Neighborhood Code Compliance Inspector

City of Fort Worth; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 Paid Holidays

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Pension Plan

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

The City of Fort Worth is seeking a Code Compliance Officer to inspect properties, enforce codes, and manage cases within the Neighborhood Investigations Division. You will conduct inspections, document findings, and collaborate with multiple departments to ensure compliance with zoning and environmental health regulations.

Requirements include the Texas Code Enforcement Officer certificate within 18 months, a valid driver's license, and the ability to pass background checks.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with specialized training in code enforcement, building codes, and zoning regulations or a related field.
• 1 year of general experience in building or construction trades, zoning, or enforcement of local, state and federal laws or regulations.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a State of Texas Code Enforcement Officer Certificate within eighteen (18) months of the date of hire.
• Candidate selected for hire must pass Pre-Employment Drug Screen, Physical and Criminal Background check

Responsibilities

• Inspecting single family homes, apartment buildings, businesses, vacant lots and other properties; inspecting environmental hazards; ensuring compliance with applicable zoning and environmental health codes, ordinances and regulations
• Enforcing building codes and zoning regulations for residential and commercial properties
• Performing complaint investigations by responding to alleged violations; interviewing complainants and witnesses, taking photographs of violations, documenting activities and updating records
• Maintaining records and reports of inspections and activities; preparing reports as required
• Responding to public inquiries in a courteous manner; providing information; and resolving complaints in an efficient and timely manner
• Assisting in preparing case reports for court or administrative proceedings; testifying in court and at administrative proceedings as necessary
• Participating in joint enforcement efforts with the Environmental Services and Fort Worth Police Department to effectively manage difficult cases that require multiple disciplines

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

The City of Fort Worth is seeking a Code Compliance Officer to inspect properties, enforce codes, and manage cases within the Neighborhood Investigations Division. You will conduct inspections, document findings, and collaborate with multiple departments to ensure compliance with zoning and environmental health regulations.

Requirements include the Texas Code Enforcement Officer certificate within 18 months, a valid driver's license, and the ability to pass background checks.