Code Enforcement Supervisor

City of Rockport; Rockport (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Rockport in Rockport, TX seeks a Code Enforcement Supervisor to oversee operations, enforce municipal codes, and promote community safety.

The role focuses on responding to complaints, conducting inspections, and preparing enforcement actions while leading a team and supporting code updates.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current Texas Registered Code Enforcement Officer certification required.
• Code Enforcement Officer II certification preferred.
• Possession of Texas driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Respond to citizen complaints and questions about code violations.
• Conduct patrols and inspections to ensure compliance.
• Investigate potential violations and determine enforcement actions.
• Prepare notices, reports, and enforcement documentation.
• Prepare cases for court and testify at hearings when needed.
• Assist in updating city codes and ordinances.
• Prepare monthly and annual activity reports.
• Coordinate onboarding and training for new staff.
• Provide leadership and supervise Code Enforcement personnel.

Skills

Code enforcement knowledge

Municipal codes familiarity

Regulatory procedures

Strong communication

Investigative skills

Documentation

Time management

Team leadership

Customer service

Independence

Problem solving

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Texas Registered Code Enforcement Officer certification

Code Enforcement Officer II certification

Valid Texas driver’s license

Job description

City of Rockport | Development Services Department
Grade 16 | Non-Exempt | Full-Time

Help keep Rockport a great place to live, work, and play!

The City of Rockport is seeking a motivated, knowledgeable, and detail-oriented Code Enforcement Supervisor to oversee Code Enforcement operations, ensure compliance with municipal codes and ordinances, and promote community safety and neighborhood standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Respond to citizen complaints, concerns, and questions regarding code violations.
• Conduct routine patrols, inspections, and follow-up inspections to ensure compliance with city codes and ordinances.
• Investigate potential violations, research cases, and determine appropriate enforcement actions.
• Prepare violation notices, investigation reports, stop-work orders, and other enforcement documentation.
• Prepare cases for court proceedings and testify at hearings when necessary.
• Assist in reviewing, updating, and implementing city codes and ordinances.
• Prepare monthly and annual reports tracking Code Enforcement activities and productivity.
• Coordinate onboarding and training for new Code Enforcement employees.
• Provide leadership and supervision to Code Enforcement personnel and perform supervisory duties in the absence of the Director of Development Services.

Why This Role Matters

As the Code Enforcement Supervisor, you'll help protect neighborhood quality, promote safe properties, support responsible development, and build positive relationships with residents, businesses, and visitors.

Lead with Purpose. Serve with Pride. Help Rockport Shine!

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least two (2) years of relevant experience in code enforcement or a similar position, or equivalent apprenticeship/internship experience.
• Possession of, or ability to readily obtain, a valid Texas driver's license appropriate for assigned duties.
• Current State of Texas certification as a Registered Code Enforcement Officer.
• Code Enforcement Officer II certification, or the ability to obtain certification within one (1) year of employment.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of code enforcement practices, municipal codes, ordinances, and regulatory procedures.
• Strong communication and customer service skills, including the ability to handle challenging situations professionally.
• Effective investigative, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong organizational, recordkeeping, and documentation abilities.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple cases, inspections, and deadlines.
• Ability to provide direction, training, and support to Code Enforcement personnel.
• Proficiency with computers, office applications, and reporting systems.
• Ability to work independently and maintain positive relationships with residents, coworkers, and other agencies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Experience working in municipal government or a related regulatory environment.
• Experience preparing court cases, presenting evidence, or testifying at hearings.
• Familiarity with code enforcement reporting, data tracking, and case management systems.
• Experience training or mentoring employees.
• Current Code Enforcement Officer II certification.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform duties in both office and outdoor field environments.
• Ability to work in varying weather conditions, including occasional extreme temperatures.
• Ability to work in environments with exposure to noise, dust, dirt, grease, and other conditions.
• Ability to perform duties involving sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, crouching, and occasional ladder climbing.
• Ability to lift light objects frequently and occasionally lift heavier objects.
• Ability to use required personal protective equipment, including gloves, masks, and safety goggles.