Code Compliance Officer

Job Summary This is a Full‑Time position under the administrative direction of the Director of Development Services. This position consists of skilled administrative and inspection work pertaining to the enforcement of the various City of Stephenville codes and ordinances. The position is required to perform routine inspection of sites in order to enforce ordinances concerning high grass, weeds, junk, abandoned vehicles, and dangerous buildings. The position will also perform a variety of routine and complex work in the interpretation and enforcement of adopted codes and related rules and regulations. Work is performed with considerable independence with established laws, codes, ordinances, and technical guidelines, and is reviewed by the administrative superior. Duties / Responsibilities Periodically patrols or inspects an assigned area to monitor for violations of local codes Responds to complaints of potential code violations relating to signing, high grass, weeds, nuisances, hazardous conditions, dangerous buildings, abatement housing conditions, land use, zoning, subdivision ordinances, animals, noise, dumping, polluting, or other code related matters Performs work in accordance with safety policies and procedures Conducts field investigations of potential violations; gathers evidence; questions witnesses; compares facts to code requirements; makes findings and issues warnings, correction notices, or citations Meets with owners, tenants, contractors, developers, businesses, etc. to review and explain code requirements and violations or potential violations; secures code compliance Maintains a variety of logs and records related to inspection and enforcement activities; prepares recommendations for amendments and additions to codes or regulations which relate to the position Coordinates efforts with the police, planning, building, fire, and related departments, the city attorney, and other staff or agencies, as needed Works with police and prosecutors to obtain written or tape‑recorded statements, depositions, or admissions, as needed Reviews cases being prepared for trial with emphasis on the evidentiary and legal issues crucial to successful prosecution Reports violations of fire safety regulations and safety standards to the fire Marshall Performs related work or any other duties as may be required or requested Required Skills / Abilities Ability to communicate (read, write, and speak) effectively in the English language Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers Business letter writing and basic report preparation English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation Perform required mathematical computations Effectively communicate technical information, orally and in writing, to contractors, property owners, employees, other governmental agency representatives, City officials, and the general public Analyze situations, problems, and data, and use sound judgment in drawing conclusions and making decisions Establish and maintain working relationships with citizens, employees, supervisors, and the general public Handle stressful situations and effectively deal with difficult or angry people Enforce laws, ordinances, codes, and regulations of the City and State, with firmness, tact, and impartiality Learn local geography including the location of streets, water mains and hydrants, and the major hazards of the city Stay abreast of new codes and ordinances in the field Prepare clear and accurate correspondence, documents, and reports Prioritize and organize various assignments in order to produce efficient and effective results Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing Maintainability, appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities may include the following: Holding and sorting reports and paperwork Sitting or standing for extended periods Performing the functions of data entry on a personal computer Vehicle operation in the performance of a variety of errands Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work Education & Experience Must be a United States Citizen Must have a valid Texas driver’s license and maintain a satisfactory driving record Certified with the Texas Department of Health as a Code Enforcement Officer or be able to attain certification within 1 year High school diploma or equivalent Must pass a background investigation and drug test Physical Requirements Position requires the ability to stand, sit, run, walk, push, pull, squat, kneel, twist, reach, crouch, crawl, climb and stoop while assisting others or working alone. Walking, standing, or sitting for extended periods may be required. You may be required to drive and operate a motor vehicle according to state and local regulations for extended periods. Maintain effective audio‑visual discrimination and perception is needed for making observations, communicating with others, reading and writing, and or operating assigned equipment. Possibly dealing with personal danger which may include exposure to natural and man‑made disasters; hazardous materials and/or toxic gases. This position also requires repetitive hand movement in using a computer keyboard. Must be able to lift and carry up to 40 pounds of supplies or working materials. Work Environment Some work is performed in an office environment and may be subject to ordinary risks typically found in an office environment. Some tasks are routinely performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions; however, some tasks are performed with dust or pollen, heat or cold, or extreme weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. At times when work is performed outdoors, this may be during hot or cold conditions. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, and physical demands required. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement As an equal opportunity employer, the City of Stephenville considers only qualified applicants without regard to color, age, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, national origin, veteran or marital status. #J-18808-Ljbffr