Code Compliance Technician

City of Stafford•Stafford, TX

21h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with City Codes and Ordinances through inspections, investigations, and enforcement. The role involves documenting discrepancies, writing reports, issuing violation letters and citations, and potentially testifying in court. The Code Compliance Technician will also maintain records, coordinate with other departments, and may be required to work overtime, including during emergency situations. The City reserves the right to require employees in this position to work overtime, including during emergency situations, and may require them to remain at work to provide needed services or perform essential duties different from their normal scope of work.

Requirements

Applicable Federal, state, and local laws, codes, regulations, and/or ordinances.
Basic inspection principles, practices, and procedures.
Code enforcement techniques.
Customer service principles.
Safety principles and safe work practices.
Specialized equipment relevant to the area of assignment.
Modern office technology and equipment.
Ability to communicate technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, regulations, and standards.
Conducting inspections and monitoring safety hazards or compliance concerns.
Reading and interpreting plans, specifications, and/or applicable technical documentation.
Identifying and responding to compliance violations and safety concerns.
Determining the severity of compliance violations.
Preparing and issuing notices, citations, or warnings.
Preparing and maintaining data, records, files, logs, and reports.
Coordinating with other departments or organizations.
High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Two (2) years of related experience in the assigned area of responsibility.
Valid Texas Driver's License.
Texas Certified Basic Code Enforcement Officer license.
Registered Code Enforcement Certification.
International Property Maintenance & Housing Inspector Code certification or must be able to obtain within 1 year of employment.

Nice To Haves

An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

Responsibilities

Schedules and conducts inspections to ensure compliance with City Codes and Ordinances.
Documents discrepancies and writes reports on inspection findings.
Investigates reports of code violations.
Generates code violation letters and citations as needed.
Attends court to provide testimony related to the prosecution of code violations.
Locates, removes, and disposes of illegal signs and writes citations for them.
Maintains and updates data, records, files, and relevant documentation.
Conducts basic research, collects data, and prepares activity logs and reports.
Enforces adopted guidelines for the rental registration inspection process.
Coordinates with other departments, agencies, or organizations for special events, projects, or initiatives.
Reviews and approves requests for special events in the City.
Works in a team environment.
Coordinates the training of personnel.
Oversees the review of all sign permit applications.
Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.
Subject to 24-hour recall for overtime, including emergency situations.