OBJECTIVE:

EXPERIENCE:

1/2008 - 11/2012

Code Enforcement Officer

Inspects residential, commercial, and industrial buildings to assure compliance with zoning, nuisance, land use, and the Municipal Code. Records accurately the findings of the inspection, the corrections needed, and issues orders to comply to achieve compliance with the Code. Assures corrections are made to violations of the zoning, land use, nuisance of the Municipal Code in a timely manner. Assures compliance with codes for signs, land use, zoning, required landscaping, fences and hedges, barbed wire, razor ribbon. Assures compliance with the sign ordinance regarding size and placement. Removes signs placed illegally in the public right of way. Conducts thorough field inspections to identify possible violations of the sign ordinance. Responds to public inquiries and complaints regarding possible violations of the zoning, land use, and nuisance provisions of the Municipal Code in a timely manner. Thoroughly investigates possible violations gathering evidence, photographing the violation, contacting the responsible person, and assuring the correction of the violation. Keeps complainants aware of the status of their complaint. Works cooperatively and effectively with residents and property owners to achieve housing conditions which comply with zoning, land use, nuisance, and of the Municipal Code. Interprets codes and regulations and explains the code enforcement program. Prepares and keeps accurate logs, reports, and records regarding code enforcement inspections, violation notices and investigations which are legible, complete, up to date, and descriptive of problems encountered.

8/2005 - 1/2008

Permit Specialist - Building & Safety

Conduct minor plan checks to verify code compliance and issue appropriate permits. Assist customers and respond to inquiries regarding the need for approvals, permits and inspections, application status and the general code compliance of designs, procedures and materials. Calculate valuations and fees. Verify required professional and contractor licensing and insurance requirements. Determine that building projects have all prerequisite approvals prior to permit issuance. Obtain proper signatures and declarations on applications. Coordinate approvals for and prepare Certificates of Occupancy. Provides complete information for public record requests and reports of residential building records. Conduct research on property history including related permits and land use approvals, property ownership and legal addresses. Determine responsible parties and apply administrative costs, fines and permit fees for monitoring services. Maintain database for the computer permit tracking system, record imaging system, division operational reports and the seismic retrofit program. Prepare, maintain and archive plan review, permit, code enforcement and inspection records. Perform data entry and check data and information for accuracy. Maintain records and multiple filing systems. Distribute, receive and process a variety of forms. Design routine procedures and forms for the processing of records.

10/1998 - 8/2005

Refuse Inspector/Office Analyst

Coordinated nuisance abatement of refuse enclosures and point of collection to ensure residential, commercial and industrial compliance with code regulations. Responsible for informing and educating customers with regards to code violations through oral, written and electronic communications. Prepared and issued violation notices and citations. Gathered, maintained and presented written, photographic and electronic evidence necessary for enforcement efforts. Received and processed complaints of code violations by telephone, in-person and/or in writing. Performed proactive field inspections, responded to and investigated reports of municipal code violations related to the refuse and enterprise permit codes. Conducted interviews, field investigations and site surveillance. Interpreted municipal code, assessed violations, and identified alternative mitigation measures. Construction & Demolition Plan Review, Transfer Station Analyst, Private Hauler Coordinator, Responsible for assisting residents with billing inquiries, service concerns, collection schedules, and other customer service related issues.

4/2000 - 2/2002

Master Control Operator

Operated Master Control Board for on-air content. Logged in paid spots. Ran live programs with production crew. Entered paid spots and programs into the computer system.

EDUCATION:

Associate Degree