Code Enforcement Officer

City of Lockhart, Texas

JOB DESCRIPTION

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable


accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.

Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not


specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of

their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

Code Enforcement Officer

Department: Code Enforcement

Pay Grade: 108

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

JOB SUMMARY

Under general supervision, the Code Enforcement Officer identifies and investigates code violations in

the City of Lockhart along with related complaints and notifies/works with owners/occupants to pursue


voluntary compliance. Also conducts on-site inspections to ensure public and private properties are in


compliance with property maintenance codes, building codes, housing codes, zoning codes, sign


ordinances and other city, state, and federal codes.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
• Identifies and investigates nuisance code violations regarding but not limited to junk vehicles, high


grass/weeks, junk, litter, debris, unsecured building, sewer/water leaks, and signs.
• Meets with property owners or occupants regarding code violations to pursue voluntary


compliance.
• Writes letters regarding code violations; files notices in newspapers and/or places notice on


property as required.
• Maintains computer database and paper records regarding code violations including photos,


letters, liens, emails, and other communications.
• Solicits bids for contracts to clean properties, secure buildings, mow grass, etc.; sends invoices to


property owners; and files and releases liens.
• Coordinates and prepares documents to assist the Building Official or designee in filing complaints


in appropriate court; meeting with City Attorney; and testifying in court.
• Attends meetings as required.
• Attends programs and classes to maintain registered status.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

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