Code Enforcement Officer - Code Compliance Services; Civil Service

## Code Enforcement Officer I - Code Compliance Services (Civil Service)
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1500 MARILLA:
Full time:
Posted Today:
End Date:
October 2, 2026 (10 days left to apply):
26-28502
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** Job Summary
** Inspects and enforces one or more of the functional areas: city codes, construction, sanitation, environmental, street & sewer, water quality codes or ordinances and reviews applications for licenses and permits.
** Job Description
**** Overview
* * The Code Enforcement Officer I investigates, inspects, and enforces municipal, land development, and property maintenance codes within city boundaries. Schedules and performs systematic property maintenance inspections to maintain or achieve minimum  property standards.  
** Essential Functions
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* * Conducts and performs inspections on city properties, projects, buildings, and developments to ensure compliance with all municipal, state, and federal regulations.
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* * Identifies, determines, and compiles non-compliant concerns and addresses issues with appropriate parties; takes accurate data and information concerning code violations and enforces code compliance.
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* * Investigates non compliant problems and makes recommendations for corrective action; communicates and collaborates with developers and other individuals to address code violations and make changes; performs follow up work and assistance as needed.
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* * Creates accurate and professional notices of violation; takes photographs and gathers evidence while performing inspections; issues citations and responds to citizen complaints.
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* * Educates and provides information to citizens, developers, and the general public; interprets laws and regulations while educating public on laws regulations and code standards.
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* * Drafts, maintains, and edits documents regarding inspections, code enforcement activities, and code violations;
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* * Remains up to date on all current code standards and changes in regulations; maintains certifications and attends professional development as needed.
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* * Drives vehicles throughout the city to perform inspections and address compliance and code violations.
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* * Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.  
** Knowledge and Skills
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* * Knowledge of municipal, state, and federal regulations.
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* * Knowledge of inspection protocols, policies, and procedures.
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* * Ability to determine code violations and suggest corrective action.
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* * Ability to issue citations and communicate with various individuals
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* * Ability to interpret, educate, and apply regulations to correct compliance issues.
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* * Ability to use computer programs, software, and equipment.
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* * Ability to provide calm, professional, and excellent customer service.
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* * Ability to manage time and complete multiple tasks.
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* * Communicating effectively verbally and in writing
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* * Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.  
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* MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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* EDUCATION:

*** High school diploma or GED.  
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* EXPERIENCE:

*** Two (2) years of heavy citizen/customer service contact resolving complaints and/or conflicts, service and/or billing disputes.  
** EQUIVALENCY:
*** A
** current
* * Code Enforcement Officer Trainee certification (or higher) issued by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations (TDLR) will meet the education and experience requirements.  
** LICENSE and CERTIFICATION:
*** Valid driver’s license with good driving record.
* Must obtain certification as a Code Enforcement Officer Trainee issued by TDLR within probationary period.  
** OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
*** Availability to work varying shifts including nights, weekends and holidays.  
** This position requires an ONLINE exam that covers the following categories:
*** Reading Comprehension
* Applying Policies
* Sentence Clarity
* Business Correspondence
* Spelling  
** Salary Range**$22.32 - $24.56

The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.