CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER II

City of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Houston's Houston Permitting Center – Community Code Enforcement unit seeks a dedicated inspector to serve as a field training officer and lead in enforcing adapted ordinances. The role involves coordinating inspections and abatements at sites, ensuring compliance with codes related to high grass, weeds, junk vehicles, and dangerous buildings.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, two years of relevant code enforcement experience, a Texas code enforcement license, and a

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED.
• Two years of experience related to code enforcement inspection.
• Requires a code enforcement license issued by the Texas Department of State Health Services and a valid Texas driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a field training officer while coordinating the enforcement and implementation of adapted City of Houston ordinances.
• Perform routine inspections of sites to enforce ordinances concerning high grass, weeds, junk motor vehicles and dangerous buildings.
• Respond to inquiries from citizens, governmental officials and various other City departments; facilitate abatements; may testify in court proceedings or administrative hearings; attend public meetings as needed.

Skills

Two years code enforcement experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Code enforcement license

Job description

Position Overview

Applications Accepted From

All Persons Interested

Service Line/Section

Houston Permitting Center/Community Code Enforcement

Reporting Location

Houston, TX

Workdays & Hours

Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. *(Must be willing to work on shifts to include nights, weekends and/or holidays)*

• Subject to change

Description Of Duties/Essential Functions

This individual will serve as a field training officer (FTO) while leading in the coordination of the enforcement and implementation of adapted City of Houston ordinances, performs routine inspections of sites to enforce ordinances concerning high grass, weeds, junk motor vehicles and dangerous buildings, must have the ability to respond to inquiries from citizens, governmental officials and various other City departments, facilitate in abatements, may testify in court proceedings and or administrative hearings, performs special assignments as requested. May be required to attend public meetings as needed to represent the department/section.

WORKING CONDITIONS

There are routine minor discomforts from exposure to less-than-optimal temperature and air conditions. The position may involve dealing with modestly unpleasant situations, such as with occasional exposure to office chemicals and/or extensive use of video display terminals. The position routinely requires lifting of moderately heavy items, such as computers or record boxes (up to 40 pounds) and/or very long periods of walking on rough surfaces on a routine basis.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires a high school diploma or a GED.

Experience Requirements

Two (2) years of experience related to code enforcement inspection are required.

License Requirements

Requires a code enforcement license issued by the Texas Department of State Health Services.

Requires a valid Texas driver's license and compliance with the City of Houston's policy on driving.

PREFERENCES

• Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.**

GENERAL INFORMATION

SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED None

However, the Department may administer a skills assessment test.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION

Yes

If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if candidate is promoted into this position, he/she must pass an assigned drug test.

Salary Information

Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate’s qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

Pay Grade 18

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.