Environmental Officer I - Solid Waste

City of Midland, Texas; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2:1 Retirement TMRS

Tuition Assistance

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Midland Municipal Employee Credit Unio

Competitive pay

Medical/Dental/Vision

PTO accrual

Paid holidays

Job summary

City of Midland, Texas is seeking a Code Enforcement Officer to inspect properties for code violations and to ensure compliance with municipal, state, and federal regulations. The role includes data entry, responding to inquiries, and supporting multiple city departments in regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include researching districts and uses of property, managing contracts for lot clearing, and performing environmental inspections in response to complaints, including field checks of

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid Class B Texas Commercial Driver's License required.
• Must possess or obtain Texas Registered Code Enforcement Officer certificate within two years.

Responsibilities

• Visually inspect properties for code violations.
• Enter data into the computer to generate notices of violations.
• Respond to citizen calls regarding codes and regulations.
• Provide staff support to the Solid Waste Department and others as directed.
• Research planned districts, nonconforming uses, plats and illegal uses of property.
• Manage city contracts for lot clearing, bidding, contracting and payments.
• Conduct environmental compliance inspections in response to complaints.
• Inform the public and contractors about disposal requirements for regulated materials.
• Conduct field inspections of junk yards, vacant lots and grease traps for code compliance.
• Supervise citizens performing community service hours.
• Performs related duties as required.

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Math skills

Office equipment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Texas CDL

Code Enforcement Officer certificate (Texas)

Job description

Scope of Work

Performs inspections to ensure compliance with municipal ordinances, legal inspections, and local, state and federal regulations concerning environmentally regulated materials.

Essential Job Duties

• Visually inspects properties for code violations as initiated by a complaint or routine inspection.
• Enters data into the computer to generate notice of violations to property owners or to record inspections.
• Responds to citizen calls regarding code violations, mailed information or general information regarding city, state or federal regulations.
• Provides staff support to the Solid Waste Solid Waste Department, and other departments as directed by the Director of Solid Waste.
• Researches planned districts, nonconforming uses, plats and illegal uses of property for the department.
• Manages city contracts for the clearing of lots, to include bidding projects, preparing contracts, awarding contracts and preparing payments to contractors.
• Conducts inspections to ensure proper environmental compliance in response to complaints.
• Provides information to the public and contractors regarding the requirements of related code and city, state, or federal requirements for disposal of regulated materials.
• Conducts field inspections of junk yards, vacant lots, illegal dumpsites and grease traps for compliance with city code.
• Supervises citizens requiring community service hours.
• Performs related duties as required.

Physical and Environmental Conditions

Ability to sit, stand and drive a vehicle to and from work sites. Employee will be exposed to seasonal temperatures while performing on site inspections. Ability to lift, crawl, twist, squat and climb while conducting inspections. Employee is exposed to electrical and chemical hazards.

Required Qualifications

Ability to effectively communicate with developers, citizens and employees in order to provide information regarding city, state and federal codes and possible violations.

Knowledge, Abilities And Skills

Ability to read and understand materials including City Ordinances, professional literature, plans, correspondence, and manuals. Ability to write reports and correspondence. Skills in math. Skills to communicate both orally and in writing. Knowledge of office equipment including personal computer.

Minimum Education, Experience And Certification

High school diploma or equivalent. Valid Class B Texas Commercial Driver's License required. Must possess or obtain a Texas Registered Code Enforcement Officer certificate within two years of employment.

Benefits

• 2:1 Retirement Plan with TMRS
• Educational Tuition Assistance Program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Employer
• Midland Municipal Employee Credit Union
• Competitive pay
• Medical/Dental/Vision Plan
• PTO accrual
• Paid holidays