Code Enforcement Inspector

City of Grand Prairie; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Grand Prairie is seeking a Code Enforcement Officer to enforce city codes through inspections of residential, commercial, and industrial properties, issuing citations, and maintaining case records.

The role involves patrolling for code violations, responding to complaints, scheduling inspections, compiling reports, and performing administrative duties; some programs and community education may be involved.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent with some college coursework.
• Two years of experience.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Ability to obtain Code Enforcement Officer License within six months.

Responsibilities

• Patrolling the City for code violations relevant to the division assigned.
• Reviewing and responding to complaints received.
• Scheduling and conducting inspections, walk-throughs, or tours of locations, sites, building or property as appropriate.
• Noting violations of code and issuing citations.
• Compiling inspection reports and notifying chain of command, owners, and others as appropriate.
• Completing administrative duties such as answering calls, providing information to the public and other departments as requested, compiling data/reports, completing relevant documents/forms; and maintaining records.
• May participate in implementation and maintenance of programs, incentives, or community education relevant to the division and role
• May report information to any Board, City Council, Departmental or other such organizations relevant to the division and public for the position assigned
• May supervise personnel functioning as a lead worker to assist in training, providing guidance, instruction, and feedback.
• All other duties as assigned by a supervisor/manager within your department/division.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The City of Grand Prairie is seeking a Code Enforcement Officer to enforce city codes through inspections of residential, commercial, and industrial properties, issuing citations, and maintaining case records.

The role involves patrolling for code violations, responding to complaints, scheduling inspections, compiling reports, and performing administrative duties; some programs and community education may be involved.