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City of Dallas · 20 hours ago

Code Enforcement Officer I (Code Compliance) (Civil Service)

Dallas, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

2+ years exp

City of Dallas is seeking a Code Enforcement Officer I to investigate, inspect, and enforce municipal, land development, and property maintenance codes. The role involves conducting inspections, addressing code violations, and educating the public on regulations and standards.

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Responsibilities

Conducts and performs inspections on city properties, projects, buildings, and developments to ensure compliance with all municipal, state, and federal regulations

Identifies, determines, and compiles non-compliant concerns and addresses issues with appropriate parties; takes accurate data and information concerning code violations and enforces code compliance

Investigates non compliant problems and makes recommendations for corrective action; communicates and collaborates with developers and other individuals to address code violations and make changes; performs follow up work and assistance as needed

Creates accurate and professional notices of violation; takes photographs and gathers evidence while performing inspections; issues citations and responds to citizen complaints

Educates and provides information to citizens, developers, and the general public; interprets laws and regulations while educating public on laws regulations and code standards

Drafts, maintains, and edits documents regarding inspections, code enforcement activities, and code violations

Remains up to date on all current code standards and changes in regulations; maintains certifications and attends professional development as needed

Drives vehicles throughout the city to perform inspections and address compliance and code violations

Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned

Qualification

Code Enforcement CertificationRegulationsInspection protocolsCustomer service skillsReport writing skillsBilingual (English/Spanish)ProfessionalismCommunity engagementEffective communicationTime management

Required

High school diploma or GED

Two (2) years of heavy citizen/customer service contact resolving complaints and/or conflicts, service and/or billing disputes

A current Code Enforcement Officer Trainee certification (or higher) issued by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations (TDLR) will meet the education and experience requirements

Valid driver's license with good driving record

Must obtain certification as a Code Enforcement Officer Trainee issued by TDLR within probationary period

Availability to work varying shifts including nights, weekends and holidays