Code Compliance Officer

City of Fort Worth; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 Paid Holidays

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Pension Plan

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

The City of Fort Worth is seeking a Code Compliance Officer to inspect properties, enforce codes, and manage cases within the Neighborhood Investigations Division. You will conduct inspections, document findings, and collaborate with multiple departments to ensure compliance with zoning and environmental health regulations.

Requirements include the Texas Code Enforcement Officer certificate within 18 months, a valid driver's license, and the ability to pass background checks.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with specialized training in code enforcement, building codes, and zoning regulations or a related field.
• 1 year of general experience in building or construction trades, zoning, or enforcement of local, state and federal laws or regulations.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a State of Texas Code Enforcement Officer Certificate within eighteen (18) months of the date of hire.
• Candidate selected for hire must pass Pre-Employment Drug Screen, Physical and Criminal Background check

Responsibilities

• Inspecting single family homes, apartment buildings, businesses, vacant lots and other properties; inspecting environmental hazards; ensuring compliance with applicable zoning and environmental health codes, ordinances and regulations
• Enforcing building codes and zoning regulations for residential and commercial properties
• Performing complaint investigations by responding to alleged violations; interviewing complainants and witnesses, taking photographs of violations, documenting activities and updating records
• Maintaining records and reports of inspections and activities; preparing reports as required
• Responding to public inquiries in a courteous manner; providing information; and resolving complaints in an efficient and timely manner
• Assisting in preparing case reports for court or administrative proceedings; testifying in court and at administrative proceedings as necessary
• Participating in joint enforcement efforts with the Environmental Services and Fort Worth Police Department to effectively manage difficult cases that require multiple disciplines

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Pay Range:

$25.00 - $28.62/hr. | $52,000 - $59,539 annually
Job Posting Closing on: Monday, November 9, 2026
Workdays & Hours: Monday – Friday 7:30am – 4:30pm; Some evening/weekend work required.
Benefits for this position include: 11 Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Pension Plan, and Professional Development Opportunities
The City of FortWorth is one of the fastest growing large cities in the U.S. Our employees serve the needs of over 1,000,000 residents, promoting our values of exceptional customer experience, mutual respect, embracing our diversity, continuous improvement, ethical behavior, and accountability.
A Code Compliance Officer position is available with the City of FortWorth Code Compliance Department - Neighborhood Investigations Division. The Code Compliance Department maintains Fort Worth's status as a clean, livable city by ensuring properties comply with ordinances set by City Council. Code Compliance Officers work within defined boundaries and serve as subject matter experts responsible for determining if an ordinance violation is present. The Neighborhood Investigations Division consists of the neighborhood Code Compliance Officers who investigate violations such as high grass, open and vacant structures, junked vehicles, accumulation of trash/debris, contaminated bulk waste, and zoning issues.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma, or GED supplemented by specialized training in code enforcement, building codes, and zoning regulations or a related field
• One (1) year of general experience in building or construction trades, zoning, or enforcement of local, state and federal laws or regulations
• Valid Driver's License
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a State of Texas Code Enforcement Officer Certificate within eighteen (18) months of the date of hire
• Candidate selected for hire must pass Pre-Employment Drug Screen, Physical and Criminal Background check
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Candidates with higher levels of education
• Customer service experience handling escalated customer complaints and dispute resolution experience
• Experience maintaining an active case load and achieving established quantitative performance benchmarks
• Proficient with Microsoft 365 to include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams
  

The Code Compliance Officer Job Responsibilities Include

• Inspecting single family homes, apartment buildings, businesses, vacant lots and other properties; inspecting environmental hazards; ensuring compliance with applicable zoning and environmental health codes, ordinances and regulations
• Enforcing building codes and zoning regulations for residential and commercial properties
• Performing complaint investigations by responding to alleged violations; interviewing complainants and witnesses, taking photographs of violations, documenting activities and updating records
• Maintaining records and reports of inspections and activities; preparing reports as required
• Responding to public inquiries in a courteous manner; providing information; and resolving complaints in an efficient and timely manner
• Assisting in preparing case reports for court or administrative proceedings; testifying in court and at administrative proceedings as necessary
• Participating in joint enforcement efforts with the Environmental Services and Fort Worth Police Department to effectively manage difficult cases that require multiple disciplines
  

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically require touching, talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, walking, repetitive motions, climbing, balancing, pushing, pulling and lifting, depending on assignment. Incumbents may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, odors, dust, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, intense noises, gases, vibrations, chemicals, oils and workspace restrictions.
Medium work - Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

Conditions of Employment

The City of FortWorth is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is the policy and practice of the City to recruit, hire, train and promote a diverse workforce without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or another non-merit factor.
The City of FortWorth is committed to full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions.
Candidates who do not meet the Education requirement, may be considered if they have more relevant work experience than the position requires. Those selected for employment will be required to pass Pre-Employment checks depending on the position requirements. Those could include, but are not limited to: criminal background check, drug screen, education verification, etc. criminal convictions will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Employees are paid by direct deposit only.