Code Inspector Provisional City Job in United States Recruiting by City of Oklahoma City

$20.70 - $32.13 Hourly

Note: The normal starting pay for this position is the minimum of the pay range listed above. A higher rate of pay may be considered, dependent on the qualifications and experience of the selected applicant and/or the City’s step placement policy.

Full-time City employees will receive preference in the following order: major division first, then department, then all other full-time City employees. Part-time/year-round City employees will receive preference next. If there are no qualified full-time City employees or part-time/year-round City employees, external applicants will then be considered.

Important Application Information: Completion of the supplemental questions is required.Applicant responses to supplemental questions must specifically answer the questions asked. Responses to supplemental questions must be supported bywork history/information listed on the application/resume.Applications may not be reviewed if specific responses to supplemental questions have not been provided.

This job classification has been designated as a safety sensitive job classification in accordance with the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act, 63 O.S., § 427.1 et seq., (OSCN 2019), effective August 29, 2019. This means employees in this job classification can be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination if they test positive for marijuana components or metabolites, even if they possess a medical marijuana license.

JOB SUMMARY

This posting will be used to fill a current vacancy in the Code Enforcement Line of Business of the Development Services Department within the City of Oklahoma City and is under the direction of an immediate supervisor. However, an eligibility list will be established or supplemented for filling future vacancies in the department, per provisions of the AFSCME collective bargaining agreement. The Code Inspector Provisional is a training position in which knowledge and application of municipal business licensing, nuisance abatement, and zoning codes and ordinances are acquired. Prior to assuming the position, employees in this classification must have obtained specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities related to code enforcement. Essential job functions include: exchanging information with citizens regarding the interpretation of codes and ordinances, when investigating complaints and while conducting inspections to determine if City ordinance and code violations have occurred; verifying and enforcing municipal licensing requirements for business operations, occupancy, etc.; researching and compiling property and land use information; and preparing reports, notices, and citations regarding identified code violations. The Code Inspector Provisional must use tact and diplomacy in dealing with irate citizens, business owners, outside agencies, etc. Violations of municipal codes and ordinances may require field inspections and evidence collection for possible use in court testimony. The position works closely with citizens to explain and interpret how codes and ordinances apply to individual cases. Employees are responsible for decisions made concerning the application and/or interpretation of municipal ordinances as they apply to individual situations. Inspections are frequently carried out independently, requires local travel, and the use of a motor vehicle. Work products are reviewed by a supervisor for accuracy and compliance with applicable policies and procedures. 

VETERANS PREFERENCE

Honorably discharged veterans of the United States Active Duty Armed Forces, National Guard, and Reserve Forces who are not currently employed full-time by the City of Oklahoma City and who meet the qualifications for the position shall be given preference. To receive preference, veterans must submit verification of honorable discharge from the United States military service (Department of Defense Form DD214 or NGB Form 22) prior to the closing date of the vacancy announcement. 

JOB REQUIREMENTS 

NOTE: Code Inspector Provisional is an interim or temporary classification for otherwise qualified individuals who do not meet the full certification requirements of a Code Inspector I. By state law the employee will be required to possess or obtain an Oklahoma Code Enforcement Certification within one (1) year of hire/promotion/transfer/demotion. Continued employment is contingent upon obtaining a valid Oklahoma Code Enforcement Certification within one (1) year from the date of hire/promotion/transfer/demotion.

COMPETENCIES

WORKING CONDITIONS 

Note: Typical City employee working hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. However, working hours vary (may require work to begin before 8:00 a.m. and/or end beyond 5:00 p.m., and/or may require work on weekends and holidays), and are subject to change, based on the duties and location of the position and the business needs of the assigned work unit/department.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

OTHER DETAILS

Note: An eligibility list will be established from this posting consisting of applicants who receive a score of 70 percent or better. Multiple selection procedures may be utilized; a minimum of 70 percent or better will be required on each; and the results of multiple selection procedures will be equally weighted. The eligibility list will be in effect for 180 days from the date of the final selection procedure and will be used to fill future vacancies.

Pay Method: City employees are required to receive pay electronically, either via direct deposit or pay card.

Background Investigation, Drug Testing, Physical Examination: Upon a conditional offer of employment/acceptance of position, the City of Oklahoma City will conduct a criminal history background check for external applicants. Applicants will be provided contact information for any third-party reporting agencies used to collect background information in connection with conditional offers of employment.

If the position accepted includes a driver license (commercial or non-commercial) Job Requirement, the City of Oklahoma City will obtain a Motor Vehicle Report for internal and external applicants. 

If the position accepted is safety sensitive and/or a driving position, internal and external applicants will be provided a copy of the City of Oklahoma City's Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy prior to being directed for a drug test.

If the position accepted is cyber security sensitive, internal and external applicants will be subject to a Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Interstate Identification Index (III) Fingerprint Background check. Additionally, employees in this job classification must complete Level 4 Security Awareness Training and pass an online certification test.

If the position accepted includes a lift/push/pull/carry Physical Requirement of 25 pounds and greater, internal and external applicants will be directed for a physical examination.