**CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER**

                                                                                                                      Lake Havasu City, AZ

                                                                                                           Closing Date: Open Till Filled

OTF26-236

Salary: $25.68-$37.24/hourly

Grade: CP8

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Department: DSD/Code Enforcement

INITIAL APPLICATION REVIEW WILL TAKE PLACE TWO WEEKS AFTER OPEN. INTERESTED CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. ADDITIONAL APPLICATION REVIEW WILL ONLY BE CONDUCTED IF NECESSARY.

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT:

Do you have a sharp eye, great people skills, and a heart for helping? We’re on the lookout for someone who can spot a zoning violation from a mile away and explain it with a smile.

This isn’t just a job — it’s a mission to keep our city clean, safe, and proud. As a Code Enforcement Officer, you’ll spend a large portion of your day out in the field, solving problems, educating the public, and making Lake Havasu City shine.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Receives and records complaints from the public, staff, and outside agencies regarding violations of municipal code, ordinances, standards, and regulations.
• Conducts field investigations for reported violations of the municipal code, ordinances, standards, and regulations.
• Prepares and maintains documentation of violations including securing photographs and other pertinent data.
• Prepares and issues notices of violation and citations to property owners and other responsible parties according to applicable codes and regulations.
• Conducts follow-up investigations to ensure continued compliance with applicable codes and ordinances.
• Testifies in municipal court on civil and criminal code enforcement investigations.
• Provides information to the public, staff and outside agencies concerning code enforcement questions.
• Operates and maintains motor vehicles or other work-related equipment requiring a valid driver’s license

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IDEAL CANDIDATE:

We’re looking for someone who is

• Strong communication skills both in oral and written form and have the ability to communicate complex ideas. 
• Work cooperatively and effectively as a team contributor
• Have strong attention to detail and excellent customer service skills. 
• Have the ability to receive the public in person and over the phone using tact and diplomacy. 
• Have experience with enforcement, permitting, and inspections of Short-Term Vacation Rentals.

MINUMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 3-5 years of experience in customer service, interpreting municipal codes and zoning enforcement principles, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Possession of the Code Enforcement Officer Level I certification issued by the Code Enforcement League of Arizona (CELA) is preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License of appropriate class. 

Additional Comments

Lake Havasu City is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information. 

BENEFITS:

• Employer provided Medical/Rx (Health Savings Plan, Exclusive Provider Organization)
• Dental/Vision
• Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account/Health Savings Account
• Employer Provided Basic Life Insurance
• Optional Additional Life Insurance
• Optional Insurance-Critical Illness, Hospitalization Indemnity, Accident
• 11 Paid Holidays Annually
• Bereavement Leave
• Paid Time Off 
• Short Term Disability 
• Long Term Disability
• Opportunities for advancement
• Sworn Police Officers participate in the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS). 
• Optional Deferred Compensation
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Service Awards

Applicants for employment opportunities should be aware of the Lake Havasu City policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol. These policies have not been altered by the passage of Proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the City's Drug Free Workplace Policy. All positions within the City are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment.  

The City reserves the right to consider only the most highly qualified applicants. The succeeding examination processes may be required: training and experience, testing, panel interview, employment eligibility verification (EEV) requirements, psychological evaluation, polygraph test, background investigation and alcohol/drug screening test. Appointment subject to successful background investigation and City paid post-employment medical examination after an offer of employment has been made.