Code Enforcement Officer/Health Inspector

City of Angleton•Angleton, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to ensure compliance with city codes and ordinances through coordination of the abatement of violations. An individual in this position will serve as a Code Enforcement Officer, and coordinate activities related to the enforcement of City Codes on property maintenance, residential, commercial, signage, and health. The Code Enforcement Officer has frequent interaction with other City employees and the public. This position is safety sensitive and is subject to random drug and alcohol screening.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
Two (2) years of related experience in assigned area of responsibility.
Valid Texas Driver’s License in good standing.

Nice To Haves

Four (4) year degree with thirty (30) hours of science preferred.
Texas Certified Basic Code Enforcement Officer license preferred.
Registered Code Enforcement Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs food establishment inspections; enforces compliance with applicable codes, ordinances, plans, permits and/or regulations
Schedules and conducts inspections to ensure compliance with City Codes and Ordinances; documents discrepancies, writes reports, communicates results of inspections, and conducts follow-up inspections
Inspects food service establishments for compliance with codes and laws by making routine field inspections and prepares findings reports and possible corrective action
Ensure City records have accurate information regarding food service establishments and prepared reports.
May conduct education in food service sanitation and safety for employees
Compiles statistical data and responsible for data entry for City files
Investigates reports of code violations; generates code violation letters and citations as needed; documents violations and communicates status with citizens
May attend court to provide testimony related to the prosecution of code violations
Locate, remove, and dispose of illegal signs; 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
Coordinates with other departments, agencies or organizations for special events, projects, or initiatives; reviews and approves requests for special events in the City
Visually inspects food service establishments for compliance with State legal requirements and City codes, investigates complaints related to State law and City ordinance violations, and prepares inspection findings and daily reports for department director and supervisor review.
Coordinates the training of personnel; oversees the review of all sign permit applications
Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.