Impactful Municipal Code Enforcement Officer I

dallascityhall; Town of Marilla (NY); On-site; USD 63,956,000 - 70,375,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Dallas is seeking a Code Enforcement Officer I to inspect and enforce city codes and ordinances. You will review license and permit applications and perform planned inspections to enforce property maintenance standards.

The role requires two years of customer service experience, a valid driver's license, and TDLR certification within probation. Availability for varied shifts and an online exam are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years of heavy citizen/customer service contact resolving complaints and/or conflicts.
• Must obtain Code Enforcement Officer Trainee certification (TDLR) within probation.
• Valid driver's license with good driving record.
• Availability to work varying shifts including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Pass an online exam covering reading comprehension, applying policies, sentence clarity, business correspondence, spelling.

Responsibilities

• Inspect city properties and ensure compliance with municipal, state, and federal regulations.
• Identify non-compliant concerns and address issues with appropriate parties.
• Investigate violations and propose corrective actions; communicate with developers.
• Create notices of violation, photograph evidence, issue citations, and respond to inquiries.
• Educate the public on laws, regulations, and code standards.
• Draft and maintain inspection documents; track code enforcement activities.
• Stay up to date on current code standards and maintain certifications.
• Operate city vehicles to perform inspections and address violations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Inspection protocols

Written communication

Data gathering

Regulatory interpretation

Time management

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Code Enforcement Officer Trainee certification (TDLR)

Job description

City of Dallas is seeking a Code Enforcement Officer I to inspect and enforce city codes and ordinances. You will review license and permit applications and perform planned inspections to enforce property maintenance standards.

The role requires two years of customer service experience, a valid driver's license, and TDLR certification within probation. Availability for varied shifts and an online exam are required.