Part-Time Code Compliance Officer

City of Brenham, Texas • Brenham, TX

77d • $15 - $17

About The Position

The position involves performing code enforcement inspections at the city level, focusing on issues such as weeds, junk, abandoned vehicles, zoning, signage, and substandard buildings. The role requires working 20 hours or less per week, with a starting pay rate of $15.00 - $17.00 depending on qualifications.

Requirements

• High school graduation or its equivalent.
• At least two years of excellent customer service experience with the public.
• Ability to read and interpret local ordinances.
• Valid Texas driver's license.
• Registered Code Enforcement Officer certification from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation required or ability to obtain within 12 months of employment.
• Peace officer license preferred to enforce ordinances dealing with the right of way.

Responsibilities

• Receives and responds to complaints regarding weeds, weedy lots, zoning, signage, and junked and abandoned vehicles and other code violations.
• Consults with property owners to show where violations are present and enforces compliance.
• Generates and issues documentation in the forms of letters, notices, citations, and legal documents.
• Coordinates with the City's third-party contractor for the removal or servicing of non-compliant properties.
• Receives and responds to questions and concerns regarding code compliance.
• Participates in joint code enforcement with Building Official, Assistant Building Official, and Fire Marshal.
• Provides follow-up on violations: notices, re-inspections, mitigation, etc.
• Consults with prosecutors and prepares case reports for municipal court action and testifies in municipal court as required.
• Maintains records and files and a daily activity report of field investigative activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED