Code Compliance Officer

Code Enforcement Officer

Under the supervision of the Chief Code Compliance Officer, performs investigations, evaluations, and research associated with improvement or abatement of code violations. Determines the presence of nuisance violations, health hazards, unsafe building conditions and violations of any health, building or land use regulations, statute or ordinance.

Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following :

• Investigates complaints and performs inspections of reported code violations on private and public property to ensure compliance with the City's Municipal Code and Unified Development Code, which may include nuisance complaints, land use or zoning violations, substandard structures, weeds and uncultivated growth, trash, junk and debris, junk vehicles, building code, and other permit violations. Also determines if other violations are present at the reported property while on-site.
• Issues warnings, correction notices, and notices of violation as required. Prepare comprehensive reports and providing documentation and notification to property owners of substandard structures and properties.
• Assigns work orders to mowing / clean-up contractors and conducts contractor fee reviews.
• Prepare cases for hearings and trials by assembling reports, photos and other relevant documents regarding the code violation case to be processed in either Municipal Court or the Building Standards Commission, which may include testifying as a witness on behalf of the City.
• Read and interpret maps, plats, codes, ordinances, and regulations.
• Research Property Ownership; Utilize tax records, court records, and other resources to identify property ownership of land and / or business property, and / or tenant occupancy to process related violations.
• Research Vehicle Ownership; Utilize Texas DMV, tax and court records to identify vehicle ownership and lien holders (if applicable) to process vehicle related violations such as junk or abandoned vehicles.
• Collaborates with the other inspectors, departments, and agencies as required to ensure compliance with codes.
• Responds to Customer inquiries regarding reported complaints and the outcome (results) in a timely fashion.
• Attends citizen group meetings to answer questions and educate customers about City ordinances and standards, as well as basic code enforcement practices, processes and procedures.
• Conducts research for special projects.
• Complies with all applicable department and division security and safety rules, regulations, and standards pertaining to vehicles and personal safety.
• Assists in the drafting and publication of handbooks and standard operating procedures for the department.
• Prepare and submit daily and monthly reports as assigned and on time.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum qualifications :

Education, Training or Experience :

High school diploma, or equivalent. Two (2) years of full-time experience as a Code Enforcement Officer, Building Inspector or any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

One (1) year (30 semester hours) from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Urban Planning, Environmental Science, Engineering Technology, Criminal Justice, Criminology, or a field related to the type of work to be performed may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities :

Knowledge of : Municipal Ordinance, Unified Development Code, applicable state and federal codes, regulations and guidelines. Legal procedure for enforcing Municipal Ordinance, Unified Development Code and applicable state laws. Basic inspection and investigation techniques in order to properly conduct inspections of properties for violations. Knowledge of basic construction standards is a plus.

Skills :

Certifications / Licenses Required :

Working Environment :

Work is primarily outdoors, exposed to extreme weather such as heat, cold and rain, and possible exposure to dust, loud noise, outdoor allergens, odors, chemicals, odors, and other physical hazards or health hazards. Work requires accessing and inspecting unkempt, overgrown properties, sub-standard structures, and frequently involves communication with irate and sometimes confrontational customers. A small portion of the work day is in a comfortable office environment doing paperwork, using a computer, writing letters, answering the telephone and dealing with customers.

Work Schedule : This position has a unique "9 / 80" work schedule that allows for every other Friday off.

Week 1 : Monday through Thursday - 7 AM - 5 PM, Friday - 8 AM - 5 PM

Week 2 : Monday through Thursday - 7 AM - 5 PM, Friday - OFF

Hiring Range : $22.31 - $27.95, hourly.