Code Compliance Officer

JOB REQUIREMENTSSUMMARY/OBJECTIVEThis is a full-time position under the Director of Development Services. As a Code Compliance Officer, one needs to be skilled in administrative and inspection work on the enforcement of the various codes and ordinances. This individual will perform a routine inspection of sites to enforce ordinances concerning high grass, weeds, junk, abandoned vehicles, and dangerous buildings. This person also performs a variety of routine and complex work in the interpretation and enforcement of adopted codes and related rules and regulations. Work is performed with considerable independence with established laws, codes, ordinances, and technical guidelines, and is reviewed by an administrative superior.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSPeriodically patrols or inspects an assigned area to monitor for violations of local codes.Responds to complaints of potential code violations relating to signing, high grass, and weeds, nuisances, hazardous conditions, dangerous buildings abatement housing conditions, land use, zoning, subdivision ordinances, noise, dumping, polluting, or other code related matters.Performs work by safety policies and procedures.Conducts field investigations of potential violations; gathers evidence; questions witnesses; compares facts to code requirements; makes findings and issues warnings, correction notices, or citations.Meets with owners, tenants, contractors, developers, businesses, etc. to review and explain code requirements and violations or potential violations; promotes code compliance.Maintains a variety of logs and records related to inspection and enforcement activities; prepares recommendations for amendments and additions to codes or regulations which relate to the position.Coordinates efforts with the police, planning, building, fire, and related departments, the city attorney, and other staff or agencies, as needed.Works with police and prosecutors to obtain written or tape-recorded statements, depositions, or admissions, as needed.Reviews cases being prepared for trial with emphasis on the evidentiary and legal issues crucial to the successful prosecution.Reports violations of fire safety regulations and safety standards to fire marshal.Appears in court as a witness as needed.Performs related work or any other duties as may be required or assigned.QUALIFICATIONSEducation, Experience, and Certifications:Must be a United States Citizen.Must have a valid Texas driver’s license and maintain a satisfactory driving record.High school diploma or equivalent.Certified with the Texas Department of Health as a Code Enforcement Officer or be able to attain certification within 1 year.Must pass a background investigation and drug test.Additional consideration for Registered Sanitarians and/or Certified Peace Officers.Physical Requirements:Position requires the ability to stand, sit, run, walk, push, pull, squat, kneel, twist, reach, crouch, crawl, climb and stoop while assisting others or working alone.Walking, standing, or sitting for extended periods may be required in this position during the day-to-day functions. You may be required to drive and operate a motor vehicle according to state and local regulations for extended periods.Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception is needed for making observations, communicating with others, reading and writing, and or operating assigned equipment.Possibly dealing with personal danger which may include exposure to (a) natural and man-made disasters; (b) hazardous materials and/or toxic gases.This position also requires repetitive hand movement in using a computer keyboard and typewriter. Must be able to lift and carry up to 40 pounds of supplies or working materials.Work Environment:Some work is performed in an office environment and may be subject to ordinary risks typically found in an office environment. Some tasks are routinely performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions; however, some tasks are performed with dust or pollen, heat/cold, or extreme weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

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