Code Enforcement Officer

POSITION OVERVIEW
The Code Enforcement Officer is a full-time nonexempt union position in the Community Development Department. The Code Enforcement Officer is responsible for the administrative and technical accountability for the enforcement of Borough Code and policies associated with zoning, subdivision, real property, solid waste handling, and health and safety. Enforces conditions of approval and compliance orders, and illegal dumping. Responsible for investigating potential violations, issuing warnings, tickets, and written notices of violation. Works with Borough administration and Borough attorney to bring violations into compliance with Borough Code. Assists builders, developers and the public to understand and comply with code requirements. Conducts investigations, research, analysis, and problem identification to support code enforcement efforts. Works independently with minimal supervision. Will also act as the Kodiak Island Borough Local Emergency Preparedness Coordinator.

QUALIFICATIONS
Associate’s degree and four (4) years of land use or law enforcement experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job. 10-Hour OSHA Certification; HAZWOPER Certification; must obtain a valid State of Alaska driver’s license upon employment; and FEMA Incident Command System Training desirable.

SALARY
Hiring Range: $68,721 – $74,006 annually; DOQ; Full Salary Range: $68,721 – $92,423 annually*
*Employees are eligible for annual salary increases upon a satisfactory performance evaluation, up to the top of the salary range.
An excellent benefits package includes vacation leave, sick leave, paid holidays, health insurance, retirement contributions, and possible relocation assistance.

EMPLOYER
The Kodiak Island Borough (KIB) is a regional local government with offices located in the City of Kodiak. KIB is comprised of seven operating departments and an average of 45 employees. The Community Development Department is responsible for four primary functions: administration of the Borough’s zoning and land use regulations, administration of the Borough’s subdivision/platting regulations, short- and long-term planning on both an areawide and non-areawide basis, and the provision of technical expertise and administrative support to Borough boards and committees.

LIVING IN KODIAK
Located in the northern Gulf of Alaska, east of the Alaska Peninsula, the Kodiak Island Archipelago is home to approximately 13,000 residents. Accessible by commercial flights from Anchorage or by ferry via the Alaska Marine Highway System, Kodiak offers the unique opportunity to live and work in one of Alaska’s most scenic and dynamic island communities.

Despite its remote location, Kodiak provides a welcoming small-town atmosphere with a wide range of modern amenities and services. The island supports year-round outdoor recreation, thanks to its temperate maritime climate. Residents enjoy access to secluded beaches, mountain hikes, wilderness trails, and a variety of activities such as boating, kayaking, cross-country skiing, sport fishing, bear viewing, whale watching, and wildlife photography.

Kodiak also offers essential and enriching services, including grocery stores, boutiques, galleries, restaurants, coffee shops, and museums, as well as medical, financial, fitness, and other personal support services.

Working here means more than a job—it’s a lifestyle defined by natural beauty, a strong sense of community, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a unique setting.

For more information and a required Kodiak Island Borough application form, please visit our website at https://www.kodiakak.us/Jobs.aspx