Code Compliance Officer

This is a full-time position under the Director of Planning and Development. 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.

Examples of Duties / Knowledge & Skills

Periodically 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, animals, 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;
  
  

compare 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; secures 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
• Enforce zoning codes
  
  

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements

• 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
  
  

Supplemental information

Please note this job requirement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of

activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties,

responsibilities and activities may be assigned at any time with or without notice.