Code Enforcement Officer

City of Neenah Mission: "We strengthen our community by building on the past, owning the present, and stewarding the future together."

City of Neenah Core Values:-

-Pursue Growth-Individual development positively influences the community.

-Encourage Innovation-Anticipate change. Embrace creativity and inspire ideas.

-Cultivate Collaborative Relationships-Succeed by fostering mutual respect as we grow and work together.

-Engage with Our Community-Acknowledge people. Hear people. Include people.

Position Overview: The City of Neenah is seeking an individual whose passion is to provide a safe and inviting community by providing general code enforcement functions and administering and enforcing municipal codes. The majority of work involved performing enforcement tasks in gaining compliance with a variety of quality-of-life ordinances including property inspections, order issuance and compliance checks. This position works independently with little supervision.

Our Mission: The City of Neenah Police Department's mission is to address property maintenance and quality of life issues to improve the safety and standard of living in the City of Neenah. Code Enforcement works with citizens, residents, and property owners to address complaints and work towards compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Secures code compliance through education and enforcement which may include citation preparation, citation issuance and legal testimony.
• Perform education and enforcement tasks in gaining compliance with a variety of property maintenance and quality of life ordinances in the City of Neenah including, but not limited to, long grass, sidewalk snow removal, brush, garbage, vision clearance, banners and signs, junk and debris, junk or unlicensed vehicles, improper parking of vehicles and trailers, etc.
• Initiates warning letters, citations, or civil actions on violations.
• Prepares reports and maintains records to be submitted to state and local authorities for all programs.
• Meets with homeowners, landlords, and tenants to discuss concerns with code issues found and correction notices issued by the Code Enforcement Inspector as a result of inspection activity.
• Meets with and communicates with other city officials, including members of the Department of Public Works, the Department of Community Development, the City Attorney, and elected officials to discuss certain violations and to formulate an enforcement plan.
• Assists the Department of Community Development and the City Attorney's office with issuing of citations and delivery of paperwork as needed for their cases.
• Implement and utilize the techniques and processes as provided by City staff to identify violations, to communicate with offending parties, and to gain compliance.
• Assist the police department with miscellaneous duties as needed, such as traffic direction, community service, administrative duties, etc.
• Additional duties included in full job description.

Qualifications:

• Education: Associates Degree; or 60 college credits or High School diploma with 2 years' previous code/ordinance enforcement law enforcement experience
• Experience: 3 years customer relations
• Other: Valid Wisconsin driver license, or the ability to obtain a within 3 months.

Salary and Benefits:

• Salary Range: $45,006.00 to 53,800.50, depending on experience.
  • Salary range reflects base to midpoint of the pay scale. Offers above midpoint require Council approval.
• The City of Neenah offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
  • Health, dental, and life insurance.
  • Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS).
  • Paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation.

Application Process: Interested candidates should submit an online application, resume, and cover letter as soon as possible. Applications without a cover letter and resume will not be considered. The position will remain open until filled, and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Candidates being considered may be asked to participate in a phone screen, skills assessment, and an in-person interview. All candidates are subject to an extensive criminal background and driving record screening.

Join our team and make a difference in the Neenah community through public education and compliance in municipal codes and ordinances.

The City of Neenah is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.