Code Enforcement Officer I

City of Midland, Texas; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2:1 Retirement Plan with TMRS

Educational Tuition Assistance Program

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Midland Municipal Employee Credit Unit

Competitive pay

Medical/Dental/Vision Plan

PTO accrual

Paid holidays

Job summary

The City of Midland, Texas seeks a Code Enforcement Officer to perform inspections of properties to ensure compliance with municipal codes, zoning, and property standards. You will enter inspection data, issue notices of violation, and respond to inquiries from residents and businesses.

You will also research districts and uses, manage contracts for lot clearing, investigate environmental compliance, and educate the public on procedures and city requirements.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills to interact with citizens, developers, and departments.
• Ability to interpret City ordinances, zoning, and site plans.
• Proficiency in writing clear reports and correspondence.
• Basic mathematical skills relevant to measurements and calculations.
• Competence with office equipment and computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Conducts visual inspections to identify code violations from complaints or routine audits.
• Enters data to generate notices of violation and document inspection outcomes.
• Responds to inquiries about potential violations and explains regulations.
• Researches districts, uses, and plat details to assess compliance.
• Manages contracts for lot clearing, including bidding and payments.
• Investigates environmental compliance issues in response to complaints.
• Educates the public and contractors on zoning and code procedures.
• Inspects junked/abandoned vehicles and derelict structures for compliance.
• Collaborates with departments on special projects.

Skills

Strong communication

Report writing

Interpreting ordinances

Public interaction

Data entry accuracy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Office equipment

Computer systems

Job description

Scope of Work

Performs inspections of private and public properties to ensure compliance with municipal ordinances, zoning, and land use regulations governing the maintenance of property, grounds, and structures.

Strategic Goals

Supports a safe, clean, and thriving community by ensuring compliance with City codes, zoning regulations, and property standards while working collaboratively with residents, businesses, and City departments to address concerns and promote responsible development.

Essential Job Duties

• Conducts visual inspections of properties to identify code violations based on citizen complaints or routine assessments.
• Enters data into the system to generate notices of violation or to document inspection outcomes.
• Responds to citizen inquiries regarding potential code violations and provides information on zoning and city regulations.
• Researches planned districts, nonconforming uses, plat details, and possible illegal uses of property.
• Manages city contracts for lot clearing, including bidding, contract preparation, awarding, and processing contractor payments.
• Investigates and inspects environmental compliance issues in response to public complaints.
• Educates the public and contractors on zoning, code enforcement procedures, and city requirements.
• Inspects junked/abandoned vehicles, derelict structures, and other properties for code compliance.
• Collaborates with internal departments on special projects and performs related duties as assigned.

Physical and Environmental Conditions

• Must be able to sit, stand, and drive a City-issued vehicle to work sites.
• Will be exposed to outdoor elements during all seasons while performing on-site inspections.
• Requires physical activities such as lifting, squatting, and climbing.
• May encounter unleashed dogs and hostile property or business owners.

Required Qualifications

• Strong communication skills to effectively interact with citizens, developers, and internal departments.
• Ability to interpret and apply City ordinances, professional literature, site plans, and zoning regulations.
• Competency in writing clear reports and correspondence.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Proficiency with office equipment and computer systems.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Texas driver's license.
• Certification as a Code Enforcement Officer through the Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation (TDLR), and applicants must obtain certification within 18 months of hire.
• Ability to attend required training, which may involve travel.
• Must be able to work some weekends and on-call.

Funding Status

• This position is federally funded through the Community Development Block Grant and is subject to annual funding approval. Continued employment in this position is contingent upon the availability and yearly approval of federal funding. Funding for this position is not guaranteed beyond the approved funding period.

Benefits & Compensation

• 2:1 Retirement Plan with TMRS
• Educational Tuition Assistance Program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Employer
• Midland Municipal Employee Credit Union
• Competitive pay
• Medical/Dental/Vision Plan
• PTO accrual
• Paid holidays