Code Enforcement specialist

Duties include conducting field inspections of properties to identify potential code violations and ensure compliance with
applicable property standards; responding to citizen complaints and work to resolve property-related concerns; working
directly with property owners and managers to obtain voluntary compliance before escalation to a Building and Standards
Commission case becomes necessary; helping connect homeowners who may lack the resources to make required repairs
with available community resources and assistance programs; preparing Building and Standards cases for presentation to the
Commission; monitoring and documenting compliance with Commission orders; providing testimony in court or before the
Building and Standards Commission when required; providing support to the Commercial Property Investigations team; and
managing elevated or complex cases assigned by the Director or Manager.
PAY GRADE GG16 / FULL PAY RANGE $24.24 - $34.18 PER HOUR ($50,436 - $71,112 ANNUALLY)

A high school diploma or GED and two years of
experience in code enforcement or building inspection or equivalent combination of education and experience required;
current Code Enforcement Officer’s License issued by Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation and International Code
Council Certification – either International Property Maintenance Code or International Residential Building Inspector and a
valid Texas driver’s license, or the ability to obtain one, also required. A résumé must be submitted with the application.