Senior Code Compliance Officer

City of Lancaster, Texas; Lancaster (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Lancaster, Texas is seeking a knowledgeable Senior Code Compliance Officer to lead inspections and investigations across residential, commercial, and industrial properties.

The role involves supervising staff, coordinating assignments, maintaining accurate records, testifying in court when required, and responding to citizen concerns with fairness and professionalism.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Supervisory experience required.
• Willingness to perform field inspections and investigations.
• Ability to communicate clearly with the public and document actions.

Responsibilities

• Perform code compliance inspections of residential, commercial, and industrial properties.
• Investigate citizen complaints regarding potential code violations.
• Serve as lead staff for commercial code enforcement and IPMC standards.
• Inspect public and private property for nuisances and unsanitary conditions.
• Maintain records of inspections, notices, and citations.
• Testify in court as needed and coordinate with other staff.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Field inspections

Citizen concerns handling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The City of Lancaster is seeking a knowledgeable, dependable, and community-focused professional to serve asSenior Code Compliance Officer. This position performs a variety of code compliance inspections and investigations related to residential, commercial, and industrial properties. The Senior Code Compliance Officer also serves in a lead role by supporting staff assignments, monitoring performance, and helping ensure high-quality service and enforcement throughout the community.

This position is ideal for someone who is comfortable working in the field, responding to citizen concerns, maintaining accurate records, and helping uphold community standards through fair, professional, and consistent code enforcement.

May include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Perform a variety of code compliance inspections involving residential, commercial, and industrial properties
• Investigate citizen complaints regarding potential code violations
• Serve as the lead staff person for commercial code enforcement, including enforcement of IPMC standards, abandoned signs, and general upkeep of commercial property
• Inspect and survey public and private property for nuisances, sewage, trash, debris, and other unsanitary conditions
• Use computer systems to access citizen information for notices, contracts, and citations
• Prepare correspondence outlining code regulations, violations, and required corrective action
• Maintain accurate records and reports related to inspections, surveillance activities, and enforcement efforts
• Respond to and resolve citizen inquiries and complaints in a professional and timely manner
• Testify in court, as necessary, regarding code compliance violations
• Document daily activities and maintain complete and accurate case records
• Be available for emergency after-hours inspections as needed
• Assign code officers to designated districts and track performance by conducting quality checks
• Support supervision and daily coordination of code compliance officers
• Perform other related duties as assigned

• High school diploma or GED required
• Supervisory experience required

• Valid Texas Class C driver's license required
• Certification as a registered Code Compliance Officer in the State of Texas required