Description

City of Jacksonville, Texas Position Description

Job Title: Neighborhood Compliance Officer

Department: Neighborhodd Services Division

Reports To: Neighborhood Services Manager

Positions Supervised: None

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Pay Grade: H05

Education and Experience

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered.

• Education: High School diploma or GED.
• Experience: Experience and licensure in Code Enforcement is preferred but not required.
• Certifications: TDLR Code Enforcement Registration.
• Licensing: Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License, with a clear driving record. Must meet Texas state law requirements to obtain and maintain Code Enforcement Officer licensure through TDLR.
• Residency: None.

Summary

Inspection/re-inspection, improvement, and rehabilitation of environmental hazards on public and private premises by determining the presence of fire or safety health hazards, nuisance violations, unsafe building conditions, and violations of any fire, health, or building regulation, statute, or ordinance.

Essential Job Functions

• Conduct property maintenance inspections on public and private premises for violations of city property maintenance code.
• Determine the presence of property maintenance violations, nuisance violations, unsafe building conditions, and violations of any fire, health, or building regulations, statute, or ordinance.
• Issue notices of violations for municipal violations confirmed at the property during inspection.
• Issue notices of violations for municipal violations confirmed at the propery during inspection.
• Write civil citations for non compliance of local/state municipal ordinances and post to premise.
• Removal of trash and debris from premises or roadway through a referral to the city mowing contractor. Process abandoned vehicles for removal from roadway with the assistance of law enforcement.
• Must demonstrate the ability to properly handle confidential, sensitive, and legally protected information in compliance with state law, city policy, and CJIS-related standards where applicable.
• Ability to prepare legally sufficient documentation and provide credible testimony in court or administrative hearings.
• Assist Animal Control Services. Clean shelter, feed and water animals, assist in apprehension of stray animals. Issue citations to irresponsible pet owners. Purchase, and transport food for shelter animals. Load, transport to crematorium and unload deceased animals.
• Communicates with the public regarding case updates, complaints, and requests for additional information pertaining to violations at their premise.
• Must be able to work flexible hours that may include: weekends and after hours.

Ancillary Job Functions

• Contributes to team effort by performing other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of City Code of Ordinance of the City.
• Knowledge of the department's rules, regulations, policies, and procedures as well as relevant training programs and content.
• Knowledge of the geography of the city, proximate incorporated areas and the City's road network.
• Ability to understand and carry out moderately complex oral and written instructions.
• Ability to enforce ordinances awith firmness, tact, and impartiality, and to deal courteously with the public.
• Ability to keep records and make reports from such records.
• Ability to input, access, and retrieve data from a computer.

Equipment Used

• Operate department vehicle, two way radio, mobile telephone, video camera/equipment, Animal Control catch pole, shovel, rake, traffic cones, iPad, Microsoft Offfice as well as other reporting programs and apps.

Work Environment

• May be required to work in high or dangerous places.
• Work may involve potentially life threatening exposure to extreme temperatures, humidity, noise, chemicals/gases, contagious diseases, airborne particles/pathogens, and/or physical trauma.
• May often be exposed to uncomfortable temperatures, humidity, noise, chemicals/gases, contagious diseases, airborne particles/pathogens, and/or physical trauma.
• May be required to work in confined spaces.
• May be exposed to biohazards or bloodborne pathogens.
• Work may potentially involve risk of exposure to electrical shock.

Physical Abilities

The physical demands described are representative of those required to perform essential functions. Reasonable accommodation may be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities.

• Work requires the ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods of time.
• Work requires the ability to complete repetitive wrist, hand, and/or find motor movement.
• Work requires the ability to grasp, pull, push and reach.
• Work requires the ability to talk, hear, listen, and comprehend.
• Work requires the ability to drive and/or operate mechanical equipment.
• Position requires the ability to taste and smell.
• Work requires the visual acuity of 20 feet or more, 20 inches or less, three dimensional vision, precise hand eye coordination, and the ability to identify and distinguish colors.
• Must be able to lift 60 or more pounds.

Total Compensation (Eligible Positions)

• Paid holidays.
• 18 days per year of paid vacation accrued the first year of service.
• Longevity pay.
• Certification/Education pay.
• Participation in Texas Municipal Retirement System (7% employee contribution, 2:1 City match).
• Health, dental, and life insurance.
• Vested after 5 years of service.
• Eligible for retirement after 20 years.

Additional Requirements

• Criminal history, drug test, and driver's license check required.
• City of Jacksonville conducts random drug testing in accordance with Texas law and applicable federal guidelines.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The City of Jacksonville provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or protected veteran status.
This description is not an employment contract. Employment is at-will and may be terminated by either party at any time. Duties may be reassigned as necessary to comply with state or federal law.