Weekend Code Enforcement Officer

City of Round Rock; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Round Rock is seeking a Code Enforcement Officer to identify and abate nuisance violations and ensure compliance with city codes. The position runs full days on Saturdays and Sundays.

Responsibilities include field investigations, notifying occupants, coordinating abatements with contractors, processing billing and documents, and preparing case files for litigation. A valid Texas driver’s license is required, and registration with the State within one year of employment is expected.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.
• One (1) or more years of experience in code enforcement or similar position, such as inspections or neighborhood coordination.

Responsibilities

• Performs field investigations for alleged violations and notifies occupants.
• Accesses public databases and provides information on ordinances and compliance.
• Coordinates city abatements with contract vendors and handles billing notices.
• Prepares case files for litigation and assists with evidence gathering.

Skills

Field investigations

Vendor coordination

Documentation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Under general supervision, the Code Enforcement Officer identifies and cause abatement of various nuisance violations, ensuring properties are maintained in accordance with nuisance codes, zoning codes and all other applicable city codes. The shift for this position will be full days on Saturdays and Sundays.

Posted pay range is the starting salary. Pay rate offered is based on experience.

• Performs field investigations for alleged violations; notifies property occupants of various violations; accesses and researches public databases; provides accurate information about the ordinances objectives; maintains current and accurate information on the database; provides information on ordinances and compliances; maintains right-of-ways free of bandit signs, removing signs and providing information.
• Coordinates city abatements with contract vendor by initiating work orders, lien document and billing notices; accompanies vendors to violation sites; requests billing when contract abatement is completed; submits and approves invoice for payment; scans and downloads documents to case files.
• Refers cases to City Attorney; prepares all case files for litigations; monitors and compiles evidences and follows up with attorney.
• Makes changes, corrections and additions to the code enforcement system; identifies system changes and makes necessary corrections and adjustments; submits reports for monthly summary report submittal; assures that tracking and efficiency is up to date.

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.
• One (1) or more years of experience in code enforcement or similar position, such as inspections or neighborhood coordination.

• Valid Texas Driver's License or ability to obtain prior to employment.
• Registered as a Code Enforcement Officer with the State of Texas within one (1) year of employment.