Under general supervision, enforces applicable codes, regulations, and ordinances to promote property
maintenance standards for single-family, multi-family, and commercial properties. This position will interact with
City of Arlington citizens, property owners, tenants, and business owners/managers to promote safe, strong, and
attractive neighborhoods.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Conduct inspections of single-family properties, multi-family properties, commercial properties, and public swimming pools.
- Perform administrative duties such as preparing emails, case documentation, notices of violation, affidavits, and inspection warrants.
- Effectively correspond verbally and in writing with citizens and route complaints to appropriate personnel. Read, interpret, and explain ordinances, follow standard operating procedures.
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Issue citations and testify in court.
- Work with citizens and connect them with available services.
- Promote and contribute to Code Compliance programs and community events.
- Remove illegally placed bandit signs.
- Conduct nuisance abatements using a variety of methods and tools.
- Coordinate and facilitate contractor abatements of code violations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
- Ability to work and make decisions independently.
- Ability to work independently and as a team member.
- Knowledge of state, local and federal laws and regulations pertaining to code compliance.
- Knowledge of legal proceedings involved in code compliance.
- Knowledge of methods and techniques of interviewing and conducting investigations.
- Knowledge of strong customer service practices.
- Skill in using positive interpersonal skills.
- Skill in developing periodic reports and correspondence.
- Skill in managing multiple tasks.
- Skill in communicating ideas, concepts, and terminology effectively to other staff and the public through oral and written means.
- Ability to work and make decisions independently.
- Ability to provide consistent, calm, and professional customer service.
- Ability to write clear and concise letters and reports.
- Ability to read and interpret laws, ordinances, and regulations.
- Ability to make sound decisions based upon detailed information received through oral and written communication.
- Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with others.
- Ability to maintain accurate and detailed records.
- Ability to operate a variety of tools and equipment utilized in code compliance work.
- Ability to operate a motorized vehicle.
Ability to work in both an indoor and outdoor environment.
- Ability to prepare investigative and technical reports.
- Ability to perform a wide variety of physical skills, including but not limited to, hearing, speaking, climbing, driving, lifting, seeing, squatting, reaching, and walking.
- Ability to operate a variety of office equipment, including but not limited to, calculator, MS Office applications, personal computer programs, and telephone.
- Ability to work hours may include weekends, evenings and/or after hour calls. Duty assignments may require rotation within divisional units or assignments because of the technical, procedural and/or legal knowledge required of the assignment.
- Employee may be subject to chemicals, dust, poisonous plants, insects, animals, odors, and mold. Qualifying Education and Experience:
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Two (2) years of work experience related to customer service, code enforcement, housing inspections, pool inspections, construction, quality control, or a related area.
- Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Mental Health First Aid Certification or other certification approved by the department head, within 12 months.
- State of Texas Basic Code Enforcement Officer Certification or ability to obtain within 1 year.
- Must have a valid Texas driver license.
Employment Screenings Required:
- Criminal Background Check
- Drug & Alcohol Testing
- Human Performance Evaluation (HPE)
- Motor Vehicle Record Review (MVR)
- Physical Examination
City of Arlington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.