What are the responsibilities and job description for the Code Enforcement Officer I position at City of Texarkana?
GENERAL PURPOSE
Assumes responsibility for the enforcement of the Code of Ordinances regarding litter, junk vehicles, signs, garage and estate sales, and weed lots.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Works under the direct supervision of the Code Enforcement & Animal Control Manager.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
None.
SAFETY SENSITIVE DESIGNATION
This position is designed as a safety sensitive position and is subject to random drug screening.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Identifies and documents violations including but not limited to weed lots, junk vehicles, litter, signs, certificate of occupancies, garage sales, and unsanitary conditions; Obtains photographic and/or other types of evidence; participates in enforcing local, State, and Federal laws, regulations, codes, and ordinances. Interprets, explains, and provides information regarding the City's codes and ordinances.
Communicates necessary corrective action required to property owners and tenants; prepares and issues written correspondence, notices, and/or citations regarding violations.
Conducts re-inspections and follows up on violations to ensure appropriate compliance.
Recommends and/or initiates legal action against violators as required; prepares and provides case testimony in court.
PERIPHERAL DUTIES
Performs other job functions as assigned by the Code Enforcement and Animal Control Manager.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
- Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.
- One (1) year of experience in a related field.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Skill or ability to learn the operation of listed tools and equipment.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, peers, and the general public
- Ability to handle stressful situations
- Ability to thoroughly prepare documented evidence for prosecution of code violations in Municipal Court.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
A valid State driver's license.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED
Automobile, computer, database programs, iPad
PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds. The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, talk, or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, extreme heat, and vibration.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet in the office and moderately noisy in the field.
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
Salary : $36,130
