Job Description:

• 1) Inspects community land areas and investigates complaints concerning neglect of property and illegal dumping of refuse to ensure compliance with municipal code: Inspects designated areas periodically for evidence of neglect, excessive litter, and presence of unsightly or hazardous refuse.

• 2) Interviews residents and inspects area to investigate reports of illegal dumping and neglected land.

• 3) Locates property owners to explain nature of inspection and investigation findings and to encourage voluntary action to resolve problems.

• 4) Studies laws and statutes in municipal code to determine specific nature of code violation and type of action to be taken.

• 5) Issues notices of violation to land owners not complying with request for voluntary correction of problems.

• 6) Issues notices of abatement to known violators of dumping regulations and informs other municipal agencies of need to post signs forbidding illegal dumping at designated sites.

• 7) Prepares case materials when legal action is required to solve problems.

• 8) Conducts informational meetings for residents, organizes neighborhood cleanup projects, and participates in campaigns to beautify city to promote community interest in eliminating dangerous and unsightly land use practices.