Code Compliance Officer I/II/III

City of Abilene • Abilene, TX

75d

About The Position

Under general supervision, to perform a variety of skilled field and office work involved in the enforcement of codes and regulations relating to environmental, health, safety, and general welfare issues, as provided by State and local codes and ordinances, and to perform inspections, investigate violations, and gain compliance either voluntarily or through enforcement means.

Requirements

• Prior experience in code enforcement or registration as a Certified Code Enforcement Officer is preferred.
• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• A Bachelor’s degree in public administration, environmental management, forensic science or a related field is preferred.
• A valid Texas driver’s license, the ability to obtain one within 90 days of employment; or a military waiver is required.
• Ability to obtain a Texas Code Enforcement certification from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations (TDLR), to include successfully passing a criminal history background check within three (3) years of employment is required.
• One (1) year of full-time experience in the field of code enforcement, law enforcement, environmental health or a related field is required for Code Compliance Officer II.
• Completion of Texas Basic Code Enforcement Course through Texas Engineering Extension (TEEX) is required for Code Compliance Officer II.
• Certified Code Enforcement Officer with the State of Texas is required for Code Compliance Officer II.
• Three (3) years of full-time experience in the field of code enforcement, law enforcement, environmental health or a related field is required for Code Compliance Officer III.
• A minimum of two (2) years as a Registered Code Enforcement Officer in the State of Texas is required for Code Compliance Officer III.
• Completion of twelve (12) hours of continuing education within the previous 24 months, to include one (1) hour of legal or legislative updates is required for Code Compliance Officer III.

Responsibilities

• Perform site inspections and investigations to determine if various ordinances are being violated, if a public nuisance is present, and the responsible parties involved.
• Communicate with complaining parties, responsible parties, and affected parties on City standards, policies and options for the resolution or abatement of violations.
• Perform investigative and research work to determine the legal descriptions of real property, registration or licensing of vehicles, ownership interests in property, and lien holders or other parties responsible for the status of property.
• Coordinate with other City, County, State or Federal entities or utility companies in pursuit of resolving violations.
• Maintain appropriate records and files.
• Educate individuals, entities, and groups on standards, practices, and resources for compliance with City and State codes relating to health, safety and general welfare.
• Schedule inspections and meetings.
• Issue notices of violation, abatement order, court summons, citation or other enforcement action as appropriate.
• Testify in court and to the Board of Building Standards as needed.
• Meet with interested citizens and community groups to discuss issues and concerns.
• Operate a City vehicle to conduct field inspections, investigate code violations, and ensure timely response to service requests throughout the community.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED