Code Compliance Officer

Code Compliance Officer

This is a full-time position under the Director of Planning and Development. As a Code Compliance Officer, one needs to be skilled in administrative and inspection work on the enforcement of the various codes and ordinances. This individual will perform a routine inspection of sites to enforce ordinances concerning high grass, weeds, junk, abandoned vehicles, and dangerous buildings. This person also performs a variety of routine and complex work in the interpretation and enforcement of adopted codes and related rules and regulations. Work is performed with considerable independence with established laws, codes, ordinances, and technical guidelines, and is reviewed by an administrative superior.

Examples of Duties / Knowledge & Skills

Periodically patrols or inspects an assigned area to monitor for violations of local codes - Responds to complaints of potential code violations relating to signing, high grass, and weeds, nuisances, hazardous conditions, dangerous buildings abatement housing conditions, land use, zoning, subdivision ordinances, animals, noise, dumping, polluting, or other code related matters -Performs work by safety policies and procedures -Conducts field investigations of potential violations; gathers evidence; questions witnesses; compare facts to code requirements; makes findings and issues warnings, correction notices, or citations -Meets with owners, tenants, contractors, developers, businesses, etc. to review and explain code requirements and violations or potential violations; secures code compliance - Maintains a variety of logs and records related to inspection and enforcement activities; prepares recommendations for amendments and additions to codes or regulations which relate to the position - Coordinates efforts with the police, planning, building, fire, and related departments, the city attorney, and other staff or agencies, as needed - Works with police and prosecutors to obtain written or tape-recorded statements, depositions, or admissions, as needed - Reviews cases being prepared for trial with emphasis on the evidentiary and legal issues crucial to the successful prosecution -Reports violations of fire safety regulations and safety standards to Fire Marshal -Enforce zoning codes

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements

• Must be a United States Citizen -Must have a valid Texas driver's license and maintain a satisfactory driving record -High School Diploma or equivalent -Certified with the Texas Department of Health as a Code Enforcement Officer or be able to attain certification within 1 year -Must pass a background investigation and drug test

Supplemental Information

Please note this job requirement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned at any time with or without notice.