City of Overland Park
Overview
The City of Overland Park has a full-time Code Compliance Officer I position available in the Planning & Development Services Department.
Location: Overland Park, KS. Category: Planning/Community Development. Employment Type: Employee. Post Date: 09/09/2025. Salary: Negotiable USD.
Source: City posting on kansasworks.
Responsibilities
Inspects residential and nonresidential property and enforces compliance with municipal codes and ordinances related to zoning, public nuisances, property maintenance, public health and environment.
Prepares and issues violation notices, notices to appear in Municipal Court, work orders for abatement action by the City, written reports, memos and correspondence.
Participates in emergency operations, including snow removal, as required.
Receives, investigates, and inspects alleged violations and enforces local codes, ordinances and state laws related to zoning, public nuisances, property maintenance, public health and environment.
Inspects residential rental property for compliance with local ordinances.
Prepares inspection reports, issues violation notices and takes appropriate action based on inspection/investigation findings; recommends and assists with posting vacant property; prepares and issues work orders for abatement by the City.
Issues Notice to Appear in Municipal Court. Compiles evidence, consults with Prosecutor's Office regarding legal action and prosecution of violators and may prepare prosecution summaries. Attends and testifies at arraignment and trial.
Utilizes the City's computer software for daily inspections, scheduling re-inspections, adding complaints and managing pictures and correspondence.
Inspects and issues permits to massage businesses.
Meets with Homeowners Associations and neighborhood groups when requested to speak on code enforcement and issues related to property maintenance.
Assists with conducting solid waste vehicle inspections.
Participates in emergency management operations for the City, including snow removal, as required.
Other duties as assigned. Must be available during regular business hours and shifts to communicate with stakeholders to accomplish goals.
Must pass a thorough background check, drug screen and physical exam.
Qualifications
Education equivalent to high school diploma required. Additional college-level courses in business correspondence and/or conflict resolution preferred.
Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain an insurable driving record. Employees hired after April 15, 2014 must have or obtain a commercial driver's license (CDL) within 12 months of employment and maintain an insurable driving record.
The preferred candidate will have two years of job-related work experience in code enforcement or experience in construction, food safety or environmental health.
Skills
Analytical and research skills
Attention to detail
Basic math and accounting
Computer software skills to process and enter daily work
Facilitation
Effective communication with managers, supervisors, vendors and the public
Project management
Working knowledge of public sector administration
Public speaking
Time management
Good oral and written communication
Use of testing and sampling equipment to test chlorine and pH levels in pools
Mental Requirements
Ability to meet deadlines
Ability to exercise diplomacy and judgment
Ability to protect confidential information
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks
Ability to read and comprehend policies
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Legal
Industries Government Administration
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Location: Overland Park, KS. Category: Planning/Community Development. Employment Type: Employee. Post Date: 09/09/2025. Salary: Negotiable USD.
Source: City posting on kansasworks.
Responsibilities
Inspects residential and nonresidential property and enforces compliance with municipal codes and ordinances related to zoning, public nuisances, property maintenance, public health and environment.
Prepares and issues violation notices, notices to appear in Municipal Court, work orders for abatement action by the City, written reports, memos and correspondence.
Participates in emergency operations, including snow removal, as required.
Receives, investigates, and inspects alleged violations and enforces local codes, ordinances and state laws related to zoning, public nuisances, property maintenance, public health and environment.
Inspects residential rental property for compliance with local ordinances.
Prepares inspection reports, issues violation notices and takes appropriate action based on inspection/investigation findings; recommends and assists with posting vacant property; prepares and issues work orders for abatement by the City.
Issues Notice to Appear in Municipal Court. Compiles evidence, consults with Prosecutor's Office regarding legal action and prosecution of violators and may prepare prosecution summaries. Attends and testifies at arraignment and trial.
Utilizes the City's computer software for daily inspections, scheduling re-inspections, adding complaints and managing pictures and correspondence.
Inspects and issues permits to massage businesses.
Meets with Homeowners Associations and neighborhood groups when requested to speak on code enforcement and issues related to property maintenance.
Assists with conducting solid waste vehicle inspections.
Participates in emergency management operations for the City, including snow removal, as required.
Other duties as assigned. Must be available during regular business hours and shifts to communicate with stakeholders to accomplish goals.
Must pass a thorough background check, drug screen and physical exam.
Qualifications
Education equivalent to high school diploma required. Additional college-level courses in business correspondence and/or conflict resolution preferred.
Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain an insurable driving record. Employees hired after April 15, 2014 must have or obtain a commercial driver's license (CDL) within 12 months of employment and maintain an insurable driving record.
The preferred candidate will have two years of job-related work experience in code enforcement or experience in construction, food safety or environmental health.
Skills
Analytical and research skills
Attention to detail
Basic math and accounting
Computer software skills to process and enter daily work
Facilitation
Effective communication with managers, supervisors, vendors and the public
Project management
Working knowledge of public sector administration
Public speaking
Time management
Good oral and written communication
Use of testing and sampling equipment to test chlorine and pH levels in pools
Mental Requirements
Ability to meet deadlines
Ability to exercise diplomacy and judgment
Ability to protect confidential information
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks
Ability to read and comprehend policies
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Legal
Industries Government Administration
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