CODE ENFORCEMENT/ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER

Job Requirements

• Prior animal handling experience preferred
• Knowledge of animal breeds and behavior helpful
• Valid Oklahoma Driver’s License
• Ability to work well with the Public, in person and by phone
• MUST be a Team player, able to work in a fast-pace environment and multi-task
• Safely and humanely, capture and transport animals, including those who are sick, injured or potentially dangerous.
• Write reports and record data on appropriate log/forms.
• Issue citations; obtain affidavits and testify in court.
• Conducts onsite inspections and re-inspections, investigates and determines the existence and type of code violations, pursues corrective action, determines a timeframe for compliance achievement, and issues notices of violations and citations if appropriate;
• Responds to inquiries and advises the public on compliance with nuisance and other regulations, and responds to citizen complaints regarding potential code violations;
• Evaluates citizen complaints;
• Inspects properties after notification of complaints;
• Communicates with irate citizens;
• Evaluates compliance to City Ordinances;
• Issues citations to property owners and/or tenants for violations of City Ordinances as appropriate;
• Inspects properties for cleanup;
• Re-Inspects properties to verify completion of cleanup and other services;
• Keeps detailed records on both paper and electronic form.
• Prepares letters and correspondence on various code violations, prepares legal notices and issues summons, properly documents violations, and preserves evidence as appropriate;

Benefits
•Health Insurance

•Dental insurance

 Life insurance

 On-the-job training

•Paid time off

•Retirement plan

•Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Supplemental schedule: • Evenings as needed • Nights as needed • On call • Overtime