Marshall County Job Description

Compliance Officer

 

 

Department:        License Inspection/Solid Waste                  Job Code:    970

Reports To:          Commission Chairman                                  DOT Reference:     168.267-066,               Date:                             November 2007                                                                                     168.267-110

FSLA:                    Exempt

 

Summary

 

Responsible for enforcement of state and county license and revenue laws, and laws and regulations pertaining to solid waste disposal in the county.  Plans and coordinates the work of deputy license inspector engaged in the enforcement of revenue laws and collection of license fees.  Responsible for responding to complaints regarding illegal dumps and assuring that citizens are subscribing to garbage pick up.  Incumbent is responsible for compliance with, and enforcement of, the County Self-Governance Act approved by County voters.

 

Essential Job Functions

 

A.            Assure that businesses are properly licensed and that manufactured homes are in compliance with the license tax laws                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

                1.             Verify that valid business licenses have been obtained, using field inspection and

                                computer searches

                2.             Notify delinquent businesses to make proper license payment

                3.             Follow-up to assure compliance with notices

                4.             Perform inspections on transient businesses to verify proper license has been secured

                5.             Compare city business license lists to county lists to identify businesses, and conduct         follow-up as needed

                6.             Conduct manufactured home inspections to assure compliance with Ad Valorem    

                             and registration laws        

                7.             Inform responsible persons of violations discovered and seek voluntary compliance

                8.             Initiate legal action to force compliance with relevant laws, including arrest if necessary                                               

                9.             Prepare periodic reports detailing activities

 

B.            Plan and coordinate the work of departmental personnel 

                1.             Communicate with staff make assignments and to determine the area that he or she

                             will be inspecting.

                2.             Receive reports of completed work, such as number of inspections, number of    violations, notices issued, etc.

                3.             Assist in follow-up activity as needed

 

C.            Serve as solid waste officer to assure that citizens are subscribing to garbage pick up service and to identify and eradicate illegal dumps

                1.             Respond to complaints regarding illegal dumps by investigating the complaint,

                             identify     landowners, and attempt to identify individuals who are dumping illegally

                2.             Inform landowners of the dump and provide an opportunity to clean it up

                3.             Identify the location of illegal dumps while conducting field inspections and take               appropriate action

                4.             Post signs indicating possible penalties for illegal dumping in areas prone to

                            dumping

                5.             Initiate legal action if landowners do not clean up dumps on their property

                6.             Arrest individuals caught dumping illegally

                7.             Coordinate with the company contracting with the county for garbage pick-up

                             regarding service for all county residents

 

D.           Insure compliance with the Self-Governance Act and enforce all aspects of the Act

                1.             Enforce the seven (7) ordinances of the Self-Governance Act as they apply in the areas of

                                weeds, junk yards, litter, noise, pollution, sewage and animal control

                2.             Interface with local law enforcement agencies, the Alabama Department of Public

                                Health, ADEM, EPA, and local fire departments on issues regarding the Alabama Self-

                                Governance Act

3.             Respond to the public on items and complaints involving the application of the Self-Governance Act

4.             Communicate with the press and other news media concerning progress in enforcing the Act

5.             Prepare periodic reports to the Commission, as well as those required by local, state, and

                federal governments regarding enforcement of the Act

                            

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

 

  1. Knowledge of Code of Alabama as it pertains to revenue collection and licensing and registration of manufactured housing
  2. Knowledge of the Self-Governance Act of Alabama as approved by the voters of Marshall County
  3. Knowledge of county codes and ordinances, including rules and ordinances of the Alabama Self-Governance Act
  4. Knowledge of the law and regulations pertaining to solid waste disposal and illegal dumping
  5. Knowledge of mathematics sufficient to compute fees and penalties due
  6. Knowledge of the principles of management and supervision
  7. Knowledge of the principles of communication
  8. Knowledge of the geography of the county including streets, and highways
  9. Ability to convey clear explanations of the laws and regulations pertaining to citizens in a courteous and tactful manner
  10. Ability to operate a motor vehicle in a safe manner
  11. Ability to deal with irate citizens in a firm but polite manner
  12. Ability to read and interpret laws and regulations pertaining to revenue collection and solid waste
  13. Ability to meet the minimum standards for law enforcement officers
  14. Ability to operate a computer in order to search and establish data bases
  15. Ability to inspect businesses and manufactured homes to determine if the proper licenses are displayed
  16. Skill in dealing with people in tense situations and gaining compliance from violators

 

Minimum Qualifications

 

                Associate’s degree in business administration, public administration, accounting, psychology, sociology, criminal justice, or related field plus two years of work experience which involved public contact.  County Revenue Officers Certification and Bachelor’s degree in any of the above disciplines preferred

 

                                Other:     Valid Driving License

                                                Certified as a Law Enforcement Officer by the Alabama Peace Officers

                                                                Standards and Training Commission (APOST)

 

                This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive.  It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of this job classification.  All incumbents may not perform all job duties listed, and some incumbents may perform some duties which are not listed, and incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this description.