A professional who inspects community land areas and investigates complaints concerning neglect of property and illegal dumping of refuse to ensure compliance with municipal code. Responsibilities include:

• Inspects designated areas periodically for evidence of neglect, excessive litter, and presence of unsightly or hazardous refuse.
• Interviews residents and inspects area to investigate reports of illegal dumping and neglected land.
• Locates property owners to explain nature of inspection and investigation findings and to encourage voluntary action to resolve problems.
• Studies laws and statutes in municipal code to determine specific nature of code violation and type of action to be taken.
• Issues notices of violation to land owners not complying with request for voluntary correction of problems.
• Issues notices of abatement to known violators of dumping regulations and informs other municipal agencies of need to post signs forbidding illegal dumping at designated sites.
• Prepares case materials when legal action is required to solve problems.
• Conducts informational meetings for residents, organizes neighborhood cleanup projects, and participates in campaigns to beautify city to promote community interest in eliminating dangerous and unsightly land use practices.