What are the responsibilities and job description for the Code Enforcement Officer position at Willdan Group, Inc.?
The future is now, Willdan is "Envisioning the Future" of building and safety through our work with cities, buildings, and transportation. Public Agency Resources (PARS), a subsidiary of Willdan Group Inc., has an opening for a Code Enforcement Officer in the Garland, TX area.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Respond to reports of potential code violations, such as high weeds, junk vehicles, illegal dumping, unauthorized land use, and substandard housing.
- Conduct on-site inspections and document findings.
- Issue notices of violation and work with property owners to bring properties into compliance.
- Provide deadlines for corrective action and conduct follow-up inspections.
- Issue citations or refer cases for legal action when necessary.
- Inform the public about local ordinances and provide guidance on how to comply.
- Collaborate with community groups to promote voluntary compliance.
- Keep accurate documentation of inspections, violations, and enforcement actions.
- Prepare reports for supervisors, city officials, and legal proceedings.
- Testify in administrative hearings or municipal court cases involving code violations.
Job Requirements / Qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited high school or GED and 2 years working as a Code Enforcement Officer and Certification as a Code Enforcement Officer (Basic or Advanced) per Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) requirements.
- Strong communication, investigative, and problem-solving skills.
EEO Non-Discrimination and ADA Reasonable Accommodation Statement
Willdan is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, religion, military service or veteran status, disability, medical condition, childbirth and related medical conditions, genetic testing, reproductive status or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws and ordinances. Willdan does not discriminate on the basis of physical or mental disability where the essential functions of the job can be reasonably accommodated. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify us.
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