City of Fort Worth · 14 hours ago
Code Compliance Officer
Code Compliance
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$52K/yr - $60K/yr
1+ years expThe City of Fort Worth is one of the fastest growing large cities in the U.S. and is seeking a Code Compliance Officer to maintain the city's status as a clean, livable environment. The role involves inspecting properties for ordinance compliance, investigating violations, and enforcing building codes and zoning regulations.
Business DevelopmentConsultingGovernment
Responsibilities
Inspecting single family homes, apartment buildings, businesses, vacant lots and other properties; inspecting environmental hazards; ensuring compliance with applicable zoning and environmental health codes, ordinances and regulations
Enforcing building codes and zoning regulations for residential and commercial properties
Performing complaint investigations by responding to alleged violations; interviewing complainants and witnesses, taking photographs of violations, documenting activities and updating records
Maintaining records and reports of inspections and activities; preparing reports as required
Responding to public inquiries in a courteous manner; providing information; and resolving complaints in an efficient and timely manner
Assisting in preparing case reports for court or administrative proceedings; testifying in court and at administrative proceedings as necessary
Participating in joint enforcement efforts with the Environmental Services and Fort Worth Police Department to effectively manage difficult cases that require multiple disciplines
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma, or GED supplemented by specialized training in code enforcement, building codes, and zoning regulations or a related field
One (1) year of general experience in building or construction trades, zoning, or enforcement of local, state and federal laws or regulations
Valid Driver's License
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a State of Texas Code Enforcement Officer Certificate within eighteen (18) months of the date of hire
Candidate selected for hire must pass Pre-Employment Drug Screen, Physical and Criminal Background check
Preferred
Candidates who have higher levels of education
Customer service experience handling escalated customer complaints and dispute resolution experience
Experience maintaining an active case load and achieving established quantitative performance benchmarks
Experience working within a team concept work environment
Public presentation experience
Proficient with Microsoft Office to include Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Bilingual - ability to speak, write, and understand Spanish
Benefits
11 Paid Holidays
Medical
Dental
Vision
Paid Time Off
Pension Plan
Professional Development Opportunities
Company
City of Fort Worth
City of Fort Worth is the local Government authority.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Courtney August
Human Resources Business Partner
Garry Brandenburg
Chief Safety Officer, Transportation & Public Works / City of Fort Worth, TX
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