Code Officer​/Sr. Code Officer

Code Compliance Officer

The job description below is for Code Compliance Officer, however, based on experience and qualifications, candidates can be hired at the following:

If Hired as Code Compliance Officer #9513 (10) $44,801.88 - $ 64,964.24 /Annually $21.53 - 31.23/Hourly

If Hired as Code Compliance Officer #9910 (13) $54,118.99 - $ 78,474.38 /Annually $26.01 - 37.72/Hourly

Working for the City of McKinney is more than just a job; it's a chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others. Proudly recognized on the Top Workplaces USA list by USA TODAY, our team is dedicated to making McKinney one of the best places to work, live, and raise a family. Join us and start making a difference today.

Our core values are Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (RISE). We are also supported by servant-based leaders who foster and support a healthy, family-oriented culture. All new employees are expected to embrace and live by our core values and commit to helping us sustain our exceptional work environment as a high performance organization.

The purpose of this position is to investigate, interpret, and enforce numerous commercial, residential, and miscellaneous ordinance violations for the City. Employees in this classification perform technical level work. Position is responsible for issuing notices of violation and citations for non-compliance to both commercial and residential sectors in reference to violations of local ordinances, codes, and permits. Incumbent prepares cases for judicial process.

Acts as a public information resource. Performs related work as required.

General expectations for all employees include:

• Learn and demonstrate an understanding of how team, department, and City goals are interconnected.
• Contribute to a positive work culture.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Ability to assess his/her work performance or the work performance of the team.
• Contribute to the development of others and/or the working unit or overall organization.
• Ability and willingness to work as part of a team, to demonstrate team skills, and to perform a fair share of team responsibilities.
• Ability to continuously learn and develop through a mix of internal and external training opportunities, and if applicable, encourage subordinates to do the same.

Essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Enforces City ordinances and codes, including, but not limited to, property maintenance, landscaping, junked and abandoned vehicles, dangerous and substandard structures, zoning, signs, fences, residential pools and stagnant water, illegal dumping, lighting and glare violations, noise violations, parking prohibitions, garage sales, outdoor storage and displays, drought management and other public health and safety issues in both commercial and residential arenas.
• Issues municipal court citations for violations to both the public and private sector regarding city ordinances, codes, etc.
• Testifies and presents evidence at court hearings.
• Performs research and investigative work in determining extent of violation and non-compliance, and in preparing cases for judicial process, to include photography of evidence.
• Use of professional knowledge to determine substandard structure conditions for consideration of the Building and Standards Commission.
• Investigates and resolves citizen complaints received concerning suspected/potential violations.
• Initiates towing of inoperable, illegally parked, and/or abandoned vehicles on private property through judicial orders for the abatement of public nuisances.
• Prepares Investigation and Abatement warrants for judicial signatures, and executes those warrants.
• Prepares, maintains, and files reports and records regarding activities, i.e., door hangers, electronic case files, inspection reports, incident reports, notices of violation, and citations.
• Responds to citizen inquiries both orally and in writing.
• Investigate and monitor construction activities for the purpose of checking permits, issuing citations or stop work orders until structures, premises, or property are brought to code. Performs follow up to ensure compliance.
• Files, makes copies, and prepares mailing of notifications and citations.
• Performs related work as directed.
• Comply with all written City policies and procedures.
• Adhere to assigned work schedule as outlined in City and department attendance policies and procedures.

When assigned to Code Compliance Officer, Senior duties carry over, in addition to:

• Assists the Code Enforcement Supervisor in prioritizing case assignments and is responsible for entering, routing, and assignment of cases to assigned staff within the Code Enforcement division.
• Performs public speaking presentations to various boards, commissions, homeowners associations, civic groups, and other similar entities.
• Serves as a mentor for Code Enforcement Officers by assisting in their training and development and for assisting with more complicated code enforcement matters.
• Shares Code Enforcement expertise to assist in the…