Description

Job Description

Job Summary:
Responsible for enforcing violations of city codes and ordinances to ensure the health, safety and general welfare of the citizens of the City of Glenn Heights.

Essential Job Duties/Responsibilities:
Essential duties and functions may include the following.  Must possess required knowledge skills, abilities and experience and to be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations that the essential functions of the job can be performed. Other related duties may be assigned. 

• Performs daily property inspections to assess compliance with city ordinances such as property maintenance (trash and debris, tall grass and weeds, junk vehicles, outside storage, yard parking, dilapidated fences), minimum building standards (dilapidated roofing and siding, broken windows, peeling paint) and zoning (illegal land use, signage).
• Performs research utilizing public records, current and old zoning ordinances, historic and current zoning designations and topographical and aerial maps and determines property ownership and tenancy, chronic offender status and applicable zoning regulations.
• Issues notices, extensions and citations as necessary to gain compliance with city ordinances; submits written work orders for properties that remain non-compliant after issuance of a citation.
• Maintains computer case files (inspections, violation photographs, ownership information, case-related meetings and phone conversations, notices and citations issued, work orders submitted, disposition of cases, etc.); works with the city prosecutor to prepare for trial and testifies in Municipal Court if required.
• Works closely with citizens to assist them in gaining compliance with city ordinances; works closely with other city departments to develop appropriate local ordinances, develop policies and procedures to improve enforcement of, and compliance with, city ordinances.
• Works with other city departments to abate violations that occur on public property, such as tall grass and weeds, trash and debris, and graffiti.
• Provides staff support to city or community committees and organizations concerned with community improvement.
• Attends neighborhood meetings (usually in the evenings) to educate the public about city ordinances, code violations, and Code Compliance procedures and to respond to questions about neighborhood concerns and issues.
• Makes recommendations for the annual budget; tracks and reports monthly variances to plan.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Comprehensive knowledge of City of Glenn Heights Code Ordinances.
• Proficient understanding of Code Compliance procedures and practices.
• Comprehensive abilities in problem-solving, conflict management and customer relations techniques.
• Proficient skills in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to develop and maintain a positive working relationship with staff, fellow employees, elected officials, supervisors, citizens, business and community groups.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when working with sensitive information and to comply with all record retention laws.
• Proficient skills to communicate clearly and concisely in English, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain proficiency and knowledge of current and upcoming or new regulations/legislation within areas of responsibility.
• Proficient understanding of all City safety rules and operating procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent, and
• Two (2) years' experience working with principles of City property code ordinances, or
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the position.
• Code Enforcement Officer certification.  

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid State Driver's License.
• Must have a current Texas Code Enforcement License; if licensure is from another state, must successfully attain State of Texas Code Enforcement Intermediate Certificate within one (1) year.

Work Environment/Physical Requirements:
The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The incumbent performs work in both an indoor and outdoor environment with exposure to hazardous and unpleasant conditions in extreme temperatures including heat, cold, temperature swings and inclement weather; some exposure to dust, odor, electrical, mechanical, and toxic hazards.
• Work requires stooping and climbing, lifting 100 pounds, standing, walking, sitting, twisting, pulling, pushing and occasional working in tight or confined areas.
• Required to work some nights and weekends and during extreme weather and/or emergency situations.