Code Compliance Officer

Position Overview The purpose of this job is to conduct proactive and reactive inspections and investigations of properties and buildings to enforce City regulations and codes. Determining the nature of environmental or health hazards, nuisance violations and unsafe building conditions; generating violation letters, posting properties to abate, or initiating summons to have violators appear in court; documenting all actions and evidence collected during initial investigations; and conducting follow‑up inspections. Preparing substandard/dangerous building case files for administrative proceedings. This is a safety‑sensitive and/or DOT position; therefore, random drug testing is required. Key Responsibilities Investigates complaints by meeting with citizens, City departments, and businesses regarding vacant homes and lots; addresses violations related to tall weeds/grass, junk vehicles, trash and debris, MS4, storm water pollution and prevention, enforcement of sign ordinance, and tree preservation. Enforces code ordinances regarding substandard structures and enforces codes related to housing standards, environmental health, vehicle and junk vehicle, vegetation abatement, and zoning ordinances. Documents all actions and evidence collected on initial investigations and follow‑up inspections. Creates notice letters, generates emails, responds to emails, adds photos from inspections, and scans documents to cases. Issues notice of violation documents to property owners regarding nuisance violations that exist with their properties. Prepares substandard/dangerous building case files for administrative proceedings. Prepares quotes and work orders, and posts property for abatement. Documents all actions and information necessary to file liens for abatement. Performs related work as required. Qualifications Minimum of one year of experience in code enforcement, inspections, investigations, planning, or a related regulatory field. Associate's degree or a minimum of 60 college hours in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education or relevant experience. Required Licenses or Certifications Code Enforcement Officer Certificate of Registration or shall obtain Code Enforcement Officer Certificate within 120 days from date of employment. Knowledge of City zoning, ordinance and land use regulations, rules, office practices and procedures. Municipal codes, Energov, and IG Inspect and Enforce. Database systems to navigate GCAD (Galveston County Appraisal), HCAD (Harris County Appraisal) and Pictometry to locate properties in assigned zoned areas. English grammar, spelling, punctuation. Principles and practices of basic bookkeeping. Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment. Skill in Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships. Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature. Performing basic mathematical functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages and ratios. Assigning, prioritizing, monitoring, and reviewing work assignments. Ability to Input case details, maintain regulatory records and prepare reports for submission. Meet the public and explain zoning and land use codes concisely, tactfully and impartially. Recognize deviations from code requirements, established policies and procedures. Maintain composure under stress. Serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of the City of League City’s Standards of Conduct and Code of Ethics. Respond to complaints in a timely manner and input case details. Use resources to track owners, new owners and business owners for certificate of occupancy. Generate notice of violation letters, scan and prepare for mailing to violators. Use maps to determine size of vacant lots, distance and square footage in order to set up for abatement. Meet schedules and deadlines of the work. Understand and carry out oral and written directions. Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files. Maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries. #J-18808-Ljbffr