Solid Waste Inspector

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS OF WORK This position involves daily field contact and the patrolling of public and private property for unsanitary conditions. Candidate must investigate conditions, ascertain facts and secure compliance with the Solid Waste Ordinance and other City laws and ordinances, as applicable. Assignments may be received both orally and in writing and all work is performed under the general direction of the Director of the Department of Solid Waste. ESSENTIAL EXAMPLES OF DUTIESThe following illustrates examples of some of the essential duties and responsibilities of the Solid Waste Inspector. There may be other essential functions, not listed below, in order to accomplish the tasks as presented by the Supervisor. - Interacts effectively with the public; - Provides assistance and general information to the public; - Issues violations and citations; - Re-inspects individual cases on a multitude of issues dealing with code compliance; - Investigates and inspects to ascertain compliance with pertinent laws and ordinances; - Attempts to secure compliance either voluntarily or by mandatory means through the use of a special master, the court system, or lien procedures when issues of non-compliance are discovered; - Assists other departments with field inspections; - Investigates citizen complaints and prepares reports; - Maintains adequate records and progress reports; - Makes appearances in court as a witness, when necessary; - Perform other related duties as required DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS - Good knowledge of the geography of the City, including the location and layout of primary and secondary streets and highways; - Good practical working knowledge of state and local codes and ordinances; - Ability to learn pertinent ordinances, laws and regulations, and ability to apply this knowledge to specific problems; - Ability to deal tactfully with the public; - Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and directi