CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER II

City-of-Houston,-T; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Houston is seeking a Field Inspector in the Houston Permitting Center / Community Code Enforcement to lead inspections and enforce ordinances on properties with high grass, junk vehicles, and dangerous structures. The role requires coordinating abatements and may involve court testimony.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and at least two years of code enforcement experience, plus a Texas code enforcement license and a valid Texas driver's license.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED.
• Two (2) years of experience related to code enforcement inspection are required.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate enforcement and implementation of adapted City of Houston ordinances.
• Perform routine site inspections to enforce ordinances on high grass, weeds, junk motor vehicles and dangerous buildings.
• Respond to inquiries from citizens, officials and City departments; may testify in court or hearings.
• Facilitate abatements and attend public meetings as needed to represent the department.

Skills

Code enforcement inspections

Public interaction

Testimony in court

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

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.

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.

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

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.

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.