Community Development - Neighborhood Services Officer (Code Enforcement)

SUMMARY

Inspects and evaluates properties and structures to ensure compliance with City of Bedford’s codes and ordinances. Prepares and serves notices to correct violations and may issue citations or summons for matters of non-compliance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Patrols the City and responds to citizen complaints noting violations and variances from property codes and ordinances. Enforces zoning and substandard building regulations. Inspect premises for overall cleanliness; adequate disposal of garbage and rubbish; and for signs of vermin infestation. Inspects rental properties and communicates with tenants, landlords, and property owner’s requirements of the Rental Registration Program. Conducts on-site multi-family inspections and confers with apartment owners/managers and tenants. Prepares and issues forms, letters, and/or citations notifying property owners and/or tenants of violations, and the time frame allowed for correcting deficiencies. Schedules and conduct premise re-inspections in accordance with the time frame allowed for compliance. Reviews historical location as a component of determining future and/or progressive action in order to gain compliance. Explains requirements of housing standards ordinance to property owners, building contractors, and other interested parties. Prepare evidence in support of legal actions taken by the City. Testifies in court and/or hearings as necessary. Attend meetings, cooperate with, and serves as a resource to other City departments, divisions, community groups, and local, state, and federal agencies regarding code enforcement. May perform other assignments and handle special projects as required. Regular and timely attendance is required as well as the ability to get along with others in a professional manner.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position does not have supervisory responsibility. QUALIFICATIONS - To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE High school diploma / GED plus one-year related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSING

Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License Code Enforcement Officer Certification issued by the Texas Department of State Health Services preferred, or ability to obtain within two years of employment.

SPECIALIZED KSA’S

Demonstrated knowledge of Windows operating environment as well as Microsoft word is required. PHYSICAL DEMANDS - 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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand; sit; use hands and fingers to, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally assist in lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. #J-18808-Ljbffr Gfoat