Code Compliance Inspector: Protecting Community & Cleanliness

City of San Juan, Texas; San Juan South Estates Colonia (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

City of San Juan, Texas invites applications for a Code Enforcement Officer. The role enforces city codes, handles public inquiries, investigates complaints, and issues citations with testimony in court. A high school diploma and two years’ experience are required, plus bilingual English/Spanish communication and a Texas driver’s license.

Licensure within one year of hire is mandatory. The position is office-based with field inspections, paying an hourly rate and a 40-hour, five-day work week;

Qualifications

• Requires a High School Diploma and two years of code enforcement experience.
• Must be licensed as a Code Enforcement Officer within one year of hire.
• Bilingual English and Spanish communication skills required.
• Must possess a valid Texas driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Performs inspections of illegal dumping alleged code violations.
• Prepares and maintains correspondence, reports and records regarding code violations.
• Coordinates investigations among affected departments.
• Answers public complaints regarding trash, brush, tires and debris.
• Maintains daily records of inspections and activities.
• Represents the City’s code enforcement effort to the public.
• Assists and advises the general public in matters related to code violations.
• Issues citations, notices to correct code violations, and testifies in court regarding violations.
• Inspects premises for overall cleanliness, adequate disposal of garbage and rubbish.
• Prepares forms and letters notifying property owners and tenants of possible violations and time allowed for correcting deficiencies.
• Prepares a monthly report listing all targeted areas for other code violations.
• Explains requirements of State laws and local ordinance to property owners, and other interested parties.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Strong communication

Excellent writing and grammar

Typing 30 wpm

MS Word proficiency

Education

High School Diploma

Code Enforcement Officer license within 1 year

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

City of San Juan, Texas invites applications for a Code Enforcement Officer. The role enforces city codes, handles public inquiries, investigates complaints, and issues citations with testimony in court. A high school diploma and two years’ experience are required, plus bilingual English/Spanish communication and a Texas driver’s license.

Licensure within one year of hire is mandatory. The position is office-based with field inspections, paying an hourly rate and a 40-hour, five-day work week;