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City of Houston · 20 hours ago

Code Enforcement Officer III

positionHouston, TX
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid Level
date4+ years exp
The City of Houston is seeking an experienced Code Enforcement Officer III to join their Houston Permitting Center/Community Code Enforcement team. This role involves performing inspections, maintaining knowledge of legal issues, and ensuring compliance with city ordinances while also providing training and support to other personnel.
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Responsibilities

Schedules, prepares, and reviews work assignments
Evaluates code enforcement personnel and serves as a Field Training Officer (FTO)
Investigates inquiries concerning code interpretations and technical problems from contractors, technical professionals and general public
May serves as a liaison between the division and contractors or other City departments
Prepares and reviews reports, forms and records
Performs various inspections and responds to emergencies to enforce ordinances concerning high grass and weeds, junk and/or abandoned vehicles and dangerous buildings
Verifies and processes abatement activity
May testify in court proceedings and/or administrative hearings regarding code violations
Performs other special assignments as required
Required to attend public meetings and give technical presentations to large groups of people

Qualification

Code enforcement licenseInspection experienceAssociate's degreeTechnical presentationsField Training OfficerLegal knowledgeCommunication skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Requires an Associate's degree in a field closely related to the area of inspection to be performed; or a high school diploma/GED and certification/licensing in a technical specialty program of over 18 months in the area of inspection to be performed
Four years of experience related to code enforcement inspection are required
Requires a code enforcement license issued by the Texas Department of State Health Services
Requires a valid state issued driver's license and compliance with the City of Houston's policy on driving

Preferred

Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6

Company

City of Houston

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The city also employs over 22,000 full-time staff to keep the city running.
dateFounded in 1836
location
Houston, Texas, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
http://www.houstontx.gov

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
Key Investors
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
2024-07-29Grant

Leadership Team

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Todd DeGidio
Founder & CEO
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Mark Seale
Chief Technology Officer
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