Code Enforcement Investigator

City of San Antonio; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

City of San Antonio seeks a Code Enforcement Officer to conduct on-site inspections of properties to enforce city codes and ordinances. You will inspect junked vehicles, vacant lots, and consult with owners to ensure compliance, while presenting findings to neighborhood groups and at city events.

The role involves field notes, reports, and documentation for abatement actions, with training and licensure required within 18 months. Primarily outdoor work with variable conditions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent recognized by TEA or regional accrediting agency.
• Valid Class C Texas Driver's License.
• Must become certified and State licensed as a Code Enforcement Officer within 18 months of hire.
• Applicants may substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education (and vice versa) to meet minimum requirements.
• Pre-employment drug testing and background checks are required; additional checks may apply.
• Official transcripts, diplomas, certifications and licenses must be submitted at processing.

Responsibilities

• Perform onsite premise and structure inspections to identify violations of City codes.
• Inspect junked vehicles for violations of the Junked Vehicle Ordinance.
• Inspect vacant lots for violations of the Vacant Lot Ordinance.
• Consult with property owners to show violations and enforce compliance.
• Consult with citizens about inspection results.
• Attend neighborhood associations to present department code enforcement activities.
• Attend City events and educational seminars as required.
• Maintain field notes and daily activity reports for investigations.
• Submit documentation for contractors to bid and abate violations.
• Research property information and initiate abatement procedures.
• Follow legal procedures to achieve abatement, including citations and notices.
• Enter inspection data in handheld, laptop, or PC.
• Submit documentation for local newspaper publication.
• Perform related duties as required.

Skills

Code knowledge

Street knowledge

Safety practices

Vehicle operation

PC proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Clear communication

Inquiries handling

Violation inspection

Physical ability

Outdoor work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Under general supervision, is responsible for performing investigative work enforcing City codes and regulations. Exercises no supervision.

Work Location

Cliff Morton Development and Business Services Center (One Stop) - 1901 S. Alamo St., San Antonio, TX (78204)

Work Hours

Training schedule is 7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday. Upon completion of training, work schedule will be 7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Tuesday - Saturday.

• Performs onsite premise and structure inspections to determine violations of City codes.


• Makes inspections of junked vehicles to determine violations of the Junked Vehicle Ordinance.


• Makes inspections of vacant lots to determine violations of the Vacant Lot Ordinance.


• Consults with property owners to show where violations are present and enforces compliance.


• Consults with citizens regarding the results of their inspections.


• Attends and makes presentations to neighborhood associations regarding department code enforcement activities.


• Attends and makes presentations at special City events and other Code Compliance educational seminars and workshops as required.


• Makes field notes from inspections and compiles necessary reports on area zone assignments; maintains daily activity report of field investigative activities.


• Submits proper documentation for contractors to bid and abate violation as specified.


• Researches property information and initiates appropriate notification procedures to result in violation abatement.


• Follows proper legal procedures to achieve abatement including the issue of citation or notice of violation in person, request for search and seizure warrants, and submittal for City contract abatement and court action.


• Enters inspection report data in hand-held, laptop or personal computer.


• Submits proper documentation for publication in local newspaper.


• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent (recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency).


• Valid Class \"C\" Texas Driver's License.


• Must become certified and State licensed as a Code Enforcement Officer within 18 months of hire.

Applicant Information

• Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.


• Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.


• Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.


• If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications, and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.

• Knowledge of City codes and regulations.


• Knowledge of street locations.


• Knowledge of safe and efficient work practices relating to code enforcement activities.


• Skill in operating a motor vehicle in a safe and efficient manner.


• Skill in utilizing a personal computer and associated software programs.


• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, management, and the public.


• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.


• Ability to respond to inquiries, complaints, and requests for services in a fair, tactful, and firm manner.


• Ability to inspect and identify violations of applicable codes and ordinances.


• Ability to perform all the physical requirements of the position, with or without accommodations.


• Working conditions are primarily outside with frequent exposure to temperature extremes