Code Enforcement Inspector, Code Enforcement Officer I, II, or III

Job Description:

Code Enforcement Inspector, Code Enforcement Officer I, II, or III

Description

Summary

Position Overview Under basic supervision, enforces health and safety ordinances for the City; patrols City to identify and investigate violations; notifies offenders, maintains case files and resolves complaints.

Code Enforcement Inspector
Minimum starting salary is $25.7500 hourly , depending on qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
Required:

• H.S. Diploma or GED equivalent
• 1 year of customer service or construction experience
• Valid Texas Driver's License
• State Code Enforcement Officer License is required within 1 year of hire.

Essential Functions

• Operates a City vehicle to travel to inspection sites, court proceedings, public meetings, and community locations to coordinate inspections and nuisance abatement activities, respond to resident concerns, provide code interpretation, and represent the City in enforcement-related matters.
• Re-inspects previous notified violations to verify compliance; explains and enforces City codes, regulations, and code enforcement rules.
• Maintains accurate, complete records of complaints, inspections, and violations utilizing the department’s database.
• Answers inquiries and educates property owners, business owners, and residents on city ordinances, zoning regulations, property maintenance standards, and other code related issues.
• May be required to respond afterhours, including holidays and weekends, in the event of a departmental or City-wide emergency.

Code Enforcement Officer I
Minimum starting salary is $27.8100 hourly , depending on qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
Required:

• H.S. Diploma or GED equivalent
• 1 year of code enforcement experience
• Valid Texas Driver's License
• State Code Enforcement Officer License Upon Hire

Essential Functions

• Operates a City vehicle to patrol for violations of City health and safety codes; responds to complaints, identifies, and inspects violations and contacts individuals to discuss violations and procedures for resolving compliance issues, including processes for nuisance abatement; prepares violation letters and citations; acts as the City's representative in municipal court.
• Re-inspects previous notified violations to verify compliance; explains and enforces City codes, regulations, and code enforcement rules.
• Maintains accurate, complete records of complaints, inspections, and violations utilizing the department’s database.
• Answers inquiries and educates property owners, business owners, and residents on city ordinances, zoning regulations, property maintenance standards, and other code related issues.
• May be required to respond afterhours, including holidays and weekends, in the event of a departmental or City-wide emergency.

Code Enforcement Officer II
Minimum starting salary is $29.8700 hourly , depending on qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
Required:

• H.S. Diploma or GED equivalent
• 2 years code enforcement experience
• Valid Texas Driver's License
• State Code Enforcement Officer License
• Property Maintenance & Housing Inspector ICC certification

Essential Functions

• Operates a City vehicle to patrol for violations of City health and safety codes; responds to complaints, identifies, and inspects violations and contacts individuals to discuss violations and procedures for resolving compliance issues, including processes for nuisance abatement; prepares violation letters and citations; acts as the City's representative in municipal court.
• Re-inspects previous notified violations to verify compliance; explains and enforces City codes, regulations, and code enforcement rules.
• Enforces commercial and substandard housing violations.
• Makes presentations to regulatory boards.
• Prepares a variety of written reports, letters, memos, and correspondence related to enforcement activities.
• Answers inquiries and educates property owners, business owners, and residents on city ordinances, zoning regulations, property maintenance standards, and other code related issues.
• May be required to respond afterhours, including holidays and weekends, in the event of a departmental or City-wide emergency.

Code Enforcement Officer III
Minimum starting salary is $31.9300 hourly, depending on qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
Required:

• H.S. Diploma or GED equivalent
• 3 years code enforcement experience
• Valid Texas Driver's License
• State Code Enforcement Officer License
• Property Maintenance & Housing Inspector ICC certification
• One additional approved ICC certification

Essential Functions

• Operates a City vehicle to patrol for violations of City health and safety codes; responds to complaints, identifies, and inspects violations and contacts individuals to discuss violations and procedures for resolving compliance issues, including processes for nuisance abatement; prepares violation letters and citations; acts as the City's representative in municipal court.
• Re-inspects previous notified violations to verify compliance; explains and enforces City codes, regulations, and code enforcement rules.
• Enforces commercial, substandard housing, and zoning violations.
• Makes presentations to regulatory boards.
• Assists with training for code compliance staff.
• Answers inquiries and educates property owners, business owners, and residents on city ordinances, zoning regulations, property maintenance standards, and other code related issues.
• Maintains accurate, complete records of complaints, inspections, and violations utilizing the department’s database.
• Prepares a variety of written reports, letters, memos, and correspondence related to enforcement activities.
• May be required to respond afterhours, including holidays and weekends, in the event of a departmental or City-wide emergency.

The City of Waco offers a complete benefits package for eligible employees including; health, dental, vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Accounts, life insurance, long term and short term disability, retirement, deferred compensation plans, holidays, vacation, sick leave, credit union and savings bonds.

To learn more about the benefits offered, visit our Benefits page.

Why Work For Waco:

• Meaningful and challenging work
• Make a difference and improve communities
• Competitive Salary and Benefits
  • Full Range of Benefits, including Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
  • Mandatory TMRS Retirement Plan with a 2:1 City Match
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Employee Assistance
  • Longevity Pay
  • And More!
• Chance to do work you are passionate about
• Desire to give back

Salary:

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