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Job Summary

Under the general direction of the Planning and Zoning Administrator (or other designated supervisor), this position ensures compliance with land use, zoning, and building regulations through field investigations, permit oversight, and enforcement actions. The position serves in a cross-functional capacity, coordinating with Planning and Zoning, Building, Law Enforcement, Road and Bridge, and the Prosecutors Office to manage a centralized digital compliance log. This coordination enables swift and consistent documentation, review, and resolution of code violations and citizen complaints. In addition to performing administrative support duties, the role requires conflict resolution and mediation skills for handling contentious disputes among neighbors, citizens, and contractors. The individual must demonstrate strong computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office and GIS systems (ArcGIS/ArcCAD familiarity preferred), and either possess or obtain Building Inspection Certification within one year of hire. Responsibilities also include supervising any assigned staff, maintaining accurate records, issuing notices, scheduling inspections, and collaborating with various departments to ensure clear and efficient enforcement of County codes, ordinances, and regulations. This position involves both office-based administrative work and physically demanding field inspections requiring significant mobility and adherence to safety standards.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Investigates complaints and ensures compliance with County ordinances and regulations pertaining to land use, zoning, public nuisances, junked vehicles, illegal dumping, right-of-way obstruction, sign compliance, unsafe or incomplete building and permits, etc.
• Conducts research and reviews all conditional use permit applications to ensure ongoing compliance;
• Conducts field investigations of violation reports and complaints, takes pictures for case file and prepares reports of findings and actions;
• Ascertains and gathers facts related to code violation complaints and researches applicable ordinances, codes, laws and regulations;
• Ensures that the Planning and Zoning Administrator is aware of all suspected violations and enforcement actions;
• Administers preliminary sanctions, issues courtesy notices, correction notices and stop work orders, under direction of the Administrator or Building Official, to ensure compliance;
• Conducts follow-up investigations to ensure compliance with applicable codes and ordinances;
• Advises and educates the public on violations, compliance, and other aspects of the codes, ordinances and building/ permitting requirements;
• Prepares and maintains inspection and enforcement files, documents, reports, logs, findings, correspondence, enforcement, and related records;
• Performs time management and scheduling functions, meets deadlines, and sets project priorities;
• Responds to citizens questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner;
• Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with County policies, procedures, and safety practices;
• Conducts regular review of codes, ordinances, and regulations; receives legal interpretations as needed to direct enforcement, makes recommendations related to practical application of codes and ordinances; assists in adapting, modifying or rewriting codes as needed;
• Review approved conditional use permits annually, which may include an on-site inspection, to ensure compliance with any restrictions or conditions for the permit;
• Posting properties for public hearings;
• Delivering packets to commission members;
• Investigate/inspection of change of use for the certificate of occupancy for commercial business or structure;
• Assist in all department activities, including administrative, clerical, planning, and inspection;
• Performs all other duties as required.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED; and

Two (2) years customer service experience preferred related to code enforcement, planning and zoning, building inspection, investigation, or other closely related field; or

Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the duties of this job.

Must possess and maintain a valid Idaho drivers license and have/maintain