigations on a multitude of reported issues including but not limited to abandoned vehicles, accumulation of junk, graffiti, noise violations, or business license violations. Each officer is responsible for the management of their caseload, evidence collection, and report documentation. A Code Enforcement Officer interacts with the public on a daily basis and must be efficient in diffusing situations and solving problems. As a Code Enforcement Officer, one must be a good communicator, team player, and uphold the values of the Medford Police Department.
A qualified applicant is one who:

• Is a high school graduate or has a GED equivalent.
• Has one (1) year of full-time equivalent customer service experience.
• Is 18 years of age by date of hire with no felony convictions.
• Has a valid driver's license by date of hire.
• Successfully passes a comprehensive background investigation and other pre-employment requirements.

Additional characteristics of the ideal candidate:

• Effective communicator and problem solver.
• Maintains composure in stressful or ambiguous situations.
• Provides great customer service and is a self-starter.
• Learning agility and ability to read and analyze municipal codes.
• Exemplifies positive energy and integrity, and demonstrates empathy and respect.

Available schedules:

• Monday - Thursday or Tuesday - Friday
• 4 - 10 hour/days
  

• English/Spanish bilingual proficiency 4.5%
• College credits up to 10% for a bachelor's degree

The anticipated hiring range for this position is $26.25 (first step) to $27.56 or $28.93 (second or third step). Directly related experience and qualifications will be evaluated alongside others who perform work of comparable character as required by Pay Equity Law. Six steps are included in this salary range, allowing opportunity for annual movement through the steps.
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Note: Additional details related to specialty pay or benefits can be found in the MPOA labor agreement.
Healthcare Benefits Provided by the City at NO Cost to Employees:

• Medical, vision and dental benefits for employee and family.
• Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance with a policy value of $50,000.
• Long-term disability insurance.
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA-VEBA) contributions.

Retirement Benefits:

• Oregon Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) lifetime pension after retirement at no cost to employee.
• PERS is 100% fully paid as the City pays both the employer and the employee's (6%) contributions.
• Opportunity to contribute into a deferred compensation retirement plan (Section 457 Plan) for retirement planning.

Additional Benefits:

• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• The City's Wellness Program promotes physical, social, emotional, intellectual, financial and environmental wellness with various goals and challenges to participate in throughout the year. Employees may qualify for wellness incentives by completing milestones set within the program up to $200 annually.
• Access to the City's fully equipped fitness center 24/7.

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The Chamber Essential Functions of the Position:

• Performs sub-standard inspections and coordinates with other City department (e.g., Building and Planning).
• Interprets and applies International Property Maintenance Code.
• Performs inspections on multitude of reported issues, ie abandoned/stored vehicles, business license violations, noise complaints, sanitation, graffiti, etc.
• Prepares police reports in software program and other documentation for dissemination to appropriate departments and/or external agencies.
• Handles basic evidence collection.
• Ensures that police reports and other related documentation is submitted in a timely manner.
• May assist the Livability Team Officers with contacting homeless on the street and in camps.
• Must have the ability to effectively interact and diffuse situations involving angry or irate members of the public.
• Attend community stakeholder meetings.

Refer tojob description for physical requirements.

IMPORTANT (Please read):

• It is important your application shows all the relevant experience you possess; applications may be rejected if incomplete.
• A resume is required at the time of submitting your application.
• Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an online application; an application will be considered incomplete with a "see resume" response.
• Please complete the application and answer the supplemental questions thoroughly to ensure our subject matter experts can appropriately evaluate your experience as we compare applicants.
• Those selected must be able to provide proof of legal right to work in this country.

Hiring will be subject to successful completion of the following:

• Comprehensive background investigation
• Favorable driving record
• Psychological examination
• Physical examination
• Clear drug screen following federal law (which includes testing for cannabis)

Questions or Assistance:
Need technical assistance completing your online application? If so, please contact Government Jobs at (855) 524-5627.
If you have questions about the job posting, please contact:

• Human Resources Department: Jill at (541) 774-2012 jill.auborn@cityofmedford.org; or
• Police Department: Lieutenant Pietila at (541) 774-2229 rebecca.pietila@cityofmedford.org.

Employment Type: Full-Time (with benefits)