Code Compliance Officer

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.