Code Enforcement Officer II

Summary

Responsible for enforcing city ordinances and development codes dealing with nuisance, health and safety, and property maintenance. Minimum Housing requirements for Single Family residential, Multi-Family, Commercial property, and Zoning.

Depending on qualifications and experience

• Respond to and investigate citizen complaints.
• Actively patrol assigned areas to review for code violations.
• Issue notices of violation, citations, inspection reports, and nuisance abatement work orders for city contractors.
• Assist in case file management, preparing cases for warrants and Property Standards Board hearing cases.
• Enforce City Ordinances, Garland Development Code, and International Building and Residential Codes by performing scheduled inspections.
• Represent City at Homeowner and Neighborhood Association Meetings.
• Represent City in Court as required. Assist with training new Code Inspectors.
• Maintain required CEU's for Code Officer Certification as required by Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
• Respond in person, verbally and written communication with property owners/managers.
• Zoning Inspections

• 60 college credit hours or advanced training beyond high school level in related area.
• 4 years experience in code enforcement
• Certified Code Officer II certification or another applicable certification approved by Management
• Elevated customer service-related experience

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

• Associate Degree in a related field such as Public Administration, Construction Science, etc.
• ICC Zoning Inspector Certification

• Comprehensive knowledge of applicable ordinances, laws, codes, and regulations
• Comprehensive knowledge of construction standards and inspection procedures
• Ability to learn quickly and remain flexible in a fast-paced work environment
• Ability to maintain neat and concise data
• Multi-lingual skills highly preferred
• Basic skills in Microsoft Office (including Word, Outlook, Excel)
• Comprehensive knowledge of Code Compliance Software system.
• Working knowledge of Zoning Regulations

• Certified Code Officer II certification or another applicable certification approved by Management
• ICC Zoning Inspector Certification within 12 months of hire
• Valid Class C Texas driver's license

Based on current TDLR requirements