Code Compliance Officer

City Of League City•League City, TX

About The Position

The Code Compliance Officer conducts proactive and reactive inspections and investigations of properties and buildings to enforce City regulations and codes. The role identifies environmental or health hazards, nuisance violations, and unsafe building conditions; documents investigation evidence and actions; issues notices of violation; arranges property abatement; may initiate court summonses; and conducts follow-up inspections. The officer also prepares substandard or dangerous building case files for administrative proceedings and documents information needed to file abatement liens. This is a safety-sensitive and/or DOT position requiring participation in the City's random drug testing program. Employees may also be asked to perform job-related tasks beyond those listed in the description.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
Code Enforcement Officer License through the Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation (TDLR), or obtain the license within 120 days of employment.
Knowledge of City zoning, ordinances, land-use regulations, rules, and office practices and procedures.
Knowledge of municipal codes, Energov, and IG Inspect and Enforce database systems, and ability to navigate GCAD, HCAD, and Pictometry to locate properties in assigned zoned areas.
Knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation; basic bookkeeping principles and practices; and modern office procedures, methods, and computer equipment.
Interpersonal skills to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships.
Ability to perform varied duties and basic mathematical functions, and to assign, prioritize, monitor, and review work assignments.
Ability to input case details, maintain regulatory records, and prepare reports.
Ability to explain zoning and land-use codes to the public concisely, tactfully, and impartially.
Ability to recognize deviations from code requirements and established policies and procedures, and maintain composure under stress.
Ability to serve the public and fellow employees honestly and with integrity, in accordance with the City's Standards of Conduct and Code of Ethics.
Ability to respond to complaints in a timely manner and input case details.
Ability to use resources to track property and business owners for certificates of occupancy.
Ability to generate, scan, and prepare notice-of-violation letters for mailing.
Ability to use maps to determine vacant-lot size, distance, and square footage for abatement.
Ability to meet work schedules and deadlines; understand and carry out oral and written directions; accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files; and maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in code enforcement, inspections, investigations, planning, or a related regulatory field.

Responsibilities

Investigate complaints by meeting with citizens, City departments, and businesses regarding vacant homes and lots.
Address violations reactively and proactively, including tall weeds or grass, junk vehicles, trash and debris, MS4, storm water pollution and prevention, sign ordinances, and tree preservation.
Enforce ordinances and codes related to substandard structures, housing standards, environmental health, vehicles and junk vehicles, vegetation abatement, and zoning.
Document actions and evidence from initial investigations and follow-up inspections.
Create notice letters and emails, respond to emails, add inspection photos to violation cases, and scan documents into cases.
Issue notices of violation to property owners regarding nuisance violations.
Prepare substandard or dangerous building case files for administrative proceedings.
Prepare quotes and work orders and post properties for abatement.
Document actions and information required to file liens for abatement.
Perform related work as required.