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1896 - Resolution - Establishing Employment Positions Code Enforcemetn Officer and Associate PlannerRESOLUTION NO. 1896 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD, WASHINGTON ESTABLISHING THE EMPLOYMENT POSITIONS OF CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER AND ASSOCIATE PLANNER AND ELIMINATING THE COMBINED POSITION OF CODE ENFORCEMENT/ASSOCIATE PLANNER. WHEREAS, it is necessary for the city to periodically review the duties and responsibilities of all employment positions, and WHEREAS, the employment position of Code EnforcemenVAssociate Planner has been reviewed and based upon the current job duties and level of responsibility it is determined that these pos'itions should be reclass'ified into two separate positions of Code Enforcement Officer and Associate Planner, and WHEREAS, the job descriptions are attached hereto and with the salaries as set forth have been reviewed by the Mayor and Councilmembers, now, therefore, THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD DOES HEREBY RESOLVE THAT: SECTION 1. Effective June 12, 2000 the employment positions of Code Enforcement Officer and Associate Planner are hereby established. SECTION 2: The City Clerk is authorized to establish a job description identifying the essential and basic job functions along with minimum skills and abilities required for this position. PASSED by the City Council of the City of Port Orchard, APPROVED by the Mayor and attested by the Clerk in authentication of such passage this 12th d f June 2000. ATTdil=rtft Patricia Parks, City Clerk jOB DESCRIPTION job Title: Code Enforcement Officer FLSA Classification: Professional Non-Exempt Department: Public Works Date of Last Revision: May 2000 Reports To: City Planner This is a Fair Labor Standards Act non-exempt position. The Code Enforcement Officer is not a Civil SeNice employee. It is anticipated that he/she will be required to attend meetings during other than normal work hours, and may be called back to work before or after regularly scheduled work hours or on scheduled days off. Major Function and Purpose The Code Enforcement Officer is responsible for enforcing land use regulations and has limited authority to issue infractions, pursuant to City policies. In addition to code enforcement, the Code Enforcement Officer will implement the City stormwater program, assist in processing permits, and represent the City as directed. General Function The Code Enforcement Officer performs code enforcement of land use issues and nuisance infractions, verifies compliance with land use conditions, implements the stormwater program, and assist in the office as determined by the City Planner. The person will be able to fully understand the pertinent City ordinances, the foundation of these ordinances as based on land use law and be able to clearly communicate these concepts to the public. Supervision Responsibilities This is a non-supeNisory position. JOB DESCRIPTION: CODE ENFORCEMENT PAGE10F4 job Duties and Responsibilities The job duties and responsibilities represented in this job description in no way imply that these are the only duties to be performed. Employees occupying the position will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by a supervisor. This job description reflects general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including working in other function areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or to otherwise balance the work load. • Enforce land use regulations in the City • Enforce public nuisance regulations • Review building permits for stormwater compliance • Review completed construction for land use condition compliance • Monitor the City to ensure compliance with zoning and nuisance regulations • Follow-up on citizen and agency complaints on land use matters • Represent the City at Court appearances • Process applications for stormwater permits • Interact with the public and the development community in person, over the phone, and/or on site • Prepare written reports and correspondence as required • Coordinate with other City, County, and State Departments Knowledge, Skills and Abilities While requirements may be representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and abilities, to perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. • Ability to read, understand, and evaluate site development plans for land use impacts and consistency with local regulations. • Ability to understand and monitor local, state, and federal regulations applicable to land use development. • Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. JOB DESCRIPTION: CODE ENFORCEMENT PAGE2 OF4 • Ability to prepare and analyze planning studies and communicate findings of these studies. • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and departments, the public, the development community, and members of various boards and commissions. • Ability to understand and to carry out oral and written instructions and to do work independently in the performance of regularly assigned duties. • Ability to work well with people in difficult situations. Working Conditions Work is performed both in an office environment and in the field. There are no extraordinary physical demands on the employee in this position. Repeated interruption of the work routine is typical. This position requires extensive reading and involves repetitive motion tasks. The work area can be noisy. Outside work is often done during inclement weather. Physical Requirements The Code Enforcement Officer must have the overall stamina and ability to perform moderate to strenuous physical activity, including the ability to stand or walk for long periods of time, work in inclement weather and to visit structures under construction. Job requirements may include the ability to climb, bend, and work in tight or confined areas. In addition, close vision, color vision and far vision are essential to performance of the position. Corrective lenses may be utilized. The incumbent must be able to hear alarms and have the ability to audibly identify the presence of a danger or hazard. Must be able to drive to on-site visits and navigate a variety of terrain on foot, in all weather conditions. Recruiting Requirements • High School Diploma, required • College level courses in land use planning or related field is highly desirable • Valid Washington State driver's license or ability to obtain prior to employment • Must be bondable • Physically fit to allow inspections of construction sites • Must be able to attend late night meetings as required • All city employees must successfully pass a pre-employment Drug Testing as prescribed by the City's Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy. JOB DESCRIPTION: CODE ENFORCEMENT PAGE30F4 Experience and Training • Three years experience preferred • Any combination of experience and training that provides the desired skills, knowledge and abilities. Requirements outlined in this job description may be subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities who are otherwise qualified for employment in this position. However, some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the Employer and employee and is subject to change as the needs of the Employer and requirements of the job change. JOB DESCRIPTION' CODE ENFORCEMENT PAGE4 OF4 CI--T-.