Ordinance Enforcement Officer I

Title: 535 - Ordinance Enforcement Officer I

Organization: Health: Ordinance Enforcement

Department: Ordinance Enforcement

Location: Health City Plaza

Rate of Pay: $14.67

Job Summary

The Ordinance Enforcement Officer I is responsible to enforce city ordinances and issue citations for violations of those ordinances. The Ordinance Enforcement Officer I patrols specific areas of the city, issuing citations, receiving and responding to complaints, and maintaining documents related to this work. Position works according to some procedures; decides how and when to do things under general supervision.

Competencies

Effective Communication
Time Management
Ethical Practice
Customer Focus
Critical Thinking
Problem Solving

Key Functions/Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledge of an extensive body of rules, procedures, or operations; specialized skills that may be technical or non-technical.
• Perform a variety of field and office work in support of city’s ordinances; enforce compliance with City regulations and ordinances pertaining to public health and safety, and other matters of public concern.
• Receive and respond to citizen complaints and reports from agencies and departments on alleged violations of City ordinances; interview complainants and witnesses; conduct investigations and provide recommendations for resolution.
• Conduct field investigations; inspect properties for violations; attempt to make contact to resolve violation(s); issue and post notices of violation, notices to comply, and conduct follow-up inspections to meet compliance.
• Prepare court cases, by gathering evidence in support of legal actions taken by city; appear in court if necessary; testify in court proceedings as required.
• Maintain accurate documentation for any and all cases on all investigations, inspections, enforcement actions, and other job-related activities. Maintain records of violations; take photographs and prepare written reports.
• Research, compile, and collect data. Prepare clear and concise technical reports. Make oral presentations and testify in court. Read County Assessors maps and property profiles.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Education & Experience

High school graduation or GED.
1 year of work experience preferred.

Special Certifications & Licenses

Valid Texas Driver's License.

Independence & Judgement

Average judgement; must recognize and resolve problems such as bad grammar, type of procedure to apply, where to refer call or correspondence without specified destination; may involve freedom in selection of work methods among approved routines, setting of priorities, or sequencing of tasks within established schedules.

Initiative & Ingenuity

General guidelines: occasionally requires interpretation of available options to apply to non-standard situations; day-to-day work drives. Greater level of knowledge when applying guidelines and interpretation of available options to non-standard situations; division goals drive priorities.

Supervisory & Responsibility

Does not supervise.

Financial Responsibility

Does not deal with money.

Level & Frequency of Outside Contact

Frequent contact with the public or other organizations; interactions may require obtaining cooperation of people; courtesy and tact are required when dealing with moderately difficult or sensitive issues.

Physical Demands

Light physical effort. Performs light work that involves walking or standing most of the time and involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force.

Responsibility for Equipment & Property

Responsible for assigned equipment/property used outside of office; responsible for handing out to and retrieving property/equipment from employees and keeping inventory; use of agency vehicle.

Working Conditions

Frequent travel associated with job; periodic situations that cause stress and tension in the execution of regular duties.

Other Requirements

The City of Brownsville requires all employees to successfully pass a Drug & Alcohol and a physical examination, psychological examination, and Background Check.

ADA Requirements

The City of Brownsville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.

Benefits

The City of Brownsville participates in a generous retirement plan with retirement opportunities available at 5 years of service at age 60 or 20 years of service at any age. The City has an exceptional employee and family medical, dental, life insurance plan and vision plan for employee only with MetLife for those enrolled with health insurance. The City has partnered with Frontier Clinic at zero cost to employee and dependents under the health insurance. Pet supplemental insurance is offered as an employee contribution only. Employees may also contribute to deferred compensation plans from Equitable and supplemental insurance plans from AFLAC and Colonial Life. Full time employees have the opportunity to accumulate 10 sick days and 15 annual days per year. City of Brownsville offers Parental Leave concurrent with FMLA for qualifying employees. The City offers longevity pay and 100% Tuition Assistance capped at $5,000 yearly. Additionally, the City of Brownsville observes 14 holidays annually and two (2) floating holidays.

EEOC Statements

The City of Brownsville does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.