General Definition of Work Performs intermediate technical work enforcing the solid waste ordinance and various environmental codes, providing technical assistance to the public, inspecting properties, overseeing assigned enforcement activities, maintaining records, preparing reports, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Solid Waste Director. Essential Functions Qualification Requirements To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Enforces Solid Waste Ordinances; conducts on-site inspections after receiving complaints; takes and processes photographs; prepares and processes violation notices as required; posts stop work orders
- Maintains records and files concerning cases
- Testifies in court to obtain court ordered compliance inspections sites for compliance
- Answers questions from citizens, contractors, and buildings concerning ordinance provisions and enforcements regulations
- Presents solid waste enforcement related information at public forums, board meetings, homeowner meetings, etc.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education & Experience General knowledge of applying ordinances and codes; general knowledge of legal procedures related to the enforcement of ordinances and codes; ability to read and interpret site plans; ability to prepare factual reports and present same to appropriate board or commission; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; ability to enforce ordinances and regulations with firmness, tact, and impartiality; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with contractors, public officials, the general public, and co-workers. Associates/Technical degree with coursework in planning, geography, administration, or related field and moderate experience in code or law enforcement, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Valid Driver’s License in the State of North Carolina. Physical Requirements This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; work regularly requires speaking or hearing and using hands to finger, handle, or feel, frequently requires standing, walking and reaching with hands and arms and occasionally requires sitting, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, pushing or pulling, lifting and repetitive motions; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts and observing general surroundings and activities; work frequently requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g., business office, light traffic).
Benefits
There are a wide variety of benefits available to eligible Pender County employees. These benefits include: health, dental, vision, life insurance, optional life and disability insurance plans, flexible spending account, retirement program, 401(k) program, deferred compensation program, credit union membership and an employee assistance program.
Pender County Benefits Overview can be viewed here.