Code Compliance Officer

Job Description

Job Description

Summary

Performs code enforcement inspections at the city level, performs code enforcement for city regarding weeds, junk, abandoned vehicles, zoning, signage and substandard buildings.

20 hours or less per week. Starting Pay Rate is: $15.00 -17.00 DOQ

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• • Receives and responds to complaints regarding weeds, weedy lots, zoning, signage and junked and abandoned vehicles and other code violations;
  • Consults with property owners to show where violations are present and enforces compliance;
  • Generates and issues documentation in the forms of letters, notices, citations, and legal documents;
  • Coordinates with the City's third-party contractor for the removal or servicing of non-compliant properties;
  • Receives and responds to questions and concerns regarding code compliance;
  • Participates in joint code enforcement with Building Official, Assistant Building Official and Fire Marshal;
  • Provides follow-up on violations: notices, re-inspections, mitigation, etc.;
  • Consults with prosecutors and prepares case reports for municipal court action and testifies in municipal court as required;
  • Maintains records and files and a daily activity report of field investigative activities.
  Supervisory Responsibilities

  Non supervisory position.

  Qualifications

  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  Education and/or Experience

  High school graduation or its equivalent; plus at least two years of excellent customer service with the public; or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Peace officer license preferred to enforce ordinances dealing with the right of way.

  Knowledge Of

  Standard office practices and procedures with strong computer skills; basic scientific investigative and research skills; ability to read and interpret local ordinances.

  Skill/Ability To

  Effectively read, interpret, and apply manuals, inspect and evaluate conditions of sites; apply safety standard to prevent hazards; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the general public.

  Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

  Valid Texas driver's license.

  Peace officer license preferred to enforce ordinances dealing with the right of way.

  Registered Code Enforcement Officer certification from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation required or ability to obtain within 12 months of employment.

  Physical Demands

  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to engage in light to moderate physical activity, work with tools and equipment, drive vehicles, perform repetitive motions, perform work involving the entire body, stand, and walk and balance on all types of surfaces. The employee is required to bend from the waist, crouch or squat, kneel, sit, crawl, climb, twist, and reach with arms and hands. The employee is required to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 30 pounds, such as materials and equipment, and must carry, push, and pull materials. The employee must be able to see clearly, with or without vision correction, in close situations, at a distance, and peripherally, and be able to adjust focus.

  Work Environment

  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  The work environment requires that the employee exercise caution at all times and adheres to safety standards to avoid the risk of personal injury. The employee is exposed to outdoor elements, loud noises, vibrations, and respiratory hazards such as dust, gases, chemicals, and bacteria. The employee is required to perform tedious, exacting work. The work environment is noisy and distracting.

All offers of employment shall be made contingent upon the successful completion of pre-employment background and other screenings, as determined by the City of Brenham. Depending on the requirements of the position, the following background and pre-employment screening(s) may be conducted:

• Criminal Background
• Driver's License History
• Drug Screening
• Physical
• Respirator Medical Evaluation
• Skills Testing for Required Skills/Job Duties
• Employment Verification
• Reference Checks
• Public Safety Background Investigation
• Verification of Education