Public Health & Code Compliance Inspector

Lindentx; Mount Pleasant (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Mount Pleasant's Department of Development Services seeks a Code Compliance Officer I to perform inspections and enforce health and sanitation laws; work is performed under the Building Official's supervision within applicable policies.

Requirements include a high school diploma, a Texas Class C driver’s license, and the ability to obtain Food Protection Management Certification, Basic Code Enforcement Officer Certification, and CPO Certification within specified timeframes;

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Class C Texas driver’s license.
• Ability to receive Food Protection Management Certification within six months of employment or working knowledge of food protection principles.
• Ability to earn Basic Code Enforcement Officer Certification within one year of employment.
• Ability to earn CPO Certification within six months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Responds to environmental and code compliance inquiries, concerns, and complaints from the public.
• Investigates public nuisance complaints involving junk vehicles, overgrown vegetation, stagnant water, illegal signage, illegal dumping, or other alleged code violations.
• Inspects food service establishments and businesses handling food for sanitary compliance; inspects schools and institutions; issues permits for food establishments; inspects public pools and spas.
• Inspects and makes recommendations for corrective actions for various health violations.
• Interprets code enforcement regulations to owners, operators, and managers, and assists them in voluntary compliance.
• Prepares and maintains necessary records and reports.
• Investigates health and sanitation violations relating to City ordinances or state law.
• Keeps accurate records and initiates legal actions as required.
• Performs related work as required.

Skills

Health codes knowledge

Effective communication

Bilingual (Spanish) preferred

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Class C Texas driver’s license

Food Protection Management Certification within 6 months

Basic Code Enforcement Officer Certification within 1 year

CPO Certification within 6 months

Job description

The City of Mount Pleasant's Department of Development Services seeks a Code Compliance Officer I to perform inspections and enforce health and sanitation laws; work is performed under the Building Official's supervision within applicable policies.

Requirements include a high school diploma, a Texas Class C driver’s license, and the ability to obtain Food Protection Management Certification, Basic Code Enforcement Officer Certification, and CPO Certification within specified timeframes;