Code Review Analyst (Austin Development Services)

City of Austin; United States; On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Austin's Development Services seeks a Code Review Analyst to review and prepare non-compliant code cases, coordinating with stakeholders to facilitate compliance.

The role requires researching case information, communicating with property owners, preparing exhibits and notices for judicial hearings, and supporting the Law Department in code compliance matters.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a field related to the job with up to four years of education substitution allowed.
• Experience with case management and code compliance processes is preferred.
• Strong communication and public speaking abilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Review case information and coordinate judicial actions to achieve compliance.
• Engage with property owners, architects, engineers, and the public on code requirements.
• Prepare case exhibits, notices, and materials for judicial hearings.
• Maintain records and assist in policy manual development for code cases.

Skills

Knowledge of Federal, State and Local

City practice policies

Structural principles and building

Floor plans and drawings

Safety practices

Oral and written communication

Data analysis and problem solving

Planning and organizing

Compliance analysis

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Amanda

Job description

About This Position

Code Review Analyst Job Description: Code Review Analyst Purpose: Under general direction, perform tasks in the review, analysis, preparation, presentation, management and problem-solving of non-compliant code cases for the purpose of achieving compliance and or case resolution.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities

• Researches and reviews case information such as photos, zoning maps, City codes, plats, permits, plans and specifications of residential and/or non-residential structures and properties to coordinate and facilitate administrative and judicial actions aimed at achieving compliance with City codes.
• Confers with property owners, property managers, occupants, architects, engineers, designers, contractors, developers and the general public on code requirements and compliance processes.
• Assists in responses to inquiries and requests for information regarding code cases involved in the judicial process.
• Communicates with internal and external customers to gain and share information, request assistance and problem-solve issues related to code cases being prepared for or involved in judicial processes.
• Coordinates and facilitates notification of staff regarding their required attendance at meetings and/or hearings for cases being prepared for or involved in judicial processes.
• Gathers, compiles, and prepares case exhibits, case information and other relevant materials needed for judicial hearings.
• Prepares, distributes and posts public notice and other required notices to internal and external customers regarding pending judicial hearings and the results of judicial hearings.
• Assists in presenting code cases at judicial hearings.
• Prepares and maintains records for code cases involved in the judicial process.
• Assists in the development of procedure and policy manuals related to judicial processes for code cases.
• Assists the Law Departments Affinity Litigation Team with the preparation of Code Compliance cases.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of Federal, State and Local laws.
• Knowledge of city practice, policy and procedures.
• Knowledge of structural principles and building practices.
• Knowledge of basic floor plans, engineer's drawings and site/plot plans.
• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
• Skill in using computers and related software.
• Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
• Skill in planning and organizing.
• Ability to perform analyses to determine compliance with or deviation from applicable codes.
• Ability to speak publicly.
• Ability to apply code requirements.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other city employees, and the public.
• Ability to perform mathematical computations.
• Ability to maintain records and prepare written reports.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation with a Bachelor?s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to the job. Experience may substitute for education up to the maximum of four (4) years.

Licenses and Certifications Required

None.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the case management database (Amanda).
• Experience working, reviewing, and presenting code cases.
• Experience with public speaking and delivering presentations.

Notes to Candidate

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

Position Overview

Austin Development Services a seeking an organized and detail-oriented professional who can efficiently review and prepare code cases, while keeping track of orders and customer communication.

Location

6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive Austin Texas 78752

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday 8 AM - 5 PM

Pay Range

$30.19 - $39.31 per hour

Employment Application

The City of Austin Employment Application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered. A detailed, complete employment application is required. Pease be sure to detail on the application all relevant employment to be considered as part of your qualifications. This detailed application will be evaluated for the qualifications and will be used to establish base pay if you are selected for this position. Be sure to provide job titles, number of employees supervised and employment dates for all jobs you wish to be considered. Describe your specific experience for each position including all job duties and responsibilities.

Post Interview Verification

If you are selected as the top candidate for a position, DSD-HR will contact the current and former employer, as well as the professional references listed in the application. Please ensure the contact information on the application is accurate. Top candidates will also be required to provide proof of education from an accredited organization, copies of any professional licenses or certificates listed on the application and a copy of your DD-214 if claiming veterans' preference.

Assessment(s)

Candidates selected for interview may undergo a skill/competency-based assessment(s).

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 90.

90 Day Provision for Additional Vacancy

If the same or an additional vacancy occurs within the Development Services Department in the same job title within 90 days after the start date of the top candidate, the additional position may be offered to another top candidate from the same candidate pool. This may include filling other vacancies with the same job title in other division/work locations within the City of Austin, Development Services Department. Decisions on assigned selection may be made at the time of hire based on the business needs of the department.

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