Code Enforcement Officer - Community Development

Essential Job Functions

Makes inspections and handles enforcement of city environmental codes and ordinances; represents the City in Municipal and County Courts; interprets health, safety and environmental regulations; answers public inquiries through research of city maps and records; maintains current records and researches tax rolls for property ownership; compiles information from tax records and GIS maps; enters data into computer; inspects properties for compliance with codes and prepares reports of inspections and investigations;

makes recommendations detailing corrective actions required; discusses inspections findings and recommendations with property owners; uses photography and computer equipment.

Performs other duties as required. Job description statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

This position requires 100% onsite work. Normal office environment; outside field inspections in all kinds of weather; exposed to cold, heat, and temperature swings; may be exposed to fumes/odors, insects, dust/mites, animals and toxic waste hazards; frequently deals with irate and hostile citizens; must be available to work from 8:00 a.m.

-5:00 p.m. Monday‑Friday; must be available to work overtime and weekends when necessary.

• City environmental codes and ordinances; basic principles, techniques and terminology of Code Enforcement; city government hierarchy and organizational structure; computer and use of laptop in the field, associated systems such as tax roll, water utilities, license plate files and code enforcement.

• Deal tactfully and effectively with the public to enforce regulations with firmness and impartiality; deal with the public in potentially conflicting situations; carry out tasks with minimal supervision; read and interpret legal regulations and information from maps; understand, follow, and transmit complex oral and written information; present ideas effectively, orally and in writing; organize and maintain files and records of inspections;
  
  read and write; learn computer systems applicable to division responsibilities.

Constantly sees and hears; frequently sits, stands, walks, drives vehicle, writes by hand, kneels, climbs, operates PC, enters data, lifts, carries, drags, pulls or pushes objects weighing up to 40 lbs., operates a camera; infrequently bends.

• Graduation from high school or equivalent; one (1) year experience dealing with the public;
  Certification as a Code Enforcement Officer preferred; one (1) year experience in a related field preferred.

• Must possess a valid Class C driver's license with a good driving record. Other state valid Driver's License equivalent to Texas Class C with a good driving record will be considered. Texas state law requires within 30 days of residency, you must possess a valid Texas driver's license.
• Certification as a Code Enforcement Officer must be obtained within one (1) year of employment.
• Writing and grammar tests will be administered. Applicant selected for hire will be subject to a background investigation and drug/alcohol screen test.

The City of Beaumont provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, The City of Beaumont will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

To request a reasonable accommodation or other assistance contact a Human Resources representative at  or through RELAY Texas at or mail your request to P.O. Box 3827, Beaumont, Texas 77704.

The City may consider all related education and/or experience in determining the applicant's minimum qualifications and starting salary.