Code Enforcement Technician

Responsibilities

This position supports the City Strategic Plan by safeguarding public health and safety and protecting the integrity of neighborhoods through proactive and reactive response to substandard property maintenance conditions and other locally adopted codes and ordinances. Duties include responding to citizen complaints on residential and commercial properties for code violations and recording results of findings; documenting and maintaining written records and photo documentation of property conditions;

visually inspecting properties for compliance with all minimum property standards; and performing or overseeing litter, trash, and debris clean‑up in proscribed areas. Additional duties include applying pesticides, larvicides and other chemicals necessary to control disease‑bearing mosquitoes; operating, maintaining and calibrating mosquito fogging trucks and equipment; submitting trap samples to the Texas Department of Health or Dallas County Health and Human Services;

maintaining records of chemicals used in applications, complaints, spray areas and trap data; and stocking and maintaining chemical inventory.

A high school diploma or equivalent and a valid Texas driver’s license or the ability to obtain one required. TDA applicators license – Vector Control category, or the ability to obtain one within 12 months of employment also required. HAZWOPER certification within 6 months of hire may be required. A résumé must be submitted with application.

PAY GRADE GG11 / FULL PAY RANGE $18.81 - $26.52 PER HOUR

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Code Enforcement strives to improve the quality of life for the people of Irving through education and enforcement of all zoning and code regulations on single-family dwellings, commercial properties and vacant lots.

The City of Irving strives to be the most inclusive, welcoming, respectful and understanding municipal organization in North Texas. Irving is home to one of the most diverse ZIP codes in the nation, with many religions, races, nationalities and beliefs represented. The city acknowledges that its employees’ diversity make them uniquely qualified to serve. This is achieved by building and nurturing an employment base that better reflects the races, cultures, faiths, gender identities, generations and philosophies of the community.

The goal is to create programming and engagement opportunities, implement best and emerging practices, and foster an environment of understanding and respect. This allows for equitable access to programs and services, removal of barriers for engagement, and a culture of safety, trust and belonging.