Tourism Code Enforcement Officer
: Job Details :

Annual Salary:

48,184.50 - 51,558.00

Salary:

$24.71 - $26.44

Department:

Livability & Tourism, Public Safety

Division:

Tourism

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

Job Description:

This role will patrol touring related areas to identify code violations regarding property, horse drawn carriages, tour buses, tour coaches and walking tours.

Examples of Duties:

* Issues citations and Livability ordinance summons for violations of the tourism ordinance.

* Responds to citizen inquiries regarding the tourism industry.

* Conducts inspections to ensure that tour vehicles are properly permitted.

* Patrols residential and commercial areas on bicycle, as assigned, to identify tourism and code violations.

* Inspects horse drawn carriages and carriage operators to ensure compliance with City tourism ordinances.

* Responds to calls for tourism and code enforcement assistance from the Fire Department, Police Department, Building Official and other departments and agencies; receives and responds to public complaints regarding potential code violations.

* Refers cases to the Livability court; issues summonses to code violators; provides court testimony as necessary.

* Follows up on each case to verify corrections have been made to comply with codes.

* Maintains assigned vehicles and equipment.

* Prepares and/or processes inspection reports, summonses, citations and various other records, reports, memos and correspondences.

* Performs any other related duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

* Associate's Degree (AA/AS) and 6 months of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and training.

* Valid state issued driver's license.

* Working knowledge of Microsoft Office or similar software

Other Necessary Requirements:

* May require evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.

* In the event of major storms or other emergency situations, this position may be subject to 24-hour shifts or any other emergency schedule that is necessary to meet the City's needs.

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