Code Enforcement Officer ; Code Compliance; Civil Service

The Code Enforcement Officer I investigates, inspects, and enforces municipal, land development, and property maintenance codes within city boundaries. Schedules and performs systematic property maintenance inspections to maintain or achieve minimum property standards.

• Conducts and performs inspections on city properties, projects, buildings, and developments to ensure compliance with all municipal, state, and federal regulations.
• Identifies, determines, and compiles non-compliant concerns and addresses issues with appropriate parties; takes accurate data and information concerning code violations and enforces code compliance.
• Investigates non-compliant problems and makes recommendations for corrective action; communicates and collaborates with developers and other individuals to address code violations and make changes; performs follow-up work and assistance as needed.
• Creates accurate and professional notices of violation; takes photographs and gathers evidence while performing inspections; issues citations anderrain responds to citizen complaints.
• Educates and provides information to citizens, developers, and the general public; interprets laws and regulations while educating the public on laws, regulations, and code standards.
• Drafts, maintains, and edits documents regarding inspections, code enforcement activities, and code violations.
• Remains up to date on all current code standards and changes in regulations; maintains certifications and attends professional development as needed.
• Drives vehicles throughout the city to perform inspections and address compliance and code violations.
• Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.

• High school diploma or GED.

• Two (2) years of heavy citizen/customer service contact resolving complaints and/or conflicts, service and/or billing disputes.

• A current Code Enforcement Officer Trainee certification (or higher) issued by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations (TDLR) will meet the education and experience requirements.

• Valid driver’s license with good driving record.
• Must obtain certification as a Code Enforcement Officer Trainee issued by TDLR within probation Usage during the probationary period.

• Availability to work varying shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.