CITY OF WHITEHALL, OHIO CLASS SPECIFICATION

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CLASS TITLE: Code Enforcement Officer DEPARTMENT: Service

REPORTS TO: Director of Public Service

UNCLASSIFIED C-19 FLSA STATUS: Exemp

DATE: 4/2026
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JOB SUMMARY AND DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE WORK:

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Under the direction of the Director of Public Service, the Code Enforcement Officer is responsible for city-wide inspection of all lots and lands and the pro-active enforcement of the City of Whitehall codified ordinances as they relate to environmental health and safety.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

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Importance

Tasks

% of Time**

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Inspect all areas of the City and investigate violations of health, safety and environmental ordinances.

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Notify owners found in violation as prescribed in the administrative procedures of the Codified Ordinances.

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Prepare case investigation to support prosecution of non-complying violators.

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Maintain administrative files on all violators to provide case history and geographic for future enforcement.

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Work in cooperation with the Franklin County Board of Health and the Franklin County Environmental Court to promote health, safety and environmental awareness in the City of Whitehall.

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Research and link residents in need of assistance to outside agencies to promote and ensure compliance to health, safety and environmental ordinances.

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Advocate and communicate to inform, educate and update residents on current and pending legislation that affects their environment.

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Code Enforcement Officer