Code Enforcement

APPLY ONLINE AT www.twinfallscounty.org.CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY
Performs code compliance and enforcement duties including outreach and education related to land use, public rights of way and building regulations. Performs professional planning work related to planning and zoning assignments; advises the Community Development Services Department Director, CDS Staff, the Planning & Zoning Commission, and the Board of County Commissioners regarding various land use issues and policies.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  (illustrative only and may vary by assignment) SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Potentially get certified as a Residential Inspector and perform simple building inspections to support Building Department.

CLASSIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for an individual to satisfactorily perform each essential duty satisfactorily and be successful in the position. 

Knowledge of:

• County, state, and other applicable public nuisance, zoning, building code, solid waste, general health, subdivision, rural addressing, and related codes and ordinances;
• Public relations and education, communication, and customer service principals, techniques, and objectives;
• Investigative methods, techniques, and objectives, including documentation and record-keeping;
• Mitigation and enforcement methods and techniques, including notification, voluntary compliance, administrative hearing, and legal proceedings;
• Conflict resolution methods;
• Standard practices and procedures for plan, permit, and license application review, evaluation and approval, including documentation;
• Research methods and techniques;
• Zoning ordinance development and enforcement

Skill and Ability to:

• Knowledge of GIS/ArcView and permit tracking software.
• Knowledge of Local Land Use Planning Act and related legislation of State of Idaho desirable.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Publisher.
• Basic knowledge of principles of surveying and building construction.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of basic office management and organization.
• Skills in public speaking.
• Ability to compile data and information for reports and compose correspondence.
• Ability to work under own initiative and utilize independent judgment.
• Ability to gather and analyze data, come to a conclusion and develop a plan of action to solve problems.
• Ability to work effectively with co-workers, department directors, elected officials and the general public.
• Ability to develop, implement and interpret regulations, policies and procedures through preparing and presenting clear, concise reports both orally and in writing.
• Ability to manage unhappy taxpayers/property owners.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in a fast pace environment.
• Must possess a valid Idaho Driver’s License.
• Maintain confidentiality.

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

• High school diploma or GED;
• Valid Idaho State Drivers License;
• County, state, and other applicable public nuisance, zoning, building code, solid waste, general health, subdivision, rural addressing, and related codes and ordinances;
• Public relations and education, communication, and customer service principals, techniques, and
• objectives;
• Investigative methods, techniques, and objectives, including documentation and record-keeping;
• Mitigation and enforcement methods and techniques, including notification, voluntary compliance, administrative hearing, and legal proceedings;
• Conflict resolution methods;
• Standard practices and procedures for plan, permit, and license application review, evaluation and approval, including documentation;
• Research methods and techniques;
• Zoning ordinance development and enforcement.

Salary : $23