Hiring: Blight Enforcement Officer

Village of Calumet, MI 
Blight Enforcement Officer (part-time): 10-15 hours per week
Pay Rate: $20 per hour
Supervised by:  Village Manager
 
Job Summary
The Blight Enforcement Officer is responsible for investigating and enforcing the Village of Calumet’s ordinances related to blight. The Blight Enforcement Officer will conduct on-site investigations to determine compliance with the blight ordinance, review potential violations, follow established procedures for working with property owners to resolve issues, and maintain related records.  This position will have considerable contact with citizens and must have excellent communication skills.
 
Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Patrol the Village to identify code violations at residential, business, and institutional properties.
• Respond to complaints of potential property code violations.
• Meet with property owners and/or tenants to review and educate regarding code requirements.
• Issue warnings, correction notices and citations to ensure code compliance.
• Follow the established process to help property owners and/or tenants resolve issues.
• Perform follow-up functions including re-inspections and monitoring status of notices of non-compliance.
• Maintain accurate and detailed case logs of all incidents and investigations by documenting facts using written reports and photographs.
• Conduct enforcement activities in a fair and consistent manner.

 
Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma
• Basic computer skills in Microsoft Office suite of programs
• Some experience with digital photography
• Effective oral and written communications skills
• Basic understanding of conflict resolution techniques
• Ability to solve problems and remain flexible in varying situations
• Good organization skills

 
Physical Demands and Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in a business office setting and regularly works outdoors, walking around the village investigating properties.  The employee may be frequently exposed to outside weather conditions.

To Apply 
​Complete the application by clicking the button below. Submit that with a letter of interest to: [email protected] or drop it off to the Village Hall, 340 6th St, Calumet, MI. You may also stop by the Village Hall to complete paper application. Call 906-337-1713 with any questions. 
 
*****The Village of Calumet is An Equal Opportunity Employer*****

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