Property Standards & Code Compliance Officer

City of Fate; Fate (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Fate is seeking a dedicated Property Standards Specialist to oversee the city’s code compliance program, including inspections and corrective actions. The role offers 4–9 hour shifts with a half-day on Fridays, focusing on immediate public safety and health for Fate residents.

You will inspect, educate, document, and enforce housing, zoning, health, and safety codes, maintain records, issue citations, and represent the City in court when needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of one year experience in Code Enforcement.
• Basic Code Enforcement Officer certification required.
• Valid Texas driver’s license required.
• Combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily field inspections for nuisance, sanitation, and zoning code compliance.
• Attend community meetings and engage with residential groups to address issues.
• Receive citizen complaints about unsightly properties and disputes.
• Educate the community on city housing, zoning, health, and safety standards.
• Maintain inspection records and prepare reports and statistics.
• Issue citations and represent the City in court as needed.
• Prepare files and documents for City boards and presentations.
• Process open records requests.
• Issue contract work orders for abatement services when needed.
• Conduct neighborhood assessments and surveys to determine property condition.
• Collect data to aid in program planning.
• Notify owners of violations and recommend corrective actions; monitor compliance.
• Input inspection data and notifications into the database.
• Serve as City liaison for codes and permits with the public and contractors.
• Prepare and file property liens for abatement when needed.
• Assist in researching and rewriting municipal codes and ordinances.

Skills

Code enforcement

Public safety awareness

Report writing

Communication skills

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

City of Fate is seeking a dedicated Property Standards Specialist to oversee the city’s code compliance program, including inspections and corrective actions. The role offers 4–9 hour shifts with a half-day on Fridays, focusing on immediate public safety and health for Fate residents.

You will inspect, educate, document, and enforce housing, zoning, health, and safety codes, maintain records, issue citations, and represent the City in court when needed.