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Chattanooga, a vibrant and growing community of over 190,000 residents within a metropolitan area of nearly 600,000, is known as the Scenic City for a reason. Nestled along the Tennessee River and surrounded by the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, we are a hub of outdoor adventure and innovation. Home to the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) and Chattanooga State Community College, our city blends a rich industrial history with a tech-forward future-famously powered by the nations first community-wide Gig fiber-optic network. The City of Chattanooga was also recently designated as a National Park City, the first of its kind in the United States.
Our Organization
As a City, we are powered by a dedicated workforce of approximately 2,600 employees committed to excellence in public service and making Chattanooga the best community in the country. Our team ensures our city thrives through a wide range of municipal services, including:
Why Choose Chattanooga?
The City of Chattanoogas workforce is the heartbeat of our community. We dont just offer jobs; we offer careers with purpose: making Chattanooga the best city in America. We are committed to being the premier employer of choice in Southeast Tennessee by providing:
In Chattanooga, work-life balance means you can finish your shift and be at a trailhead or on the water before the sun sets.
Our mission is to work together to build a safe, vibrant, and sustainable city for all Chattanoogans. To do that, it takes a team of skilled and passionate individuals. So, if youd like to call Chattanooga home - or maybe you already do! - and want to further your career through meaningful work that makes a true impact where you live, wed love to talk to you.
Salary: $20.55 - $24.83 (GS.7) Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. (EST) Hours may vary due to work assignments, or projects.Work Location: 1250 Market Street, Chattanooga, TN FLSA Status: This is a Non-Exempt position. Department: Public Works
CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY:
Incumbents in this classification may specialize in a focus area such as demolition of substandard housing or zoning/floodplain compliance and are responsible for conducting on-site inspections of minimum housing standards, zoning/land use compliance, floodplain management compliance, signage, historic preservation, litter, overgrowth, illegal dumping on private property and ROW, abandoned/inoperable vehicles, garbage, bulky trash, yard trash, graffiti and removing illegal (bandit) signs. Duties include: maintaining records of inspections; issuing warrants and citations; presenting court cases; and conducting title searches. Work is performed with moderate supervision.
SERIES LEVEL:
The Code Enforcement Inspector 2 is the second level of a four level code enforcement series.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
(The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.)
DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC DUTIES (if any):
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma or GED and three (3) years of any combination of relevant education, training or experience sufficient to perform the essential duties of the job will be considered. Examples of relevant experience include engaging in code enforcement inspection activities such as property maintenance or housing/zoning/land use compliance, floodplain management compliance, presenting courts cases and conducting title searches or any combination of equivalent experience and education.
LICENSING AND CERTIFICATIONS:
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Knowledge of applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, codes, rules, regulations, policies and procedures; basic investigation techniques; caseload management principles; construction and building maintenance principles; inspection procedures; customer service principles; basic courtroom procedures.
Skill in providing customer service; conducting field inspections of properties; identifying code violations; interpreting and applying applicable laws, ordinances, codes, rules, regulations, policies and procedures; using a computer and related software applications; preparing documentation for court proceedings; handling a caseload; mediating hostile situations; preparing and maintaining records; and, communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Position in this class typically requires reaching, lifting, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Incumbents may be subjected to fumes, odors, dusts, gasses, extreme temperatures and infectious diseases.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The City of Chattanooga, Tennessee is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
This position requires pre-employment screening(s) that include: background check/ lift test
The City of Chattanooga, Tennessee is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
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