Residential Rental Enforcement Officer at West Valley City

Description

Come join a team dedicated to making a positive impact in our community, where the well-being of our residents is always our top priority. We offer flexible scheduling options (based on position) and foster professional growth through comprehensive training programs and learning opportunities. Shape your future in a career that empowers you to make a difference and thrive in a collaborative, purpose-driven environment.

Position Summary

The Residential Rental Enforcement Officer is responsible for ensuring compliance with city ordinances regulating residential rental properties. The position investigates complaints, identifies unlicensed or unlawful rental activity, educates property owners and tenants, and enforces applicable codes to protect neighborhood integrity, housing safety, and quality of life.

Anticipated Starting Pay: $24.39 to $28.96 per hour; additional pay depending on experience

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Schedule: Full time, 40 hours per week, 4x10 Monday - Thursday

Benefits: Health, dental, and life insurance, PTO and paid holidays, vision reimbursement plan

Retirement: Utah Retirement Systems, Pension and/or 401(k)

Posting Close Date: May close any time after September 21st, 2025

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct proactive and complaint-based inspections to identify illegal or unlicensed residential rental properties.
• Investigate potential violations of zoning, building, and rental licensing codes.
• Issue notices of violation, administrative citations, and other enforcement actions in accordance with city ordinances and procedures.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, correspondence, enforcement actions, and case files.
• Respond to inquiries and complaints from residents, property owners, tenants, city administration, and city council.
• Work with landlords and tenants to bring properties into compliance through education, permitting, or corrective actions.
• Coordinate with other city departments (e.g., Building Inspections, Fire, Police, Legal) on enforcement matters.
• Testify in court or administrative hearings related to enforcement actions, as required.
• Prepare written reports and updates for supervisors, city council, or other stakeholders.
• Participate in public outreach and education regarding rental regulations and other city standards.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of zoning, building, and rental licensing codes.
• Strong investigative and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret and apply municipal codes and ordinances fairly and consistently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle confrontational situations with professionalism and diplomacy.
• Skill in maintaining accurate, detailed records and preparing clear reports.
• Proficiency in standard office software and case management systems.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, public administration, planning, or related field preferred.
• Two years of experience in code enforcement, inspection, law enforcement, or a related regulatory field preferred.

Language Skills

• English (read, write, and the use of proper grammar)
• Bilingual ability (especially Spanish) preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, or Registrations

• Valid Utah state driver’s license, or the ability to obtain one, and acceptable driving record.
• Membership in Utah Ordinance Compliance Association (UOCA) is encouraged.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to walk, stand, climb stairs, and access a variety of building environments.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Visual and auditory ability to perform inspections and interact with the public.

Work Environment

• Work is performed both in office settings and in the field.
• Fieldwork may involve exposure to outdoor conditions and potentially confrontational situations with property owners or tenants.
• May be required to attend evening or weekend meetings or conduct inspections outside of standard work hours.

If you are reading this and hesitating to click "apply" because you do not check every box in the posting, we encourage you to go for it! A true passion and excitement for making an impact is just as important as work experience.