Code Compliance Technician (PT)

City of Benbrook TX; Benbrook (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Benbrook TX is seeking a Part-Time Code Compliance Technician to investigate complaints, enforce municipal codes, and document enforcement actions. This role focuses on property inspections, notices of violation, and coordinating with residents to achieve compliance.

The position emphasizes strong customer service, records management, and collaboration with the Code Compliance Officer and Public Services leadership, typically 20 hours per week.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read and interpret city codes and regulations.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Inspects properties; ensures compliance with zoning and environmental health codes; issues notices of violation and follows up inspections.
• Responds to alleged violations; interviews complainants and witnesses; takes photographs and updates records.
• Meets with citizens in violation; explains actions required to comply with ordinances.
• Maintains records and prepares reports of inspections and surveillance activities.
• Assists in preparing case reports for court or administrative proceedings and may testify when required.
• Participates in joint enforcement efforts with other agencies on special projects.

Skills

Code enforcement

Investigation techniques

Property ownership search

Record keeping

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Computer basics

Word processing

Spreadsheet software

Job description

SUMMARY OF CLASSIFICATION

Under the administrative direction of the Director of Public Services, the Part-Time Code Compliance Technician performs complaint investigations and enforces municipal code regulations and other adopted policies. The Code Compliance Technician also performs a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility within the organization.

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES

None.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by the incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Inspects properties; ensures compliance with applicable zoning and environmental health codes, ordinances and regulations. Determines whether property is in compliance; issues notices of violation as required. Documents all actions and notices; perform follow-up inspections to ensure compliance.


• Responds to alleged violations; interviews complainant and witnesses, takes photographs of violations, document activities and update records.


• Meets with citizens who are in violation of city codes; explains actions required to comply with ordinances.


• Provides and maintains a positive customer service relationship at all times.


• Performs research to determine the approved conditional uses of property; researches ownership and takes action to enforce city codes.


• Maintains records and reports of inspections and surveillance activities; prepares reports as required.


• Responds to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provides information within the area of assignment; resolves complaints in an efficient and timely manner.


• Assists in preparing case reports for court or administrative proceedings; testifies in court and at administrative proceedings as necessary.


• Participates in joint enforcement efforts with the Police Department and other state or federal agencies on special projects designed to better maintain corridors or thoroughfares.


• Adheres to assigned work schedule and provides updates to the Director of Public Services regularly.


• Performs related duties as required.

SUPERVISORY FUNCTIONS

This position does not have any direct reports. The Part-Time Code Compliance Technician is expected to maintain a constant working relationship with the Director of Public Services and the Code Compliance Officer in order to carry out assigned tasks.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• Operational characteristics, services, and activities of a code compliance program.


• Principles, practices, methods and techniques of code enforcement.


• Methods and techniques of investigating property ownership and conflict resolution.


• General construction methods.


• Basic record keeping and file maintenance systems.


• Basic mathematical principles.


• Principles of business letter writing and basic report preparation.


• Office equipment including computers, and supporting word processing and spreadsheet applications.


• Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.

Skill in:

• Making sound decisions and using good judgment.


• Demonstrating intellectual capabilities.


• Evaluating the effectiveness of programs and personnel.


• Communicating clearly.

Ability to:

• Work independently.


• Read, interpret and enforce applicable City, State and Federal codes, ordinances and regulations.


• Research property records and related documents to establish property ownership.


• Perform mathematical computations.


• Prepare clear and concise letters and reports.


• Interpret and communicate city codes and ordinances to the general public.


• Prepare simple sketches.


• Collect and compile data from different sources. Operate office equipment, including computers and supporting word processing and spreadsheet applications.


• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.


• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

This position typically requires touching, talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, walking, repetitive motions, climbing, balancing, pushing, pulling, lifting and inspect job sites in extreme temperatures.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATION

• High School diploma or equivalent.


• Valid Texas Vehicle Operators License.

WORK HOURS

• 20 hours/week - generally 4 hours/day, 5 days/week, Monday-Friday.

Open Until Filled.

EOE.