CODE COMPLIANCE OFFICER

BRIEF DESCRIPTION: The purpose of this position is to identify violations of state and local laws and codes, and to maintain and enhance property values. This is accomplished by responding to violations, enforcing ordinances, interpreting ordinances, resolving disputes, maintaining records, and researching property information. Other duties include organizing information for public hearings, assisting the public, issuing citations, and preparing reports.

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS

Registered Code Enforcement Officer Certification by TDLR at one year of hire into the position; Active registration w/ Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Driver’s License Required – Y Type – C Endorsements – N/A

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Note: This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The list of essential functions below does not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent in this position. Additionally, please be aware of the legend below when referring to the physical demands of each essential function. (S) Sedentary (L) Light (M) Medium (H) Heavy (V) Very Heavy Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time. Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally; 10 lbs. frequently; or negligible amounts constantly; OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree. Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally; 10-25 lbs. frequently; or up to 10 lbs. constantly. Exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally; 10-25 lbs. frequently; or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly. Exerting over 100 lbs. occasionally; 50-100 lbs. frequently; or up to 20-50 lbs. constantly. # Code Essential Functions

1. L Regular and reliable attendance in compliance with given schedules is a mandatory requirement of this position. Schedules may be subject to change with or without advance notice.
2. L Abates violations as allowed by ordinances. Requests bids and inspects properties for violations, notifying owners or publishing addresses, re-inspecting properties and taking action if corrections not completed.
3. S Issues citations, prepares case packages, and testifies as necessary as a witness for the City of Wichita Falls for citations issued.
4. S Responds to violations by investigating complaints, patrolling the city, determining the violation, inspecting properties and construction, consulting with complainants, issuing citations, monitoring and following up on violations, re-inspecting properties, gathering visual documentation, and using compiled information to prepare violation letters.

JOB CLASSIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

-Description of Minimum Job Requirements- Formal Education Work requires knowledge of a specific vocational, administrative, or technical nature that may be obtained with six months/one year of advanced study or training past the high school equivalency. Junior college, vocational, business, technical or correspondence schools are likely sources. Appropriate certification may be awarded upon satisfactory completion of advanced study or training. Experience No experience required

WORK LOCATION

Office, Vehicle, Outdoors, Various Buildings when on inspections. Position : 5401005 Code : 5401-12 Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL Location : CODE ENFORCEMENT Grade : NE 110 Job Family : 47-4011 CONSTRUCTION & BUILDIN #J-18808-Ljbffr City of Wichita Falls, Texas