Code Enforcement Officer

This position provides support to the City by safeguarding public health and safety; and protecting the integrity of neighborhoods through proactive and reactive inspections and enforcement of zoning; building; property maintenance and other locally adopted codes and ordinances. This includes improvement, and rehabilitation of environmental hazards in public and private premises by determining the presence of fire or health hazards, nuisance violations, unsafe building conditions, and violations of any fire, health, or building regulation, statute, or ordinance. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Supports the Cities Strategic Plan by safeguarding public health and safety. Protecting the integrity of neighborhoods through proactive and reactive inspections and enforcement of zoning, building, property maintenance and other locally adopted codes and ordinances. Research City codes, zoning ordinances and property ownership records. Investigate citizen complaints on residential and commercial properties for code and zoning violations and record results of findings. Document and maintain written records and photo documentation of all enforcement activities to track compliance and meet legal and departmental timelines. Visually inspect properties, fences; signs, dumpsters/enclosures, newspaper racks, and primary and accessory structures; for compliance with all minimum building and property standards; zoning and adopted codes. Contact property owners to schedule appointments to assist with code interpretation and negotiate solutions for compliance. Issue notice of violation, citations, administrative and seizure warrants to property owners and conduct follow up inspections where required for compliance or further enforcement action. File court cases and give expert testimony in court regarding City codes and how and why violations exist. Respond to questions and complaints and provide information to the public and City Staff regarding code and related issues. Perform other job-related duties as assigned. Additional work hours may be required to complete projects during peak work periods. KNOWLEDGE OF Municipal Property Code Enforcement: Laws, codes, standards, zoning and procedures for bringing and keeping properties into compliance with City applicable property codes. Applied Math: Concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions. Office Software and Systems: Current word processing, presentation, spreadsheet, and database programs used by the City. English Language: The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning of words and grammar. SKILLS AND ABILITIES Active Learning: Working with new material or information to grasp its implications. Accuracy: Attention to detail in dealing with numbers, words, and ideas. Basic Math: Adding, subtracting, multiplying, or dividing quickly. Complex Problem Solving: Identifying problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. Cooperation: Establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Critical Thinking: Using logic and analysis to identify the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches. Written Expression & Interactive Presentation: Presenting and otherwise communicating information and ideas in writing so others will understand, including completing reports according to pre-set formats. Composure under Duress: Remaining composed and making sound decisions during stressful or sensitive circumstances. Reading Comprehension: Reading and interpreting documents. Direction and Instructional Comprehension: Interpreting a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; explosives; risk of radiation and vibration. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; The noise level in the work environment may be loud (moderate, loud, very loud). 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 employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. 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. EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS High school diploma or equivalent to the completion of 12th grade. Two (2) years of experience in code enforcement, customer service, property management, or a closely related field is preferred. Appropriate, valid, state-issued driver’s license. Valid Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Code Enforcement Officer’s License within first 12 months of employment. A Code Enforcement Officer is an agent of this state or a political subdivision of this state who engages in code enforcement and has one year or more of licensed experience in the field of code enforcement. A Code Enforcement Officer-in-Training is an agent of this state or a political subdivision of this state who engages in code enforcement but who has less than one year of experience in the field of code enforcement and is supervised by a registered Code Enforcement Officer. #J-18808-Ljbffr