Nis Representative

Under the general supervision of the Neighborhood Improvement Services Supervisor, performs research, investigates, enforces and follows up on various code and ordinance violations for the City. Position issues notices of violation and citations for non-compliance to both the public and private sector in reference to local ordinances, codes, and permits. Incumbent prepares cases for judicial process. Acts as a public information resource.

• Enforces City ordinances and codes, including, but not limited to, property maintenance code, landscape, solid waste, environmental issues, junked and abandoned vehicles, dangerous structures, smoking, sexually explicit materials, commercial amusements, zoning, signs, fences, day care institutions, food establishments, and municipal health and sanitation issues.
• Investigates and resolves citizen complaints received concerning suspected and potential violations by responding orally and in writing. Performs research and investigative work in determining extent of violation and non-compliance, and in preparing cases for judicial process and attend court cases to testify and present evidence.
• Prepares, maintains, and files reports and records regarding activities, i.e., case files, inspection reports, incident reports, citations.
• Required to report for work punctually, work all scheduled hours, and any required overtime as deemed necessary. Must maintain a physical condition and standards necessary for the proper performance of duties, with or without accommodation.

• Cleans and properly maintains assigned vehicle and equipment.
• Performs related work as directed.

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The examples of essential functions as listed in this class specification are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.)

High school diploma or GED; supplemented by minimum two (2) years’ experience in the field that provides broad knowledge of all aspects of the work. State Code Enforcement Officer Registration preferred. Must be able to obtain the State Code Enforcement Officer Registration within 18 months of hire. Certification or qualification to conduct HUD Housing Quality Standards (HQS) inspections preferred. Must possess a valid Texas Class C driver’s license.

• Knowledge of state rules governing food service and day care establishment sanitation regulations.
• Knowledge of inspection and investigation methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of report and record keeping principles and techniques.
• Knowledge of local codes and ordinances, or the means by which to access such.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws and statutes, as they relate to municipal code enforcement functions or the means by which to access such.
• Skill in both written and oral communications for effective expression of concepts and clarity in information dissemination.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisor, support staff, the public and other department’s position interacts with.
• Ability to organize and review work for efficient results and accuracy.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment in both routine and non-routine situations.
• Ability to perform duties with consistent courtesy and tact in frequent public contact.
• Ability to perform under conditions of severe stress and confrontational circumstances.
• Ability to issue and receive oral and written instructions.

• Tasks are essentially sedentary, with occasional walking, bending, light lifting, or other restricted physical activities.
• Tasks involve some physical effort, i.e., some standing and walking, or frequent light lifting (5-10 pounds); or minimal dexterity in the use of fingers, limbs, or body in the operation of shop or office equipment; may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station.
• Tasks involve frequent walking, standing; some lifting and carrying of moderate weight (12-20 pounds); and/or the operation of…