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Rental Housing Officer

EmergencyMD, West Jordan, UT, United States


Schedule:

7:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday - Friday, option to work 9/80 schedule.

SUMMARY
Under the supervision of the Community Preservation Manager, is responsible for the development and implementation of strategic initiatives to identify and monitor residential rental properties through the Good Landlord Program and Short-Term Rental Program. Address property management issues to help mitigate code violations and public nuisances from rental properties that impact the quality of life within our neighborhoods. Collaborate with a wide range of partners to create and implement action plans that support the mission and goals of our organization.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED
None.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Implement programs to improve property maintenance and licensing requirements

Monitor progress of property maintenance and licensing within the records management system(s) and be able to accurately document and report these findings

Monitor and conduct compliance follow-up on all residential rental properties to maintain neighborhood continuity

Coordinates activities with other city departments and personnel

Maintains accurate logs and reports within the records management system(s)

Provides educational information to citizens through handouts, presentations, and in one-on-one conversations

Attends training and information meetings concerning community programs

Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:

High school diploma or GED.

Experience:

Four years of customer service experience dealing with conflict resolution and handling customer complaints, oral presentations, and report writing. Two years of prior code enforcement, law enforcement, land use, planning or related experience.

Certifications/Licenses

Valid Utah Driver's License

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:

City zoning regulations and codes; health codes and their application

Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations

Working knowledge of Code Enforcement Operations, Business Licensing, Planning processes and Administrative Law processes

Principles and procedures of record keeping

Principles and techniques used in dealing with the public

Safe driving principles and practices

Good Landlord Program

Short-term Rental Program

Skill with:

Operating modern office equipment including computer equipment and software

Operating communications equipment including telephone and two-way radios

Operating a motor vehicle safely

Ability to:

Learn local geography, city streets, public buildings, and businesses

Learn to properly interpret and make decisions in accordance with federal, state, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations

Prepare clear and concise reports

Keep records and files of work progress

Meet and deal with the public tactfully and effectively

Exercise good judgment, flexibility, creativity, and sensitivity in response to changing situations and needs

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing

Communicate professionally with citizens, other employees, and agencies in difficult and possibly hostile situations

Prioritize and multitask efficiently with strong organizational skill

Strong organizational skills

Work independently and as part of a team

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Work in a standard office environment which includes reaching, bending, sitting, standing, talking, hearing, and listening. Ability to travel to different sites and locations. Ability to handle extreme pressure and fatigue due to daily exposure to almost always stressful situations. Must be able to lift and carry 30lbs for 25 yards.

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