Code Compliance Officer

<p><strong>Pay Range:</strong> $25.00 - $28.62/hr. | $52,000 - $59,539 annually</p> <p><strong>Job Posting Closing on: </strong>Monday, November 9, 2026<strong>&nbsp;📅</strong></p> <p><strong>Workdays &amp; Hours:</strong> Monday – Friday 7:30am – 4:30pm; Some evening/weekend work required.</p> <p><strong>Benefits for this position include:&nbsp;</strong>11 Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Pension Plan, and Professional Development Opportunities<strong>. &nbsp;<a href="https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:a06210ee-39cc-4629-bc13-64a483fea159">Find Out More!</a> </strong></p> <p>The City of Fort Worth is one of the fastest growing large cities in the U.S. Our employees serve the needs of over 1,000,000 residents, promoting our values of exceptional customer experience, mutual respect, embracing our diversity, continuous improvement, ethical behavior, and accountability.&nbsp;<strong>🌆</strong></p> <p>A Code Compliance Officer position is available with the City of Fort Worth Code Compliance Department - Neighborhood Investigations Division. The Code Compliance Department maintains Fort Worth's status as a clean, livable city by ensuring properties comply with ordinances set by City Council. Code Compliance Officers work within defined boundaries and serve as subject matter experts responsible for determining if an ordinance violation is present. The Neighborhood Investigations Division consists of the neighborhood Code Compliance Officers who investigate violations such as high grass, open and vacant structures, junked vehicles, accumulation of trash/debris, contaminated bulk waste, and zoning issues.</p> <p><strong>Minimum Qualifications:&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li>High School Diploma, or GED supplemented by specialized training in code enforcement, building codes, and zoning regulations or a related field</li> <li>One (1) year of general experience in building or construction trades, zoning, or enforcement of local, state and federal laws or regulations</li> <li>Valid Driver's License</li> <li>Possession of, or ability to obtain, a State of Texas Code Enforcement Officer Certificate within eighteen (18) months of the date of hire</li> <li>Candidate selected for hire must pass Pre-Employment Drug Screen, Physical and Criminal Background check</li> </ul> <p><strong>Preferred Qualifications:&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li>Candidates with higher levels of education</li> <li>Customer service experience handling escalated customer complaints and dispute resolution experience</li> <li>Experience maintaining an active case load and achieving established quant