Property Standards Inspector, Property Standards Specialist or Senior Property Standards Specialist

City of Plano; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

TMRS retirement

RSP enrollment

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Holidays

Tuition assistance

Library card

Recreation membership

Job summary

City of Plano is hiring for Property Standards Inspector, Specialist or Senior Specialist to protect and enhance community quality of life. You will inspect properties, educate owners on code compliance, and support long-term neighborhood preservation efforts across a range of shifts.

The role offers career progression within the Property Standards division, with training, official certifications, and benefits provided. Must be able to work Saturdays as part of rotating schedules.

Qualifications

• Inspect properties for compliance with city codes and ordinances.

Responsibilities

• Conduct property inspections and educate residents on maintenance standards.
• Research complex cases and support neighborhood preservation efforts.
• Work with residents, businesses and stakeholders to enforce code requirements.
• Occasionally perform after-hours inspections as needed.

Skills

Property standards knowledge

Job description

Job Description

Property Standards Inspector, Property Standards Specialist or Senior Property Standards Specialist

Job ID: 226480

Location: City of Plano - All Others

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Our Culture

At the City of Plano, our culture is grounded in service, teamwork, and making a meaningful impact. Our SERVE values—S (Stewardship), E (Engaged), R (Respectful), V (Visionary), and E (Excellence)—guide how we work, while our A.P.R.O. principles—A (Adaptable), P (Professional), R (Relationship-Focused), and O (Outcome-Based)—reflect who we are at our core.

This is an organization where you can grow, contribute, and be part of something bigger than yourself. That’s why our guiding principle is simple and clear: SERVE Like a Pro—it’s in our DNA.

Rate And Compensation

The successful candidate may be offered a position in either the Property Standards Inspector, Property Standards Specialist or the Senior Property Standards classification.

The target hourly rate for the Property Standards Inspector is between $25.21- $31.52; depending on qualifications.

The target hourly rate for the Property Standards Specialist is between $26.47 - $33.09; depending on qualifications.

The target hourly rate for the Senior Property Standards Specialist is between $29.18 - $36.48; depending on qualifications.

Job Details

Help protect and enhance the quality of life in our community by joining our City of Plano Property Standards team! Depending on qualifications and experience, candidates may be considered for the Property Standards Inspector, Property Standards Specialist, or Senior Property Standards Specialist classification. In this impactful role, you will work directly with residents, businesses, and community stakeholders to ensure compliance with City codes and ordinances while promoting safe, attractive, and well-maintained neighborhoods. From conducting property inspections and educating the public on property maintenance standards to researching complex cases and supporting long-term neighborhood preservation efforts, this position offers the opportunity to make a visible difference throughout the community every day.

Additional Information

• Certifications and subsequent renewals are paid by the City of Plano. Staff are given opportunities to attend conferences outside of the state. Travel and expenses paid by the City.
• Three (3) shifts available:
  • 7:30 – 4:30
  • 8:00 – 5:00
  • 8:30 – 5:30
• New employees are required to work the trainer’s schedule during training. Coveted shifts are primarily offered to tenured staff first.
• Required to work six Saturdays a year. Staff will flex their schedules during “Saturday Sweeps” week and work either a ½-day or a full day on Saturday.
• Required to perform periodic after-hour inspections to observe violations that occur outside of normal business hours.
• To ensure pay equity within the division, new employees are typically offered pay within the range of existing employees, with similar years of direct code experience and certifications.
• While conducting investigations, there may be cases that require Property Standards to enter structures that may contain hazardous conditions resulting from unsanitary conditions and infestations. In addition, while in the field, one will have to employ communication skills to de-escalate conflict in highly contentious and confrontational settings.
• Property Standards recipient of the American Association of Code Enforcement 2018 Innovative Code Program.
• Property Standards recipients of the Nation's 1st Code Accreditation.

For the complete job description for the Property Standards Inspector, view job description.

For the complete job description for the Property Standards Specialist, view job description.

For the complete job description for the Senior Property Standards Specialist, view job description.

Full-Time Benefits

As a valued Team Plano member, you will receive numerous benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Membership in the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS), in which the City matches contributions 2:1 upon retirement
• Enrollment in the Retirement Security Plan (RSP) which is fully funded by the City
• Up to three weeks of paid vacation
• Up to three weeks of paid sick leave per year
• Nine paid holidays
• Tuition Assistance
• Free Library Card
• Half-price recreation center membership

And so much more! Learn about our benefits online .

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer - EOE/M/F/V/D

Open positions are subject to close without notice.