Code Inspector B

City of Austin; United States; On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A Code Inspector B position with the City of Austin focuses on inspecting residential, commercial, and multifamily properties to enforce codes and ordinances.

The role involves field investigations, issuing notices, and coordinating with property owners to achieve compliance.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent plus three years in code enforcement or related field.
• Associate degree or higher may substitute for up to two years of experience in code enforcement or building construction.

Responsibilities

• Enforces nuisance, basic housing, and basic zoning complaints on properties.
• Conducts investigations with tenants, owners, and other parties to evaluate violations.
• Determines if property code violations are present and their severity.
• Coordinates remediation with owners and City departments.
• Maintains accurate case records and documents actions from investigation to compliance.
• Assists with hearings/testimony and post-disaster debris assessments.

Skills

Written and oral communication

Investigation techniques

Reading maps/building plans

Recordkeeping

Time management

Using laptop/software

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree substitute in Environmental/Engineering/Urban Planning or related field

Tools

Valid Texas driver license

MEWP certification

Job description

About This Position

Under general supervision, this position performs field work consisting of inspections, investigations, and enforcement of code violations on residential, commercial, and multifamily properties within the City’s jurisdiction to help ensure compliance and conformance with laws, codes, and ordinances. This position provides consultation, serves citations; issues notices to owners and occupants; and interprets codes, ordinances, and regulations to affect corrective actions and improve compliance.

Code Inspector B Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Enforces complex nuisance complaints, basic substandard housing, and basic zoning complaints on properties.
• Conducts investigations on reported property code violations, which includes interviews with tenants/occupants, neighbors, contractors, workers, or property owners, to evaluate validity.
• Determines if property code violations are present.
• Coordinates the improvement or remedy of the violations with the property owners, violators, and/or other City departments.
• Determines property ownership, current occupants, and extent of violations.
• Refers code violations to appropriate departments or agencies.
• Coordinates the notification of property owners or violators as required by code, regulation, or State statute for any action taken.
• Responds to inquiries regarding registered complaints and results.
• Documents all actions, complying with all City standards, taken from initial investigation through the attainment of compliance, abatement, or judicial/administrative referral.
• Assists with cases for hearings and trials, which may include providing witness testimony.
• Performs post-disaster assessment of debris volume for collection services.
• Compiles with all applicable department and division security and safety rules, regulations, and standards pertaining to vehicles and personal safety.
• Attends special meetings, which may include presenting/providing information related to code enforcement.

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised

None.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

Knowledge of the principles, interpretation, and administration of applicable policies; codes; and municipal, State, and Federal regulations and guidelines.

Knowledge of investigative techniques, procedures, and reporting.

Knowledge of the methods required in reading and interpreting maps, building plans, or site plans.

Knowledge of retrieval procedures.

Skill in evaluating research to determine applicable ordinances, codes, regulations, and statutes.

Skill in written and oral communication.

Skill in making accurate measurements and computations.

Skill in preparing clear and concise written reports and in presenting data to provide timely management information.

Skill in recordkeeping, organization, and time management to meet mandated deadlines.

Skill in using a digital camera, laptop and/or notebook computer, and software applications.

Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations.

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus three (3) years of experience in code enforcement, code administration, building inspections, building construction, planning, or other regulatory or law enforcement capacity enforcing and interpreting codes and regulations, including one (1) year of case management experience.

Graduation with an Associate's degree or higher from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Environmental, Engineering, Urban Planning, Criminal Justice, Building Science, Construction Management, or in a related field may substitute for experience in code enforcement or building construction trade up to two (2) years.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

Valid Texas driver license within thirty (30) days of hire.

Criminal background check is required.

Registered as a Code Enforcement Officer with the State of Texas within one (1) year of employment.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to bend, lift, walk, carry, or use a force equal to lifting up to fifty (50) pounds.

Preferred Qualifications:

Certified in Mobil Elevating Work Platform operation (MEWP).

Familiar with graffiti and managing priority complaints.

Familiar with ladder use and training in ladder use.

Familiar with fall protection equipment, use and its policies.

Notes to Candidate:

Austin Development Services assists homeowners, business owners, and contractors when they build, demolish, remodel or perform any type of construction to ensure compliance with applicable city and building codes.

Position Overview:

Austin Development Services is seeking Four (4) Code Inspector B in Nuisance Abatement to Inspect and investigate graffiti complaints, document violations, identify responsible parties, and coordinate graffiti removal. This position will Communicate with property owners, issue notices, maintain accurate case records, and conduct follow-up inspections to ensure compliance with applicable City codes and ordinances. This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation.

Working with the City of Austin provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, career development opportunities and more.

Location: 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr., Austin, TX 78752

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday: 7:00 am - 4:00 pm

Pay Range: $28.07 - $33.96 per hour

Travel:

If you are selected for this position and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.

Driving Requirement:

This position requires a valid Texas driver license within thirty (30) days of hire. External New Hires must meet the City of Austin’s Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months.

Critical Employee:

Critical employees are considered necessary and vital and support activities that impact City or department operations. This work can be done while at a designated work site or while working at an alternate work location. Critical employees who are able to work at an alternative work location are required to do so. Schedules may be modified, and employees may be reassigned to another area during extraordinary situations or emergency conditions to provide essential services.

Important Note to Applicants:

Please be aware that the Job Posting Close Date reflects the final day to apply, but the posting will close at 11:59 PM the day before the date listed. All application steps, including attachments and submission, must be fully completed before that time.

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