Code Enforcement Officer

City of College Station • College Station, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Code Enforcement Officer performs a variety of technical duties in support of the City’s local code enforcement program; monitors and enforces a variety of applicable ordinances, codes, and regulations; provides customer education and enforcement of all municipal ordinances dealing with land use, development, and sanitation codes; and serves as a resource to provide information on City regulations.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License.
• Registered Code Enforcement Officer Certification, or the ability to obtain within eighteen (18) months of hire.
• Ability to work shift that may include evenings and occasional weekends.
• Ability to work independently, with limited supervision.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of municipal codes and enforcement processes.
• Knowledge of land subdivision, zoning, building, and sanitation codes.

Responsibilities

• Protect the safety and health of citizens by ensuring compliance with health, safety, nuisance, traffic, and zoning ordinances; inspect, monitor, and investigate residential and commercial premises to ensure compliance with municipal ordinances and state and federal regulations; determine the nature of violations and/or unsafe conditions and steps necessary for compliance; advise and educate violators of required action; and issue notices of violations and citations, as required.
• Receive and respond to complaints, inquiries and/or reports relative to codes or alleged code violations; conduct investigations and provide recommendations for resolution.
• Provide customer information as needed on codes and negotiate solutions to problem areas.
• Develop and maintain accurate records and documentation on all violations, investigations, inspections, enforcement actions and other job-related activities.
• Prepare cases and act as a witness for prosecution in Municipal Court, as needed.
• Monitor code enforcement cases to ensure compliance.
• Conduct and participate in public education forums.
• Utilize the GIS system to research and analyze property and code related data, generate maps, reports, and provide analysis, on an occasional basis or as requested.
• Perform other related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED