Code Enforcement Officer Job Taylor area,Texas USA,Government

This position ensures compliance with applicable City Ordinances and other Federal and State regulations. Under limited supervision, the position receives and investigates code violation complaints, maintains up-to-date records, prepares reports, issues notices of violations, and attends court proceedings.

Provides advice and assistance to contractors, property owners and others on code or ordinance requirements.
Maintains accurate records pertaining to inspections and code enforcement.
Ensures that all properties remain in compliance with all applicable nuisance codes.
Recommends ordinance amendments and code updates as needed.
Investigates alleged violations of local and state laws, city ordinances or codes relating to environmental or public health nuisances and attend court proceedings.
Patrol City for code violations.
Performs such other duties as may be assigned.

Knowledge of:

City codes relating to nuisance, health and safety.
City zoning, subdivision and sign ordinances
Construction, plumbing, electrical systems, framing, foundation and heating and air conditioning systems.
Building codes, plumbing codes, gas codes, mechanical codes, national electric codes and construction basics

Ability to:

Conduct nuisance and life safety inspection
Establish effective working relationships
Reads building codes and regulations, zoning and subdivision
Learn specific City building code requirements
Detect potential safety hazards upon visual inspection of buildings.
Write reports, correspondence, and input data in English
Interpret and explain building codes and regulations
Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Make quick judgments regarding the urgency of situations
Determine what steps are necessary to handle customer complaints and/or requests.
Mediate and diffuse hostile situations.
Get along with others
Work as a team

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

High school diploma or equivalent;
Sufficient technical training and at least five years experience in code enforcement inspections profession or equivalent;
OR any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

CERTIFICATES/LICENSES

REQUIRED:

State of Texas Code Enforcement Officer Certification or ability to obtain within 1 year
State of Texas Class C Driver’s License
Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.

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