HELP WANTED

The Borough of Trafford is seeking applicants for the full-time position of Code Enforcement Officer. A high school diploma or GED is required along with two (2) years of relevant experience.  Candidates will be required to pass a Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Records Check, Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, and drug testing.  A complete job description may be viewed on the borough’s website at www.traffordborough.com.  Salary DOQ.  The nature of this work is confidential.  Applicants must demonstrate professionalism, and an attention to detail and accuracy.  Applicants should also possess good customer service skills and a positive attitude.  Please contact the borough office at (412) 372-7652 or email traffordborough@comcast.net to request an application.  Deadline for submission is Monday, February 1, 2021 at 4:00 p.m.  Trafford Borough is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable federal or state laws.

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

• Conducting inspections for and issuing Commercial Conforming Use of 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

• Issuing and monitoring Building 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

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