City of Lancaster

  • Senior Code Compliance Officer

  • CITY OF LANCASTER, TX
  • Lancaster, Texas 75146 United States View Map
Summary

The City of Lancaster is seeking a knowledgeable, dependable, and community-focused professional to serve asSenior Code Compliance Officer. This position performs a variety of code compliance inspections and investigations related to residential, commercial, and industrial properties. The Senior Code Compliance Officer also serves in a lead role by supporting staff assignments, monitoring performance, and helping ensure high-quality service and enforcement throughout the community.

This position is ideal for someone who is comfortable working in the field, responding to citizen concerns, maintaining accurate records, and helping uphold community standards through fair, professional, and consistent code enforcement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

May include, but are not limited to, the following:
  • Perform a variety of code compliance inspections involving residential, commercial, and industrial properties
  • Investigate citizen complaints regarding potential code violations
  • Serve as the lead staff person for commercial code enforcement, including enforcement of IPMC standards, abandoned signs, and general upkeep of commercial property
  • Inspect and survey public and private property for nuisances, sewage, trash, debris, and other unsanitary conditions
  • Use computer systems to access citizen information for notices, contracts, and citations
  • Prepare correspondence outlining code regulations, violations, and required corrective action
  • Maintain accurate records and reports related to inspections, surveillance activities, and enforcement efforts
  • Respond to and resolve citizen inquiries and complaints in a professional and timely manner
  • Testify in court, as necessary, regarding code compliance violations
  • Document daily activities and maintain complete and accurate case records
  • Be available for emergency after-hours inspections as needed
  • Assign code officers to designated districts and track performance by conducting quality checks
  • Support supervision and daily coordination of code compliance officers
  • Perform other related duties as assigned


Education and/or Experience

  • High school diploma or GED required
  • Supervisory experience required


Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

  • Valid Texas Class C driver’s license required
  • Certification as a registered Code Compliance Officer in the State of Texas required


The City of Lancaster offer a complete benefits packeage to full-time employees which includes: health care; paid holidays, vacation time, sick leave, retirement, longevity, tuition reimbersemet and more.

To learn more details, vist our benefits page.
City of Lancaster

City of Lancaster

972-218-1300

Historical Overview

The first settlement made in the Lancaster community was in September 1844 by Roderick Rawlins. Mr. Rawlins and other members of his party had secured "headrights" from the Republic of Texas. Read on...

Location

Located in the Southwest portion of Dallas County, the City of Lancaster is approximately 15 minutes south of Dallas and is well situated to access the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex, one of the largest and most diverse in the nation. Read on...

Lancaster offers the perfect blend of open farmland, rolling hills, creeks, and woodlands, with home prices ranging from $160,000 to $600,000. Our community features tree-shaded neighborhoods, an excellent public library, a Senior Life Center, and over 600 acres of parks, including a municipal golf course and the Lancaster Visitors Center and State Auxiliary Museum.

Ideally located for commuting within the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, Lancaster provides easy access to major highways and is close to DART light rail, Dallas Love Field, and DFW International Airport. The city also boasts a regional airport and an industrial park with rail access. Educational opportunities abound with nearby campuses of Dallas College, Cedar Valley College, and the University of North Texas at Dallas, while the Lancaster Independent School District (LISD), the first district-wide STEM district in Texas, offers award-winning education.

Lancaster features diverse shopping, dining, and recreational opportunities, including a 100-acre Community Park with a recreation center, indoor aquatic facility, fishing pier, and outdoor athletic facilities, as well as the Bear Creek Nature Preserve. With a vibrant mix of amenities and a strong sense of community, Lancaster is the ideal place to live, work, and play!

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