Code Enforcement Officer Job Deer Park area,Texas USA,Government

Performs inspections and responds to complaints regarding violations and non-compliance with City of Deer Park – Municipal Code of Ordinances.

Performs investigations and enforces the municipal building and zoning codes, including but not limited to the minimum housing standards, environmental health, and zoning ordinances.

Performs research to determine the approved conditional uses of property; researches ownership and takes action to enforce city codes.

Must establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, contractors, other departments and the public; able to follow written and oral instructions and communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Exercises independent judgment for matters related to position. Ability to facilitate voluntary compliance and reasonably resolve non-compliances.

Positive attitude to assist City, residents, business and general public to resolve issues and obtain compliance for safety, welfare and well-being of all.

Supervision Received

Works under the general supervision of the Chief Building Official.

Supervision Exercised

None.

Essential Duties

Conduct onsite investigations of code and ordinance concerns. Respond to concerns including, but not limited to sewage, trash, junk vehicles, swimming pools, high grass and signs by inspecting properties.

Inspect single-family homes, apartment buildings, businesses, vacant lots and other properties; ensure compliance with applicable zoning and environmental health codes, ordinances and regulations. Determine whether property is compliant and issue notices of violation as required. Document all actions and notices; perform follow-up inspections to ensure compliance.

Respond to alleged violations, interview complainants and witnesses, take photographs of violations, document activities and update records. Meet with residents and businesses concerning City ordinances and codes; explain actions required to comply with ordinances. Provide and maintain a positive customer service relationship at all times.

Meet directly with Deer Park residents and property owners regarding code and ordinance concerns.

Maintain accurate records of activities using iPad or other equivalent device to complete reports and maintain records.

Receive resident/business concerns and respond with the appropriate response mechanism (lien, communication, cooperation, court, citation, etc.).

Must be able and available to work during emergency events such as hurricanes, chemical spills and on-call duties as needed by Public Works Department.

Perform technical tasks relative to the backflow program and maintain compliance records for required backflow preventer testing on all commercial buildings.

Assist City Engineer and other staff with spills, illicit discharges, ordinance violations and other storm water and sanitary sewer compliance activities.

Assist Code Enforcement, Planning and Development, Public Works, Deer Park Police Department and Courts regarding code and ordinance concerns.

Maintain files for issuing liens against non-compliant properties.

Oversee the City of Deer Park backflow prevention program and associated inspections to ensure compliance.

Maintain records and reports of inspections and surveillance activities; prepare reports as required.

Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information within the area of assignment; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.

Assist in preparing case reports for court or administrative proceedings; testify in court and at administrative proceedings as necessary. Issue citations, file affidavits of intent to prosecute and testify in court for non‑compliance matters.

Employee may perform any implied task from the listed duties or other duties as required by Public Works Department.

Minimum Qualifications

Customer service and strong written and verbal communication skills to work with the public, employees, supervisor and other entities.

Knowledgeable of applicable local, state and federal codes and ordinances.

Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical procedures, regulations and ordinances.

Ability to write reports and correspondence.

Ability to effectively…