Code Compliance Officer

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Job Description Summary
Under the supervision of the Chief Code Compliance Officer, performs investigations, evaluations, and research associated with improvement or abatement of code violations. Determines the presence of nuisance violations, health hazards, unsafe building conditions and violations of any health, building or land use regulations, statute or ordinance.

Applicants are required to attach a resume.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills.  This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required.  The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer.  Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Investigates complaints and performs inspections of reported code violations on private and public property to ensure compliance with the City's Municipal Code and Unified Development Code, which may include nuisance complaints, land use or zoning violations, substandard structures, weeds and uncultivated growth, trash, junk and debris, junk vehicles, building code, and other permit violations. Also determines if other violations are present at the reported property while on-site.

• Issues warnings, correction notices, and notices of violation as required. Prepare comprehensive reports and providing documentation and notification to property owners of substandard structures and properties.

• Assigns work orders to mowing/clean-up contractors and conducts contractor fee reviews.

• Prepare cases for hearings and trials by assembling reports, photos and other relevant documents regarding the code violation case to be processed in either Municipal Court or the Building Standards Commission, which may include testifying as a witness on behalf of the City.

• Read and interpret maps, plats, codes, ordinances, and regulations.

• Research Property Ownership; Utilize tax records, court records, and other resources to identify property ownership of land and/or business property, and/or tenant occupancy to process related violations. 

• Research Vehicle Ownership; Utilize Texas DMV, tax and court records to identify vehicle ownership and lien holders (if applicable) to process vehicle related violations such as junk or abandoned vehicles.

• Collaborates with the other inspectors, departments, and agencies as required to ensure compliance with codes.

• Responds to Customer inquiries regarding reported complaints and the outcome (results) in a timely fashion.

• Attends citizen group meetings to answer questions and educate customers about City ordinances and standards, as well as basic code enforcement practices, processes and procedures.

• Conducts research for special projects.

• Complies with all applicable department and division security and safety rules, regulations, and standards pertaining to vehicles and personal safety.

• Assists in the drafting and publication of handbooks and standard operating procedures for the department.

• Prepare and submit daily and monthly reports as assigned and on time.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training or Experience

High school diploma, or equivalent. Two (2) years of full-time experience as a Code Enforcement Officer, Building Inspector or any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

One (1) year (30 semester hours) from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Urban Planning, Environmental Science, Engineering Technology, Criminal Justice, Criminology, or a field related to the type of work to be performed may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Municipal Ordinance, Unified Development Code, applicable state and federal codes, regulations and guidelines.

• Legal procedure for enforcing Municipal Ordinance, Unified Development Code and applicable state laws.

• Basic inspection and investigation techniques in order to properly conduct inspections of properties for violations.

• Knowledge of basic con