Code Compliance Officer

Gfoat; Melissa (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Melissa is seeking a Code Compliance Officer to inspect properties and enforce municipal, state, and county codes related to environmental hazards and nuisance violations. You will communicate with the public, educate residents, and pursue voluntary compliance while maintaining detailed records and reports.

Applicants should have a HS diploma or GED, TEEX Code Enforcement certification or the ability to obtain it within 18 months, a valid TX Class C license, and be able to pass

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect properties and enforce municipal codes related to environmental hazards and nuisance violations.

Job description

Application MUST be submitted through the City of Melissa's website

General Purpose:

Under general supervision provided by the Code Compliance Manager, the Code Compliance Officer will inspect and enforce all applicable city, county, and state laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations related to the identification, improvement, and rehabilitation of environmental hazards on public and private premises such as fire and health hazards, nuisance violations, and unsafe building conditions. The work requires effective communication skills, the desire to learn ordinances and educate citizens, and the ability to interact with upset or angry citizens with an even temperament.

Examples of Duties:

This list is illustrative and does not comprehensively list all of the functions and duties employees perform in this position.

• Monitors the premises and activities of the public and private properties of the City on a daily basis to ensure compliance with assigned aspects of the municipal code.
• Investigates alleged violations of city ordinance violations, state laws, codes, and regulations related to environmental hazards and public health nuisances.
• Investigates and responds to complaints concerning land use, health and nuisance violations including substandard structures, illegal signage, accumulations of garbage/debris, business licenses, junk vehicles, high grass and weeds, illegal dumping, etc.
• Provides customer service by interacting effectively and cooperatively with the public to explain the intent of the applicable codes, identifying potential violations, and communicating solutions to obtain voluntary compliance.
• Prepares and maintains accurate, detailed records and field notes, compiles records and notes into reports, and utilizes information as needed as a witness for prosecution in court cases.
• Coordinates duties and projects with other City departments and outside agencies involved in code compliance activities.
  Secures and boards up abandoned and condemned properties and unfenced pools.
• Removes and disposes of illegal signs in the City right of way.
• Analyzes information and exercises sound judgment when performing varied duties. Requires the use of independent judgment within the limits of policies, standards, and procedures.
• Travels to conduct inspections and attend meetings, conferences and training.
• Regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work hours is essential.
• Works independently with minimal supervision.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Education and Experience
a. High School Diploma or GED.
b. Two (2) years code compliance experience.
OR
c. Any combination of education and experience which would provide the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge, and ability required to perform the job.

2. Must have completed the Basic Code Enforcement course conducted by the Texas Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) and be a certified Code Enforcement Officer; or the ability to complete the course and become a certified Code Enforcement Officer within eighteen (18) months of employment.
3. Must possess a valid Class "C" Texas driver's license prior to employment.
4. Must be able to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening and criminal history background check.
5. Must be able to work overtime as needed.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:General state and local laws, ordinances and codes related to environmental hazards and public health nuisances such as zoning, home occupations, signs, high weeds, trash, illegal dumping, junked vehicles, and minimum building standards. Knowledge of safe methods for securing condemned and unsafe properties or pool areas. Knowledge of methods for negotiating, mediating and resolving customer complaints and concerns.

Skills in: Learning and applying assigned provisions of the municipal code; communicating effectively (both oral and in writing); and using Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, and Outlook. Bilingual communication skills in Spanish are preferred but not required.

Ability to:Work in all types of weather conditions for extended periods; establish and maintain effective and courteous working relationships with the public, other City staff, and appointed and elected officials; assist in a variety of department operations; perform special projects and assignments as requested; and use a personal computer, including word processing and spreadsheet software. May be subject to repetitive motion including typing and data entry and extended periods of driving. May be subject to exposure to extreme weather conditions, hazardous chemicals, fumes, infectious diseases, toxic waste, airborne and waterborne pathogens, unsafe and unhealthy building conditions, and rough or unstable terrain. May be subject to extended periods of bending, reaching, kneeling, climbing ladders and stairs, as well as lifting or carrying building materials when securing condemned or unsafe buildings or pools. The employee must be able to lift up to 45 pounds