Code Compliance Specialist

We have a vision for Silverton in 2035, we envision a Silverton that honors its history, traditions, and heritage, embraces diversity, encouraging thoughtful change while celebrating our past, present and future. Out future Silverton is a connected community with broad citizen engagement, a clear vision for the future, and a detailed plan of action to achieve it. We envision a Silverton with a strong economy and viable, locally owned businesses, carefully balancing economic growth with our continued small-town livability, quality of life and affordability. Our Silverton is guided by a comprehensive plan for our future growth, with strong leadership, meaningful public involvement, informed decisions, and agreement on our community’s key directions. We envision a Silverton that meets the basic needs of all of its residents, including quality jobs, affordable housing, accessible health care, and community safety. Education in our Silverton is a top priority for the entire community, providing our students with the best start in life, driving our community’s progress, and shaping its future.

Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, the City of Silverton is a historic town with a population of 10,687. Always an agricultural center, it is now described as Oregon’s Garden City. Silverton is known for its historic downtown, gardens, restaurants, antique boutiques, art galleries, shops, and numerous churches. The City of Silverton hosts several festivals throughout the year that celebrate culture with painters, players, poets, and musicians all taking center stage in community life. Citizens truly appreciate and enjoy the small town feel that Silverton offers. The City’s countryside is rich with history and adventure too. Family farms, nurseries and wineries offer opportunities to pick berries, apples, or peaches, find a Christmas tree, or taste wine from the local vineyards.

Just four miles to the north is Mt. Angel, home to the renowned Oktoberfest. Iverson Farms, home of the Wooden Shoe Tulip festival, is down the road. Salem, the state’s capital, is 11 miles to the west. To the south you will find some of Oregon’s finest recreational activities. Silver Falls State Park, the largest state park in Oregon, is home to ten waterfalls and offers hiking, biking, and riding trails, camping, and swimming. You can always enjoy big city amenities in Portland just 45 minutes away.

Our Mission is to provide exceptional public service that ensures safety, maintains infrastructure, preserves our unique heritage, and protects our natural resources, while proactively pursuing emerging opportunities to enhance our quality of life.

Join our team and help us maintain our mission and move forward toward our vision!

The City of Silverton is committed to building a community where people thrive, have a sense of safety, connection, and belonging, so everyone is honored and celebrated for the richness in diversity they bring. We encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds and lived experience to apply.

To Apply:

Applicants should attach all of the following and submit to HR@silverton.or.us  or deliver to City Hall (306 S. Water Street, Silverton, OR):

1. Completed City of Silverton Employment Application
2. Cover letter
3. Resume

Position Summary:

The Code Compliance Specialist reports to the Community Development Director and is responsible for enhancing and building the Code Compliance program, investigating potential violations of the Silverton Municipal Code; working to obtain voluntary compliance from the responsible parties as well as conducting follow-up inspections and monitoring progress. Incumbents are responsible for report writing, case management, and follow-up to ensure code compliance. Periodically monitors downtown for parking violations. May take formal enforcement actions to include, issuance of parking citations, or imposition of civil penalties (refer to the job description for a detailed list of duties).

Essential Functions:

Tasks listed are intended to be descriptive and not restrictive.  An employee in this classification may perform any of the tasks listed; however, these examples do not include all the tasks which an employee may be expected to perform.

• Respond to general inquiries from the public and other agencies regarding City ordinances and code compliance policies, procedures, and cases.
• Issue parking citations for violations of parking ordinances and statutes in the Central Business District and areas where parking meters have been installed pursuant to City Ordinance.
• Enforce loading zone restrictions and handicapped parking statutes.
• Handle administrative duties associated with filing of parking tickets, sending letters to violators, sorting and accounting for tickets issued and received. Testifies in Municipal Court on contested parking violations.
• Conducts field investigations of potential code violations.  Gathers evidence; compares facts with code requirements; makes findings; delivers written correction correspondence; issues warnings, correction notices, or citations; and provides court testimony.
• Identifies code violations and ensures the person responsible for the violation complies with signage and development code regulations; building occupancy; nuisances; noise; and other municipal code standards. Initiate investigation for observed violations and seek voluntary compliance from responsible parties.
• Respond to citizen complaints regarding potential Municipal Code violations.  Follows up with the citizen filing the complaint regarding the results of the investigation and deadline for compliance.
• Monitor and re-inspect properties to ensure continued compliance.
• Prepare and maintain investigative files including photographs of the violations, investigative reports, and reports of inspection and activities. Prepare letters, reports, notices, affidavits, administrative warrants, and citations in support of enforcement activities.
• Prepare notices outlining corrections methods, time limits, permits, and remedial work required.
• Research relevant background data using multiple databases to verify information related to enforcement investigations and complaints. Use computer databases to determine vehicle or property owner, and tenant information. Interpret tax and property ownership records, vehicle records, or documents related to enforcement complaints.
• Work with the Community Development Director to enhance and broaden the program.
• Make recommendations to the City regarding the revision of Ordinances.
• Assists the public with problem solving processes such as the “Neighbor to Neighbor” Mediation Program.
• May coordinate volunteer activities which could include park clean up or other opportunities to bring residents together to beautify and build collaboration within the community.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Valid State of Oregon driver’s license within six (6) months of hire.
• Two (2) years of experience in ordinance compliance, or a combination of training, education and experience that is equivalent to the employment standard listed above and that provides the required knowledge and abilities.

For more information please reference the job description or contact Human Resources at HR@silverton.or.us