Code Compliance Officer

Code Compliance Officer

The City of Murphy redefines the local government experience for its employees, citizens, and businesses; disrupting the perception of what municipal government is. We do this under the banner of being "One City, One Team" of public servants committed to exceptional service delivery by honoring our core values of being COOL.

• Respectful – by providing considerate and thoughtful service to a diverse City with the goal of maintaining an inclusive atmosphere that fosters collaboration and innovation.
• Professional – by being knowledgeable, competent, and efficient in service to all with the goal of maintaining high standards of behavior and work ethic while elevating each other as a Murphy team in efforts to deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Trustworthy – by delivering service in an open, honest, and timely manner with the goal of fostering trust in all our relationships by maintaining integrity and high levels of accountability.
• Friendly – by committing to a harmonious, engaging, and positive work environment with the goal of providing exceptional service to our internal and external customers.

Are you a COOL individual looking for a COOL place to work? This might be the place for you and the COOLest job you've ever had!

The City of Murphy Police Department seeks to add a Code Compliance Officer to its dynamic team! As our Code Compliance Officer, under general supervision of the Administrative Police Sergeant, you will conduct proactive and complaint-driven physical inspections and identify and respond to complaints of code violations. Other duties may include public education activities, assisting the general public, providing administrative support, maintaining case documentation, and interfacing with other City employees and citizens.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits package
• Retirement program (TMRS) with 2:1 City match
• 3 weeks of Vacation and Sick leave per year (with additional accruals after 5 years of service).
• 14 paid holidays.
• City-paid Life Insurance at 1x your annual salary up to $100K
• City-paid disability insurance
• $7 Longevity pay
• Education Assistance Program
• Ongoing training and professional growth opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Childcare assistance
• A positive and collaborative work environment

Posting Closure Notice: The City of Murphy may modify, withdraw, or close any job posting at any time without prior notice. This includes removing a position from consideration once a sufficient number of qualified applicants have been received or if business needs change. We encourage interested candidates to apply as early as possible to ensure consideration.

Schedule Commitment: This is a full-time, non-exempt position that may require working evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed. Work is performed in both office and field environments and may require exposure to adverse weather conditions, uneven terrain, narrow passageways, construction sites, and other environmental hazards associated with code compliance activities.

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• Conducts proactive and reactive field inspections of residential, commercial, and public properties.
• Enforces City codes and ordinances related to signs, zoning, property maintenance, and nuisances by conducting inspections, investigating violations, taking photographs, removing illegal signs, issuing notices and citations, and conducting follow-up investigations with impartiality and efficiency.
• Responds in person and by telephone, email, written correspondence, or other forms of communication to requests for code interpretation and application from City staff, contractors, and property owners.
• Receives and responds to citizen complaints, and referrals from other agencies and City staff.
• Prepares and maintains accurate records, compiles data and reports; maintains case files and documentation; utilizes information as evidence and provides witness testimony for prosecution in court cases; and prepares, processes, and issues notices or citations for violations of applicable codes, regulations or laws and follows through with appropriate enforcement actions.
• Testifies in Municipal Court and other legal proceedings as required.
• Coordinates related projects with other City departments and outside agencies.
• Adheres to personnel, safety, and departmental rules and regulations.
• Attends meetings and serves as a resource to other City departments, agencies, and the public.
• Works with business owners and operators, community groups, property managers, associations, and other interested parties to enhance and preserve the quality of neighborhoods through community outreach and education, and code compliance efforts as needed.
• Maintains required Continuing Education Units (CEU) for Code Officer Certification as required by Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

• Provides various forms of administrative support, including writing notices and citations, generating reports, maintaining files and records, preparing correspondence, inputting case information into a database, researching legal information and reviewing incoming mail, and maintaining electronic case records.
• Operates a City vehicle safely while conducting inspections and investigations and oversees the maintenance of assigned Code Compliance vehicle(s).
• Operates computers, mobile devices, cameras, and other equipment necessary to perform inspections and maintain case records.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Must currently hold a valid Code Enforcement Officer registration issued in accordance with Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation requirements.
• Must obtain the International Code Council Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector certification within one year of employment.
• Must possess a valid Texas Class C Driver License, and the driving record must comply with City policy.

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least two years of full-time work experience as a licensed Code Enforcement Officer in the State of Texas.
• Possession of a Code Enforcement Officer II certificate through the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
• Experience negotiating, mediating, and resolving complaints and concerns from members of the public.