Code Enforcement Officer

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the administrative direction of the Development Services Director, the Code Enforcement Officer performs investigations, resolve potential violations and enforces the municipal and state laws, ordinances, code and regulations including the minimum housing standards, environmental health, and zoning ordinances. The Code Enforcement Officer also performs a variety of technical tasks relative to the interpretation and enforcement of adopted codes and related rules and regulations. Work is performed with considerable independence with established laws, codes, ordinances, and technical guidelines, and is reviewed by the supervisor. May be required to act as backup Animal Control Officer.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Inspects single-family homes, businesses, vacant lots, and other properties; ensures compliance with applicable zoning and environmental health codes, ordinances, and regulations. Determines whether a property is in compliance; issues notices of violation as required. Documents all actions and notices; perform follow-up inspections to ensure compliance.
• Responds to alleged violations; interviews complainant and witnesses, takes photographs of violations, document activities, and update records.
• Meets with citizens who are in violation of city codes; explains actions required to comply with ordinances.
• Performs research to determine the approved conditional uses of property; researches ownership and takes action to enforce city codes.
• Maintains records and reports of inspections and surveillance activities; prepares reports as required.
• Responds to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provides information to the public concerning city ordinances, code violations, and Code Compliance procedures; resolves complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
• Assists in preparing case reports for court or administrative proceedings; testifies in court and at administrative proceedings as necessary.
• Participates in joint enforcement efforts with the Helotes Police Department and other state or federal agencies on special projects.
• Adheres to assigned work schedule and provides updates to the Development Services Director and City Administrator regularly.
• Once certified, in absence of Animal Control Officer (ACO), will act as back up ACO.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.
• Must be bondable.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• HS Diploma/GED supplemented by specialized training in code enforcement, building codes, and zoning regulations or related field.
• Two (2) years of general experience in building or construction trades, zoning, or enforcement of local, state and federal laws or regulations.

CERTIFICATES & LICENSES:

• The following current certifications / licenses preferred or must be able to obtain and maintain certifications / licenses within one (1) year of hire date:
  • State of Texas Code Enforcement Officer Certification;
  • ICC Commercial and Residential Inspector Certification;
  • Basic Animal Control Officer Certification.

• Must possess and maintain a valid Texas Driver's License.

Salary : $40,000 - $50,000