Code Enforcement Officer
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Job Location:
College Station, TX - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 21 - 31
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Description
Under general supervision the Code Enforcement Officer performs a variety of technical duties in support of the Citys 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.
Principal Duties
- 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.
- Receiveand 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. (This job duty is performed based on position assignment.)
- Perform other related duties as required.
Qualifications
Required:
High School diploma or GED equivalent. Valid Texas Drivers 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.
Preferred:
Knowledge of municipal codes and enforcement processes. Knowledge of land subdivision zoning building and sanitation codes.Supplemental Information
Work Environment/Physical Demands:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job or that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment: Indoor and outdoor environments; work independently; drive from site to site; incumbents may be exposed to noise dust and inclement weather conditions.
Physical:Primary functions require sufficient physical ability to work in field environment; to stand stoop reach bend kneel squat climb ladders and walk on uneven terrain loose soil and sloped surfaces; to lift and/or move objects weighting up to 25 lbs.
Position posted until filled or closing date.
An Equal Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer
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Experience:
Unclear Seniority
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