| Purpose: |
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Under supervision, this position performs field work in the inspection, investigation, and enforcement of code violations on properties within the City’s jurisdiction to help improve awareness and compliance. This position provides information; issues citations and notices; and interprets codes, violations, and penalties to owners and occupants to facilitate resolution, corrective actions, and improve compliance. |
| Duties, Functions and Responsibilities: |
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Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
- Enforces nuisance complaints related to property maintenance, unsanitary conditions, structural maintenance, and land use and development.
- Conducts investigations on reported property code violations, which includes interviews with tenants/occupants, neighbors, contractors, workers, or property owners, to evaluate validity.
- Determines if violations are present at the reported property.
- Coordinates the notification of property owners or violators as required by code, regulation, or State statute for any action taken.
- Documents all actions, complying with all division standards, taken from initial investigation through the attainment of compliance, abatement, or judicial/administrative referral.
- Assists with hearings and trials, which may include providing witness testimony.
- Responds to inquiries regarding registered complaints and results.
- Performs post-disaster assessment of debris volume for collection services.
- Attends special meetings, which may include presenting/providing information related to code enforcement.
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| Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised: |
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None.
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| Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: |
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Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
- Knowledge of the principles, interpretation, and administration of applicable policies; codes; and municipal, State, and Federal regulations and guidelines.
- Knowledge of the methods required in reading and interpreting maps, building plans, or site plans.
- Knowledge of retrieval procedures.
- Skill in displaying strong organizational skills.
- Skill in written and oral communication.
- Skill in making accurate measurements and computations.
- Skill in preparing clear and concise written reports, and in presenting data to provide timely management information.
- Skill in recordkeeping and time management to meet mandated deadlines.
- Skill in using a digital camera, laptop and/or notebook computer, and software applications.
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| Minimum Qualifications: |
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- Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus two (2) years of experience in code enforcement, code administration, building inspections, building construction, planning, or other regulatory or law enforcement capacity enforcing and interpreting codes and regulations.
- Graduation with an Associate degree or higher degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Environmental, Engineering, Urban Planning, Criminal Justice, Building Science, Construction Management, or a related field may substitute for required experience up to two (2) years.
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| Licenses and Certifications Required: |
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- Valid Texas driver license within thirty (30) days of hire.
- Criminal background check is required.
- Registered as a Code Enforcement Officer with the State of Texas within one (1) year of employment.
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| Physical Requirements: |
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Ability to bend, lift, walk, carry, or use a force equal to lifting up to fifty (50) pounds. |
