Code Compliance Officer

CITY OF LANCASTER, TX
Lancaster, Texas 75146 United States  View Map
Posted: Nov 12, 2024
  • Salary: $24.97 Hourly USD Hourly
  • Salary Top:24
  • Full Time
  • Code Enforcement and Inspections
  • Job Description

    Summary

    To perform a variety of code compliance inspections; to investigate citizens’ complaints
    regarding potential code violations.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities

    • All behaviors comply with the Code of Conduct and Rules of Behavior outlined in Chapter 7 of the Lancaster Policy & Procedures Manual.
    • Perform a variety of code compliance inspections including residential, commercial and industrial property. Drive to and from destinations as assigned by Supervisor.
    • Inspect and survey public and private property for nuisances, sewage, trash, debris or related unsanitary conditions; use the computer to access data on citizens for notices, contracts and citations; prepare correspondence outlining code regulations and violations.
    • Maintain records and reports in inspections and surveillance activities.
    • Respond to and resolve citizen inquiries and complaints.
    • Testify in court, as necessary, on various code compliance violations.
    • Perform other duties as assigned.
    • Maintain correct records with the ability to document activities.
    • Available for emergency after hour’s inspection should a need arise.
    • Maintain maintenance on assigned vehicle.
    • Maintain communication after work hours in case of emergency.
    Supervisory Responsibilities
    This job has no supervisory responsibilities. General supervision is provided by the Senior Code Officer.

    Education and/or Experience

    High School Diploma or GED.

    Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

    Possession of a valid Class C Texas driver’s license.
    Possession of a certification as a registered Code Compliance Officer in State of Texas


    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.
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • City of Lancaster
    • City of Lancaster

    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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