Property Standards Specialist

Town of Flower Mound•Flower Mound TX 75028, TX

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Property Standards Specialist inspects and rehabilitates environmental hazards in public and private premises. The position determines whether properties have health hazards, nuisance violations, unsafe building conditions, zoning violations, or violations of environmental health regulations, statutes, and ordinances. The specialist patrols the Town, investigates violations on residential and commercial properties, documents enforcement activities, prepares enforcement documents, and may file court cases and testify in municipal court. The role also responds to requests for code interpretation, works with Town departments and community groups on related projects, and continually learns applicable codes and enforcement practices.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
Valid state-issued driver's license and driving record in compliance with Town policy.
Obtain a Code Enforcement Officer certification within one year of employment with the Town.
Excellent English oral and written communication skills, including spelling, grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure.
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel, and ability to learn different types of software.
Ability to use reading comprehension and critical thinking to identify solutions to complex problems.
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directives, handle multiple tasks, and prioritize and organize work assignments.
Ability to remain composed in stressful circumstances and demonstrate courtesy, understanding, and empathy.
Ability to learn and interpret applicable ordinances, codes, and procedures for handling violations.
Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends.
Ability to see, talk, hear, write, type, walk, bend, stoop, reach, kneel, twist, and climb.
Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 25 pounds of signs, equipment, and similar items.
Ability to work indoors, underground, outdoors, in confined spaces and trenches, and on level, slippery, sloping, unstable, and muddy terrain.
Ability to work in adverse weather and hazardous conditions, including exposure to mechanical, electrical, fume, odor, dust/mist, chemical, toxic waste, other solid waste, insects, noxious plants, and snakes.

Nice To Haves

One or more years of experience in code enforcement, environmental health, customer service, or property management.
Bilingual communication skills.

Responsibilities

Patrol the Town and investigate code and ordinance violations on residential and commercial properties, taking appropriate enforcement actions.
Document and maintain written records and photo documentation of enforcement activities.
Research property histories, public records, plats, surveys, maps, and related materials.
Prepare notices of violation, citations, affidavits, work orders, reports, and other documents.
File court cases and testify in municipal court as required.
Respond orally and in writing to requests from the public and Town staff regarding code interpretation and application.
Establish and maintain positive working relationships with people contacted in the course of work.
Participate in or coordinate projects such as neighborhood cleanups and outreach events with Town departments, neighborhood groups, and outside agencies.
Continually learn and interpret Town and state codes and enforcement best practices.
Follow personnel, safety, and departmental rules and regulations, and inform the supervisor of work-related activities.
Assist coworkers as needed and perform other duties as assigned.