Code Compliance Technician (PT)

City of Benbrook TX•Benbrook, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the administrative direction of the Director of Public Services, the Part-Time Code Compliance Technician performs complaint investigations and enforces municipal code regulations and other adopted policies. The Code Compliance Technician also performs a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility within the organization. This position does not have any direct reports. The Part-Time Code Compliance Technician is expected to maintain a constant working relationship with the Director of Public Services and the Code Compliance Officer in order to carry out assigned tasks.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.
Valid Texas Vehicle Operators License.
Knowledge of operational characteristics, services, and activities of a code compliance program.
Knowledge of principles, practices, methods and techniques of code enforcement.
Knowledge of methods and techniques of investigating property ownership and conflict resolution.
Knowledge of general construction methods.
Knowledge of basic record keeping and file maintenance systems.
Knowledge of basic mathematical principles.
Knowledge of principles of business letter writing and basic report preparation.
Knowledge of office equipment including computers, and supporting word processing and spreadsheet applications.
Knowledge of pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.
Ability to make sound decisions and use good judgment.
Ability to demonstrate intellectual capabilities.
Ability to evaluate the effectiveness of programs and personnel.
Ability to communicate clearly.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to read, interpret and enforce applicable City, State and Federal codes, ordinances and regulations.
Ability to research property records and related documents to establish property ownership.
Ability to perform mathematical computations.
Ability to prepare clear and concise letters and reports.
Ability to interpret and communicate city codes and ordinances to the general public.
Ability to prepare simple sketches.
Ability to collect and compile data from different sources.
Ability to operate office equipment, including computers and supporting word processing and spreadsheet applications.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

Inspects properties; ensures compliance with applicable zoning and environmental health codes, ordinances and regulations.
Determines whether property is in compliance; issues notices of violation as required.
Documents all actions and notices; perform follow-up inspections to ensure compliance.
Responds to alleged violations; interviews complainant and witnesses, takes photographs of violations, document activities and update records.
Meets with citizens who are in violation of city codes; explains actions required to comply with ordinances.
Provides and maintains a positive customer service relationship at all times.
Performs research to determine the approved conditional uses of property; researches ownership and takes action to enforce city codes.
Maintains records and reports of inspections and surveillance activities; prepares reports as required.
Responds to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provides information within the area of assignment; resolves complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
Assists in preparing case reports for court or administrative proceedings; testifies in court and at administrative proceedings as necessary.
Participates in joint enforcement efforts with the Police Department and other state or federal agencies on special projects designed to better maintain corridors or thoroughfares.
Adheres to assigned work schedule and provides updates to the Director of Public Services regularly.
Performs related duties as required.