What are the responsibilities and job description for the Code Compliance Officer position at City of Bryan?
The City of Bryan is currently hiring for Code Compliance Officer. This position assists with monitoring and enforcing a variety of applicable City codes, ordinances, and regulations of private and public properties related to zoning, land use, nuisance ordinances, health and sanitation, water/wastewater, solid waste, junked vehicles, and other codes as assigned. The officer is responsible for investigating violations and initiating procedures to abate the violation, including issuing notices of violation, citations, and other correspondence specifying necessary corrective action, compliance, and compliance dates.
Hiring Rate
$19.70-$21.00/hour (depending on experience)
Responsibilities
- Patrols assigned areas in a City vehicle to identify and evaluate problem areas and/or ordinance violations; determines the proper method to resolve violations.
- Receives and responds to citizen complaints and reports from other agencies and departments on alleged violations of City zoning and related municipal codes and ordinances; interview complainant and witnesses; conducts investigations and provides recommendations for resolution.
- Conducts field investigations; inspects properties for violations; attempts to make contact at the residence or business in order to resolve violation; issues and posts warning notices, notices of violation, corrective notices, orders to comply, and related documentation for code violations; schedules and performs all follow-up functions to gain compliance including letters, inspections, calls, and meetings to ensure compliance with appropriate codes and ordinances; issues administrative and parking citations and notices of violation as necessary.
- Prepares a variety of forms, notices, citations, letters, reports, and other documents related to enforcement activities.
- Maintains accurate documentation and case files on all investigations, inspections, enforcement actions, and other job-related activities including accurate and detailed information regarding code enforcement activity to substantiate violations. Includes photographs, diagrams, illustrations, etc. in support of documentation, as needed.
- Prepares evidence in support of legal actions taken by the City; appears in court and testifies in court proceedings as required.
- Interprets and explains municipal codes and ordinances to the general public, contractors, business owners, and other interested groups in the field, in the office, and on the telephone.
- Performs a variety of field and office work in support of the City's local code enforcement program. Educates the general public on ways to resolve code violations.
- Performs related duties as required.
- Responds regularly and promptly to work.
Minimum Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED. Specialized training and/or college-level coursework in criminal justice, public administration, business, chemistry, biology, or similar field of study is a plus.
- At least 5 years of work experience involving a high level of public contact including some experience dealing with the public in enforcement, inspection, investigation, environmental compliance, dispute resolution, and/or customer service.
- Ability to deal independently with angry or upset people, in person and by the phone.
- Interpret and enforce pertinent codes, ordinances, laws, and regulations with impartiality and efficiency.
- Maintain accurate and complete logs, records, and files.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.70 - $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: One location
