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HomeMy WebLinkAboutEnvironmental Health Compliance Officer - JEFFERSON COUNTY Job Description Job Title: Environmental Health Compliance Officer Department: Health & Human Services Reports To: Environmental Health Director FLSA Exempt: NO Union: UFCW BBP: NO Grade: 29 Location: Castle Hill Of~c-" Human Resource Manager:cX1:vH-1 C{ Approved Date: March 2004 hke~i~} SUMMARY: Performs field inspections to determine Environmental Health Code compliance by locating and resolving cases which involve enforcement of County and State public health codes.Attempts to achieve compliance through communications with the complainant, analyzing and interpreting the applicable code, and coordinating investigations with the appropriate field person, determining the appropriate enforcement action and pursuing legal remedies through obtaining evidence, photos, and information that may be presented in court by performing the following duties. - ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned: Receives and investigates complaints of alleged violations of County codes and ordinances using discretion in the method of enforcement. Coordinates with other field staff for follow-up inspections to assure compliance of violations notices and stop work orders. Researches records and other information. Prepares reports of inspections, investigations and other pertinent work performed. Recommends and coordinates appropriate actions to be taken. Issues stop work orders when necessary, monitors compliance, and writes letters to individuals when necessary regarding compliance or infraction and remedies. Gathers evidence and photos in an appropriate manner to allow presentation in court if necessary. Confers with other County staff and legal counsel to verify code violations. Participates in the review and development of amendments to County codes. Assists the public by phone, in writing and in the office with code compliance questions, application forms and general understanding of requirements. Provides back -up to other staff as needed, including the staff that do field inspections. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This job has no supervisory responsibilities. COMPETENCY: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate competency in the following: Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Conserves organizational resources. Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values. Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity. Judgement - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions. Planning/Organizing - Prioritize and plan work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources. Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments. Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Quantity - Completes work in timely manner. Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly. Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events. Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time. Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. - EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school in law enforcement, paralegal, or similar discipline and four (4) years related field experience in code enforcement, including direct contact with the public in an inspection or enforcement area, building, planning, or environmental sanitation, paralegal, criminal justice; OR BA in a criminal justice, law enforcement or law related field, and two (2) years related field experience in code enforcement, including direct contact with the public in an inspection or enforcement area, building, planning, or environmental sanitation, paralegal, criminal justice; and or training; OR Equivalent combination of education and experience. LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations and legal property descriptions. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. COMPUTER SKILLS: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge ofMS Access Database software; MS Explorer Internet software; PERMIT PLAN Project Management software; MS Excel Spreadsheet software and MS Word Word Processing software. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Valid Washington State Driver's License Inspector Certification or equivalent from the Council on Licensure, Enforcement and Regulation is desirable OTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Knowledge of County codes, ordinances and regulations relating to environmental health enforcement and principles; principles, methods and techniques relating to enforcement activities; conflict resolution methods, and legal proceedings, governmental regulations, policies and procedures. Ability to handle and resolve stressful situation in a professional manner, demonstrating tact, patience, and courtesy. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff~ other agencies and the general public. Ability to recognize, evaluate and properly resolve unique problems or situations requiring the exercise of good judgement. Ability to work independently. Must have good organizational skills, public speaking skills, and the ability to participate in hearing in a clear and comprehensive manner in front of a group of citizens. Ability to perform field inspections when required. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger,handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to focus. CAREER LADDER This position is not part of a career ladder.