Environmental Officer I - Solid Waste

City of Midland; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Midland seeks a Code Enforcement Officer to inspect properties for code violations, respond to complaints, and enforce environmental and city regulations. You will enter inspection data, prepare notices, and communicate requirements to the public and contractors.

The role involves driving to work sites, working outdoors in varying temperatures, and handling potential hazards. A Class B CDL is required, with certification within two years of hire.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Visually inspects properties for code violations and responds to complaints or routine inspections.
• Enters data to generate notices of violations and to record inspections.
• Communicates with citizens, developers and staff about applicable codes and regulations.
• Provides staff support to the Solid Waste Department and other departments as directed.
• Researches planned districts, nonconforming uses and illegal uses of property for enforcement purposes.
• Manages city contracts related to lot clearing, including bids, contracts and payments to contractors.
• Conducts inspections to ensure compliance with environmental requirements in response to complaints.
• Gives information to the public and contractors about disposal of regulated materials.
• Conducts field inspections of junk yards, vacant lots and grease traps for code compliance.
• Supervises citizens performing community service hours.
• Performs related duties as required.

Skills

Report writing

Communication

Math skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Texas Registered Code Enforcement Officer certificate (within 2 years)

Tools

Texas CDL Class B

Job description

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

• 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 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.

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.

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.