Code Enforcement Technician

City-of-Big-Spring-1; Big Spring (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Big Spring seeks a Code Enforcement Inspector to enforce city codes and environmental regulations, conduct inspections, investigate complaints, and coordinate activities with other departments. The role requires maintaining detailed records, preparing reports, and communicating with residents, contractors, and city officials to protect public health and safety.

You will prioritize cases, manage multiple inspections, and participate in meetings, with exposure to outdoor conditions and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to obtain appropriate state certification for inspections within two years.
• Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and Local laws, codes, and procedures.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to conduct research and prepare clear reports.

Responsibilities

• Performs inspections and follow-up on complaints and violations.
• Maintains case files and enters information into data processing systems.
• Investigates alleged violations of city, state laws and codes.
• Coordinates duties with other city departments and outside agencies.
• Prepares and maintains accurate records and related reports.

Skills

Code enforcement

Customer service

Research

Communication (oral & written)

Multitasking

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Data processing software

MS Office

Job description

Responsible for performing inspections related to environmentally related laws, codes, zoning ordinances and regulations to include maintaining records and reports, investigating alleged violations and coordinating activities with other departments and agencies. Work is performed with limited supervision. Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge and skills. Factors such as regular attendance at the job not routinely listed in job descriptions but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Performs inspections and follow-up on public and staff complaints, which includes performing neighborhood integrity inspections.
• Maintains case files, which includes: entering case information into applicable data processing program; communicating with the public regarding complaints and violations; issuing notices of violation; investigating non-compliance with City code violations; taking photographs of code violations for documentation.
• Conducts research to facilitate departmental operations, which includes: locating property and vehicle owners, permits, and owner and parcel information; gathering information for court cases.
• Takes immediate field action to abate minor code violations.
• Prepares and maintains accurate records, which includes compiling data and preparing related reports.
• Investigates alleged violations of local and state laws, City ordinances, and codes related to environmental or public health nuisances.
• Prioritizes, schedules, and performs inspections and follow-up inspections to ensure compliance with applicable codes.
• Coordinates duties and projects with other City departments and outside agencies involved in code enforcement.
• Increases compliance with City codes by communicating effectively and courteously to customer complaints and questions in person, writing, and by telephone.
• Participates in meetings related to code enforcement activities and issues.
• Locates, removes, and disposes of illegal signs; writes violations for illegal signs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to readily obtain the appropriate state certification for the type of inspections(s) conducted within two (2) years of employment. Employee may test for certification after one (1) year of employment.
• Possession of a valid Class C Texas driver's license.

• Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and Local laws, code, ordinances, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Skilled in mediating and diffusing hostile situations.
• Skilled in exercising judgment and discretion.
• Skilled in conducting research.
• Skilled in reading, interpreting, and explaining applicable laws, codes, ordinances, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Skilled in providing customer service.
• Skilled in performing inspections and investigations.
• Skilled in prioritizing, organizing, and managing multiple simultaneous projects.
• Skilled in preparing clear and concise reports.
• Skilled in gathering and analyzing information and making recommendations based on findings.
• Skilled in operating a computer and related software applications.
• Skilled in communicating effectively with a variety of individuals orally and in writing.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

The Building Official/ Code Enforcement Supervisor assigns work in terms of general instructions. Completed work is checked for compliance with procedures, accuracy and the nature and propriety of the final results.

GUIDELINES

Guidelines include local and standard building codes and regulations, relevant city ordinances and regulations, secretarial manuals, illegal dumping and departmental procedures. These guidelines are generally clear and specific, but require some interpretation in application.

COMPETENCIES

An employee’s performance will be evaluated based on the following competencies: job knowledge, teamwork, customer service, flexibility, and work ethic.

COMPLEXITY

This position consists of related administrative and clerical tasks.

SCOPE AND EFFECT

The purpose of this position is to enforce city codes and ordinances and relevant state laws. Successful performance helps ensure the effective enforcement of city ordinances and promotes the health and safety of the community.

PERSONAL CONTACTS

Contacts are typically with contractors, subcontractors, homeowners, city elected officials, co-workers, and the general public.

PURPOSE OF CONTACTS

Contacts are typically to give and exchange information, resolve problems, and provide services.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Frequent climbing, balancing, reaching, sitting, standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, walking, talking, seeing, hearing, smelling, and manual dexterity. Occasional lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds. Work is typically performed in both standard office and outdoor environments, with potential exposure to adverse weather conditions. Work is occasionally performed in high and precarious places and near moving mechanical parts. Occasional exposure to the risk of electric shock, fumes, airborne particles, infectious diseases, and criminal suspects.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work is typically performed in an office and outdoors, where the employee may be exposed to dust, dirt, inclement weather, chemicals, exposure to heat and cold chemicals, noise, and infectious diseases.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

None