CITY OF CAMAS
Union Status: Represented
August, 1999
CODE COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST
Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the
class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
JOB OBJECTIVES
Under general supervision, to perform technical duties in support of the City’s municipal code
enforcement programs including zoning, signs and nuisance abatement; to conduct field inspections to
ensure compliance with applicable zoning, safety and nuisance codes, ordinances and abatement
regulations; to research, investigate and resolve code violations; and to perform a variety of technical
duties relative to assigned areas of responsibility.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTION STATEMENTS
The following tasks are typical for positions in this classification. Any single position may not perform all of these
tasks and/or may perform similar related tasks not listed here:
1. Perform a variety of technical duties in support of the City’s municipal code enforcement program;
ensure compliance with City regulations and ordinances pertaining to zoning, noise, sanitation, signs
and related health and safety codes.
2. Inspect single family homes, apartments buildings, businesses and vacant lots; ensure compliance
with City zoning, property maintenance, health and safety requirements; inspect obstructions to
sidewalks and streets; conduct follow up inspections to ensure compliance with appropriate codes and
ordinances.
3. Inspect residences and businesses for trash violations, junk vehicles, zoning problems, set backs or
illegal business operations; take field notes and photographs as needed; contact property owner to
inform them of code violations.
4. Respond to citizen complaints and reports from other agencies and departments on alleged violations
of City zoning and related municipal codes including substandard structures, zoning violations,
debris, unsanitary conditions, abandoned or inoperative vehicles and related