This position is part of the AFSCME employee group. 

Learn more about our benefits HERE.  

• Medical, vision and dental benefits for employee and family, paid at 100% by the City with the opportunity to buy-up to a lower deductible plan
• Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance – policy value of $50,000 paid by the City
• Long-term disability insurance provided by the City
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA-VEBA) contributions provided by the City

• Oregon Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) lifetime pension after retirement at no cost to employee
• PERS is 100% fully paid as the City pays both the employer and the employee’s (6%) contributions
• Deferred Compensation retirement plan (Section 457 Plan) for employee's retirement planning

• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• The City’s Wellness Program promotes physical, social, emotional, intellectual, financial and environmental wellness with various goals and challenges to participate in throughout the year. Employees may qualify for wellness incentives by completing milestones set within the program up to $200 annually
• Access to the City's fully equipped fitness center 24/7

• Performs investigations of blighted conditions of occupied or buildings left abandoned, unsecured, partially destroyed or in an unreasonable state of partial construction. This includes unpainted or paint that has been allowed to deteriorate within the City and obtains code compliance with appropriate rules, guidelines and architectural standards governing violating conditions.
• Investigates and resolves blighted conditions using tact and diplomacy to encourage voluntary compliance.
• Coordinates necessary inspections and monitors project status.  Maintains accurate records and completes investigative reports on each complaint investigated.
• Facilitate code compliance when violations are identified by educating businesses and residents about their responsibilities under the code. 
• Prepares and sends appropriate compliance letters, works with citizens to achieve voluntary compliance, and performs follow-up inspections.  May issue citations in cases where compliance is not voluntarily provided.
• Coordinates compliance efforts and responds with other City departments to address community livability concerns.  Works closely with the Building Safety and Planning Departments to coordinate responses to a variety of land use, building, and livability issues.
• Develops and maintains forms, records, and reports; documents code violations with photographs and case notes.
• Responds to inquiries from the public, City staff, and others, interpreting and explaining City codes, ordinances, policies, and procedures pertaining to code compliance.
• May receive subpoenas, present evidence, and testify in court on code violation cases.
• Stays up to date with changes in codes, laws relative to blight, and enforcement techniques through continuing education and professional development opportunities.
• The scope of the assigned area will depend on departmental structure and is at the discretion of the Community Development Director or designated staff.