Code Compliance Technician

City of Stafford•Stafford, TX

2d•$18 - $23•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, communicating with citizens, and potentially testifying in court. The technician will also be responsible for enforcing rental registration guidelines, coordinating with other departments, and maintaining records. The position requires the ability to work in a team environment, dependability, and may be subject to 24-hour recall for overtime, including during emergency situations.

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 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 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, and two (2) years of related experience in assigned area of responsibility, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
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

International Property Maintenance & Housing Inspector Code certification or must be able to obtain within 1 year of employment

Responsibilities

Schedules and conducts inspections to ensure compliance with City Codes and Ordinances; document discrepancies; write reports; communicate results of inspections and conduct follow-up inspections
Investigate reports of code violations; generate code violation letters and citations as needed; document violations; communicate status with citizens
May attend court to provide testimony related to the prosecution of code violations
Locate, remove, and dispose of illegal signs; and write citation for illegal signs
Maintains and updates data, records, files and relevant documentation related to assignment areas; conducts basic research; collects data and prepares activity logs and reports
Responsible for enforcing the adopted guidelines for the rental registration inspection process
Coordinates with other departments, agencies or organizations for special events, projects or initiatives; review and approve requests for special events in the City
Must be able to work in a team environment
Dependability, reliability, good attendance required
Coordinates the training of personnel; oversee the review of all sign permit applications
Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned
Subject to 24 hour recall: The City reserves the right to require an employee in this position to work overtime including during emergency situations (defined as any natural or man-made disaster that may or may not necessitate the relocation of City personnel or citizens). In the event of an emergency and/or a required evacuation, the incumbent may be required to remain at work to provide needed services or perform essential duties for the benefit of the general public including services or duties different from those performed in the normal course and scope of the position.