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Home My WebLink About1971-09-27 292-Y ORDER292-Y Introduced by Councilor 91gneY, Sept. 27, 1971 CITY OF BANGOR (TITLE.) MYllt¢ra Amending Classification and Compensation Plan_ By Us City Caused of W City of Banger: ORDERED, ME the Classification and Compensation Plan of the City of Bangor, as ended, be and is hereby further amended by the inclusion of the following Class Titles: Class Class Pay Step Step Step Step Step Code Title Range A B C D E 514 Housing Impactor 13 113,: 118 124.50 131 137 518 Code Enforcement Finance Specialist 18 144 152 159 1168 176 519 Code Enforcement Com - unity Relations Specialist 18 144 152 159 168 176 520 Code Enforcement Project Director E-1 183.00 - - - 231.00 and by the inclusion of the job specifications attached. r.___:rIVED 1971 sEP 23 it 4. 42 CITY CLERKS OFFICE 'm 1; 6ENi" VA NE N CITY COUNCIL Sept. 27, 1971 PASS® 292-Y ORDER Title, C 1a5 a. s Cwp. (Housing Ins ectoi, Etc.) ...................................... I oduced and filed by HOUSING INSPECTOR NATURE OF WOR!( sia This is inspectional and public contact work in securing compliance with the municipal housing, zoning, and related codes and ordinances. Work of this class involves responsibility for conducting inspections of dwellings, dwelling units, and other buildings for compliance with the housing, zoning; and related code pro- visions. An employee, after the initial period of training and orientation, works with considerable independence, but may consult with a superior on more difficult cases and decisions oSd.„ Work is performed under the supervision of the 'ze--,+.rcp$en✓ vises -who reviews work through conferences and review of reports. ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORE Nakes inspections of various types of residential, business, commercial, Or other structures. Confers with and advises owners and occupants on the inter- pretation and application of the codes and ordinances; completes \ inspection forms and reports, and, as necessary, letters and notices of violation; testifies in court hearings. Conducts inspections to determine exterior and interior violations; prepares violation notices; rechecks area for compliance adherence. Performa related work as required. ENOWLEDGES, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS Some knowledge of construction materials and methods. Some knowledge of the housing and other codes and ordin- ances affecting the inspectional program. Ability to recognize conditions in violation of codes and to enforce laws and regulations firmly and impartially. Ability to advise property owners and others on violations and other questions involved in the conservation program. Ability to establish and maintain effective working rela- tions with other employees and the general public. Ability to express ideas effectively orally and in writin?. HOUSING INSPECTOR (continued) DESIRABLE T WING AND EXPERIENCE High school graduation: some experience in building trades or sales affording exposure to the methods and materials of building construction; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. 11/67 FINANCE SPECIALIST 518 NATURE OF WORE This is specialized financial wc—r -- The employee of this class is responsible for stimulating. analyzing, and processing applications for loans under the financial assistance programs in a code enforcement project. Fork involves providing liaison between property owners, builders, federal housing administration, and local lending institutions and requires the use e of independent judgment in analyzing the economic value of the property involved and the financial capabilities of the loan applicants. Work is per- formed within the guidelines and regulations of the program and is reviewed by the project director through results obtained and conferences. ILLUSTRATIVE E PLES OF FORE Visits property owners, advising and assisting them i obtaining loans and grants for the improvement of property' Prepares financial analyses of potential applicants and of the property involved. Prepares loan and grant applications; serves as liaison between the owners, builders, and backing personnel. Disseminates information on low interest loan programs available. Assists in preparing the budget for the code enforcement project. Arranges federal housing administration appraisals. Performs related work as required. Iq¢OWLEDGES. ABILITIES, AND SKILLS Knowledge of the mathods and techniques used in analyzing and processing mortgage applications. Knowledge of economic factors involved in the rehabilita- tion of residential real property. Ability to stimulate and assist property owners, trans- lating for their use and benefit technical information and provisions. FINANCE SPECIALIST (continued) Ability to analyze and evaluate the financial condition of potential applicants and property. Ability to establish and maintain effective working rela- tions as necessitated by work assignments. Ability to express ideas effectively orally and in writing. Ability to maintain moderately complex records. DESIRABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE College or university graduation with major course work in finance, economics, or business administration; experience n banking or related fields; or an equivalent combination of training and experience, 11/67 j 519 NATURE OF !YORK This is specialized public informationandcommunity relations work. The employee of this class is responsible for developing, coordinating, and conducting a community relations program involving the dissemination of information regarding the code enforcement project. Work involves responsibility for the selection of media and methods of presentation and the prepara- tion and release of all. public information in carrying out the program, under the general direction of the project director. ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF !YORK Develops, coordinates, and conducts a community relations program designed to familiarize the community with the benefits of the code enforcement program. Supervises volunteer workers and participates in conduct- ing neighborhood and area -wide meetings used for informing the public of programs and procedures of the project. Organizes a speaker service to provide information to interested neighborhood organizations. Edits or prepares all public relations releases, pamphlets, brochures, and newsletters used in the program. Assists the project director in preparing periodic reports to the city council and city manager. performs related work as required. KNOWLEDGES. ABILITIES.. AND SKILLS Knowledge of modern mass communication principles, prac- tices, and techniques. Knowledge of public relations principles, practices, and techniques. Knowledge of the principles and methods of planning and conducting a public information program. Ability to express ideas effectively orally and in writing. Ability to plan, direct, and supervise the work of volun- teer workers. / c:OMMDNITf RELATIONS SPECIALIST (continued) Ability to establish and maintain effective working rela- tions with public and private officials, communication media representatives, and the general public. DESIRABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE College or university graduation, with major course work in English or journalism; experience in public information or public relations work; or an .equivalent combination of training and experience. 11/6] 520, CODE ENFORCEMENT PROJECT DIRECTOR NATURE OF WORK This is responsible administrative work coordinating the activities of the code enforcement project. The employee of this class is responsible for coordinating the activities of public and private agencies participating in the code enforcement project, work also involves responsibility for the supervision of budget and coat controls, accounting records, and the information services of the project. Super- vision is exercised over technical and clerical subordinates associated with the code enforcement project. Considerable independent judgment is exercised in cooadinating,the activities of the project. Bork is reviewed by the Zoning and Code Enforcement Officer for adherence to established regulations and for the effective- ness and quality of the program results. ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK Coordinates the activities of public and private agencies participating in the code enforcement project; assures the various activities are performed in proper sequence. Supervises the control of budgetary expenditures and the. maintenance of accounting records for the project. Directs the financial assistance program in the project area through a finance specialist. Directs the program of informing the public of the bene fits and progress of the project through a community relations specialist. performs related work as required. KNOMEDGES. ABILITIES, AND SKILLS Considerable knowledge of the principles of supervision, organization, and administration. Considerable knowledge of modern office practices, proce- dures, and. equipment. Ability to coordinate the activities of various public and private agencies having related community improvement programa. Ability to supervise the work of subordinates. CODE ENFORMkP PROJECT DIRECTOR (continued) Ability to establish and maintain effective working rela- tions with subordinates, public and private officials, and the public. Ability to express ideas effectively orally and in writing. DESIRABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE College or university graduation with major course work in public or business administration; considerable progressively responsible experience in public or business administration; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. 11/6J