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Code Enforcement Clerk City of Columbus - The Friendly City EEO Category: ClericalFLSA Status: Non-Exempt – Eligible for Overtime PaySalary: $15.00 / HOURLY – $31,200.00 ANNUALLY Position Summary Performs clerical and administrative duties in support of the City's Code Enforcement operations. Responsibilities include maintaining case files, processing complaints, preparing notices and correspondence, tracking deadlines, assisting the public, researching property information, and maintaining accurate records in City software systems. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Receives and processes code enforcement complaints and requests for service.
- Creates, maintains, and updates case files in CivicPlus or other City systems.
- Prepares notices, letters, certified mail, posting documents, and other correspondence.
- Tracks case deadlines, follow-up dates, and required actions.
- Maintains accurate records, photographs, documents, mailing information, and case history.
- Assists with nuisance, grass and weed, property maintenance, and other code enforcement cases.
- Researches property ownership, parcel information, maps, GIS records, and other public records as needed.
- Provides general information to citizens, property owners, tenants, and other interested parties.
- Coordinates case information with City departments and staff.
- Prepares reports, property lists, case summaries, and supporting documents.
- Assists with records needed for hearings, City Council actions, court matters, or other enforcement proceedings.
- Performs general office duties including data entry, filing, scanning, telephone communication, and document preparation.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to maintain accurate records and manage multiple cases and deadlines.
- Ability to communicate professionally and tactfully with the public and City staff, including in difficult or occasionally hostile situations.
- Ability to consistently and fairly follow applicable policies, ordinances, laws, codes, regulations, and procedures.
- Ability to prepare clear written correspondence and documents.
- Ability to use property maps, GIS, parcel records, and other resources to locate and research properties.
- Ability to learn and use City software systems and standard office software.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and work as part of a team.
- Ability to attend work and perform duties on a regular and consistent basis.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum of two years of clerical, administrative, customer service, records management, or related experience involving public contact and document processing.
- Equivalent education, training, and experience may be considered.
Physical Demands The physical demands associated with this position may include sitting, standing, walking, stooping, bending, lifting, typing, writing, and use of standard office equipment. General Statement This description outlines the general duties and responsibilities of the position and is not intended to include every task that may be assigned. Duties may be modified based on the operational needs of the City. Application Deadline Closing Date: October 22, 2026 Related Document View the Related Document for additional job information
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