City of Grand Prairie, TX
Housing Enforcement Officer
City of Grand Prairie, TX, Grand Prairie, Texas, United States, 75051
Salary :
$43,261.30 - $68,054.06 Annually
Location :
Grand Prairie, TX
Job Type:
Full Time
Job Number:
2024-00189
Department:
Housing
Division:
Enforcement
Opening Date:
10/29/2024
Closing Date:
11/22/2024 5:00 PM Central
Job Summary
The Housing Department is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Housing Enforcement Officer to join our team!
Performs a variety of Housing Quality Standards Inspections on Section 8 units. Works with owners and participants to gain compliance. Interpret and apply regulations governing Section 8 inspection process. Identifies and inspects premises for substandard conditions and assists property owners to ensure compliance with minimum housing, zoning, health and nuisance standards established by the City.
Essential Job Functions
Must have thorough knowledge of principles, practices, methods, and techniques of code enforcement, including some familiarity with criminal law enforcement.
Building related codes and ordinances enforceable by the City, specifically the International Building Code, housing standards, sub-standard buildings, dangerous structures and health, safety and nuisance codes.
Completes administrative duties by answering calls; providing information to the public and other departments as requested; compiling various reports; completing documents and forms; and maintaining records.
Supervises personnel by observing and monitoring work tasks; functioning as a lead worker; and providing guidance, instruction and feedbackMinimum Qualifications
Requires a high school diploma or GED supplemented by college credit AND two (2) years in a code enforcement related field.Valid Texas Class C Driver's License required .Possession of a registration as a Code Enforcement Officer within the State of Texas and a Housing Quality Standards Certification a
plus
The City offers a full range of benefits for full time employees, including, but not limited to the plans as defined in the Benefits Guide.
01
What is the highest level of Education obtained?
Some high school, no diploma or GEDHigh School Diploma/GEDSome College, no degreeTechnical or Trade School (Did not complete)Technical or Trade School (Completed)Associate's DegreeBachelor's DegreeMaster's DegreeDoctorate Degree
02
How many years of direct or related Enforcement Officer experience do you have?
No experience1 year to less than 2 years2 years to less than 3 years3 years to less than 4 yearsOver 4 years
03
How many years of experience do you possess in Housing Quality Standards Inspections on Section 8 units?
No experience1 year to less than 2 years2 years to less than 3 yearsOver 3 years of experience
04
Do you have a Code Enforcement certification?
YesNo
05
If you do not have a Code Enforcement certification/license, will you be able to obtain one within one year of employment?
YesNo
06
Do you possess a Housing Quality Standards Certification?
YesNo
07
In what area of enforcement do you have experience?
No experience in enforcementInspectionsLaw enforcement (police/security officer, etc.)InvestigationsIssuing citations
Required Question
$43,261.30 - $68,054.06 Annually
Location :
Grand Prairie, TX
Job Type:
Full Time
Job Number:
2024-00189
Department:
Housing
Division:
Enforcement
Opening Date:
10/29/2024
Closing Date:
11/22/2024 5:00 PM Central
Job Summary
The Housing Department is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Housing Enforcement Officer to join our team!
Performs a variety of Housing Quality Standards Inspections on Section 8 units. Works with owners and participants to gain compliance. Interpret and apply regulations governing Section 8 inspection process. Identifies and inspects premises for substandard conditions and assists property owners to ensure compliance with minimum housing, zoning, health and nuisance standards established by the City.
Essential Job Functions
Must have thorough knowledge of principles, practices, methods, and techniques of code enforcement, including some familiarity with criminal law enforcement.
Building related codes and ordinances enforceable by the City, specifically the International Building Code, housing standards, sub-standard buildings, dangerous structures and health, safety and nuisance codes.
Completes administrative duties by answering calls; providing information to the public and other departments as requested; compiling various reports; completing documents and forms; and maintaining records.
Supervises personnel by observing and monitoring work tasks; functioning as a lead worker; and providing guidance, instruction and feedbackMinimum Qualifications
Requires a high school diploma or GED supplemented by college credit AND two (2) years in a code enforcement related field.Valid Texas Class C Driver's License required .Possession of a registration as a Code Enforcement Officer within the State of Texas and a Housing Quality Standards Certification a
plus
The City offers a full range of benefits for full time employees, including, but not limited to the plans as defined in the Benefits Guide.
01
What is the highest level of Education obtained?
Some high school, no diploma or GEDHigh School Diploma/GEDSome College, no degreeTechnical or Trade School (Did not complete)Technical or Trade School (Completed)Associate's DegreeBachelor's DegreeMaster's DegreeDoctorate Degree
02
How many years of direct or related Enforcement Officer experience do you have?
No experience1 year to less than 2 years2 years to less than 3 years3 years to less than 4 yearsOver 4 years
03
How many years of experience do you possess in Housing Quality Standards Inspections on Section 8 units?
No experience1 year to less than 2 years2 years to less than 3 yearsOver 3 years of experience
04
Do you have a Code Enforcement certification?
YesNo
05
If you do not have a Code Enforcement certification/license, will you be able to obtain one within one year of employment?
YesNo
06
Do you possess a Housing Quality Standards Certification?
YesNo
07
In what area of enforcement do you have experience?
No experience in enforcementInspectionsLaw enforcement (police/security officer, etc.)InvestigationsIssuing citations
Required Question