Trafford Borough Seeks Applicants for Code Enforcement Officer

Code Enforcement Officer
Job Description and Duties
Title: Code Enforcement Officer
Classification: Full-time, non-exempt employee
Description: Under general supervision, performs a variety of duties in support of the Borough’s local code
enforcement program; monitors and enforces a variety of applicable ordinances, codes, and
regulations related to zoning, land use, building codes, health and safety, blight, and other
matters of public concern; as well as, serves as a resource and provides information on Borough
regulations to property owners, residents, and businesses.
The Code Enforcement Officer is responsible for:
• Enforcing provisions of the International Property Maintenance Code
• Receiving and responding to resident complaints and other department reports on alleged violations of
zoning and related municipal codes and ordinances
• Conducting field investigations to inspect properties for code violations, attempting to make contact at
the residence or business to resolve a violation, and if necessary, issuing and posting warning notices,
notices of violation, and corrective notices
• Attending all hearings for ordinance violations, scheduling hearings when both parties are available
• Providing the Borough Manager with a detailed monthly report by the first Monday of each month
• Conducting inspections for and issuing Residential Occupancy Permits
• Ensure proper submission of applications, plans, and documents for Residential and Commercial
Building Permits
• Issuing and monitoring Zoning Permits to ensure provisions are followed
• Addressing Nuisance Violations
• Obtaining an inventory of amusement devices within borough establishments
• Sending notices of amusement fees due, including non-collected fees for previous years
• Handling all follow-up tasks for code violations, including writing and mailing letters, scheduling and
performing inspections, making calls, processing paperwork, and attending meetings
• Maintaining hard copies of all relevant documentation in the borough property files
• Scanning all relevant documentation into the borough’s online property files

The Borough of Trafford is accepting applications for the position of Code Enforcement Officer.  Resumes with Cover Letters should be submitted to Trafford Borough, P.O. Box 196, Trafford, PA 15085, Attention: Borough Manager.  Please contact the borough office at (412) 372-7652 with any questions or concerns.