Oaks Historic District Code Officer

City of Beaumont • Beaumont, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Inspects and evaluates properties and structures to ensure compliance with City of Beaumont codes and ordinances, particularly within the Oaks Historic District. Handles enforcing violations and represents the City in Municipal Court; interprets zoning, property maintenance codes, subdivision and landscaping regulations; reviews building site plans for conformance to zoning regulations and landscaping ordinances; inspects properties for compliance with specific use permits, zoning requirements, special district rules, and landscaping regulations; provides research for general infrastructure data and historical information; answers public inquiries through research of city maps and records; collects property land use information; compiles information from tax records and property ownership maps; makes field verifications of land uses; collects and prepares data for computer entry; photography equipment, computer equipment and calibration equipment. Performs other duties as required. Job description statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

Requirements

• Knowledge of basic principles, techniques, and terminology of Code Enforcement.
• Knowledge of the mechanics of zoning ordinances and development techniques.
• Knowledge of City Government hierarchy and organizational structure.
• Knowledge of computer systems and code enforcement.
• Ability to interpret written legal regulations.
• Ability to effectively document information.
• Ability to understand, follow, and transmit complex oral and written information.
• Skill in performing photography work.
• Ability to deal with the general public in potential conflict situations.
• Ability to learn computer systems applicable to division responsibilities.
• Graduation from high school or equivalent supplemented by two (2) years of courses in general business or planning preferred.
• Minimum two (2) years' experience in related field.
• Must possess a valid Class C driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Other state valid Driver’s License equivalent to Texas Class C with a good driving record will be considered.
• Texas state law requires within 30 days of residency, you must possess a valid Texas driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• Certification as a Code Enforcement Officer preferred or must be obtained within one (1) year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Inspects and evaluates properties and structures to ensure compliance with City of Beaumont codes and ordinances, particularly within the Oaks Historic District.
• Handles enforcing violations and represents the City in Municipal Court.
• Interprets zoning, property maintenance codes, subdivision and landscaping regulations.
• Reviews building site plans for conformance to zoning regulations and landscaping ordinances.
• Inspects properties for compliance with specific use permits, zoning requirements, special district rules, and landscaping regulations.
• Provides research for general infrastructure data and historical information.
• Answers public inquiries through research of city maps and records.
• Collects property land use information.
• Compiles information from tax records and property ownership maps.
• Makes field verifications of land uses.
• Collects and prepares data for computer entry.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
• Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

What This Job Offers

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