·-_ ·y_/ 0-~--'F--. p-~,0/" R----·T·----or-· ·R· ·c-·· 'H'-_ ---AR--, o--_--j ' i ' e-• ,~'J!'r' • ,r ' ', ! ~ ' '••--! ~ , ~ : j __ , ~ _· .. _.,_,~-•• -~·'.1 _, ., ___ ,J!'. "-''-~ _;/-. _,.' _ _,,,./ JOB DESCRIPTION -- job Title: Associate Planner FLSA Classification: Professional Non-Exempt Department: Public Works Date of Last Revision: May 2000 Reports To: City Planner This is a Fair Labor Standards Act non-exempt position. The Associate Planner is not a Civil Service employee. It is anticipated that he/she will be required to attend meetings during other than normal work hours, and may be called back to work before or after regularly scheduled work hours or on scheduled days off. Major Function and Purpose The Associate Planner is responsible for assisting the City Planner in all municipal land use issues. The Associate Planner will assist the City Planner in current planning tasks such as processing building permits, land use applications, rezones, subdivisions, and studies. In addition, he/she will be (prepared) to assist in code enforcement, on an as-needed basis. General Function The Associate Planner works in current planning, as determined by the City Planner. The person will be able to fully understand the pertinent City ordinances, the foundation of these ordinances as based on land use law and be able to clearly communicate these concepts to the public. The Associate Planner will prepare land use studies and plans, under the direction of the City Planner. The Associate Planner will make presentations to the City Planning Commission and City Council. Supervision Responsibilities This is a non-supervisory position. JOB DESCRIPTION' ASSOCIATE PLANNER PAGE 1 OF 4 '- job Duties and Responsibilities The job duties and responsibilities represented in this job description in no way imply that these are the only duties to be performed. Employees occupying the position will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by a supervisor. This job description reflects general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including working in otherfunction areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or to otherwise balance the work load. • Review building permits for zoning compliance • Review completed construction for land use condition compliance • Follow-up on citizen and agency complaints on land use matters • Process applications for land use actions • Assist in the preparation of complex planning studies • Prepare staff reports and makes public presentations to the Planning Commission and City Council • Interact with the public and the development community in person, over the phone, and/or on site • Prepare written reports, plans and correspondence as required • Coordinate with other City, County and State Departments • Enforce land use regulations, in the absence of the Code Enforcement Officer Knowledge, Skills and Abilities While requirements may be representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and abilities, to perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. • Ability to read, understand, and evaluate site development plans for land use impacts and consistency with local regulations. • Ability to understand and monitor local, state, and federal regulations applicable to land use development. • Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. • Ability to prepare and analyze planning studies and communicate findings of these studies. JOB DESCRIPTION: ASSOCIATE PlANNER PAGE 2 OF4 • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and departments, the public, the development community, and members of various boards and commissions. • Ability to understand and to carry out oral and written instructions and to do work independently in the performance of regularly assigned duties. • Ability to make public presentations to audiences of various sizes. • Ability to work well with people in difficult situations. Working Conditions Work is performed primarily in an office environment. There are no extraordinary physical demands on the employee in this position. Repeated interruption of the work routine is typical. This position requires extensive reading and involves repetitive motion tasks. The work area can be noisy. Physical Requirements The Associate Planner must have the overall stamina and ability to perform moderate to strenuous physical activity, including the ability to stand or walk for long periods of time, and to visit structures under construction. job requirements may include the ability to climb, bend, and work in tight or confined areas. In addition, close vision, color vision and far vision are essential to performance of the position. Corrective lenses may be utilized. The incumbent must be able to hear alarms and have the ability to audibly identify the presence of a danger or hazard. Must be able to drive to on-site visits and navigate a variety of terrain on foot, in all weather conditions. Recruiting Requirements • Bachelor's Degree in land use planning or related field is highly desirable • Valid Washington State driver's license or ability to obtain priorto employment • Must be bondable • Physically fit to allow inspections of construction sites • Must be able to attend late night meetings as required • All city employees must successfully pass a pre-employment Drug Testing as prescribed by the City's Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy. JOB DESCRIPTION' ASSOCIATE PlANNER PAGE 3 OF 4 Experience and Training • One year experience preferred • Any combination of experience and training that provides the desired skills, knowledge and abilities. Requirements outlined in this job description may be subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities who are otherwise qualified for employment in this position. However, some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the Employer and employee and is subject to change as the needs of the Employer and requirements of the job change. JOB DESCRIPTION, ASSOCIATE PLANNER PAGE 4 OF4