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Minimum Qualifications Education and/or Equivalent Experience: Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus four (4) years of experience in public code enforcement, including one (1) year of case management experience in public code enforcement in one or more of the following code enforcement areas: structure/system maintenance or land use that includes site plan interpretation. Two (2) years of experience in building construction may substitute for the required experience in public code enforcement up to two (2) years. Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Environmental, Engineering, Urban Planning, Criminal Justice, or in a related field may substitute for experience in public code enforcement or building construction trade up to two (2) years. Licenses or Certifications: Valid Texas driver's license within thirty (30) days of hire. Criminal background check is required. Registered as a Code Enforcement Officer with the State of Texas within one (1) year of employment. Physical Requirements: Ability to bend, lift, walk, carry, or use a force equal to lifting up to fifty (50) pounds. Notes to Applicants Austin Resource Recovery ( ARR ) (a department within the City of Austin) is looking to hire a candidate responsible for compliance with ordinances that fall under ARR's jurisdiction. This includes but is not limited to, the Universal Recycling Ordinance ( URO ) and Construction Demolition Ordinance (C&D). The successful candidate will perform investigations, inspections, research, and evaluations associated with applicable ordinances along with monitoring the life cycle of cases. A competency assessment may be required to verify your skill set. This posting may be used to fill other similar positions within Austin Resource Recovery outside of the division listed above. A detailed and complete employment application is required to help us better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Your application should reflect your complete employment history (to include all job duties responsibilities and employment dates) on your online application. The application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered (e.g., "see resume" or "see Linked In Profile"). The responses to the supplemental questions inquiring about experience should be reflected on your application. Driving Requirement. This position requires a valid Texas driver's license or the ability to acquire one within 30 days of hire. External New Hires must meet the City of Austin's Driver Record Evaluation ( DRE ) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months. Veteran candidates will be required to provide a copy of their DD214 at the time of interview. Each individual who submits an Application as provided in the Municipal Civil Service Rules and meet the Minimum Qualifications for a Competitive Position shall be considered a Candidate for that Position. Employees, in Good Standing, who are Candidates within the Department or division that the Position resides in and who meet the Minimum and Preferred Qualifications (if any) of the Position will be included in the initial interview. NOTE : All Austin Resource Recovery locations are tobacco-free. Use of tobacco products and/or e-cigarettes is not permitted on any ARR work site - including parking lot or in any personal vehicle located on the premises. Pay Range $24.92 - $32.40 Hours Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Hours may vary due to operational needs. Some nights and weekends may be required Job Close Date 03/11/2021 Type of Posting External Department Austin Resource Recovery Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 1520 Rutherford Lane, Bldg. 1, Austin Texas 78754 Preferred Qualifications Advanced experience in code enforcement case management including accurate and concise case documentation, detailed record keeping and report writing Advanced experience writing and providing oral communication of any violation and the requirements for correction to customers, the public and other City staff to achieve voluntary compliance. Current Basic Code Enforcement Officer registration and Code Officer II certification for the State of Texas Extensive experience using a digital camera, laptop and/or notebook computer, and software applications related to case management of code cases and violations Extensive experience reading and interpreting maps, building plans, and site plans Duties, Functions and Responsibilities Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned. Determines if violations are present at the reported properties, and enforces residential, commercial and multifamily complex nuisance complaints. Enforces moderate to complex substandard housing complaints and zoning complaints. Advises Code Inspectors through all phases of case management and field inspections. Conducts investigations on reported property code violations, which includes interviews with tenants/occupants, neighbors, contractors, workers, or property owners, to evaluate validity. Performs research of reported property to determine property ownership, current occupants, and extent of violations. Refers code violations to appropriate departments or agencies, and evaluates research findings to determine appropriate enforcement action. Coordinates the improvement or remedy of the violations with the property owners, violators, and/or other city departments. Coordinates with the notification of property owners or violators as required by code, regulation, or State statute for any action taken. Documents all actions, complying with all City standards, taken from initial investigation through the attainment of compliance, abatement, or judicial/administrative referral. Prepares complete cases for administrative, quasi-judicial, and judicial enforcement, which may include providing witness testimony. Complies with all applicable security and safety rules, regulations, and standards pertaining to vehicles and personal safety. Responds to inquiries regarding registered complaints and results. Performs post-disaster assessment of debris volume for collection services. Attends special meetings, which may include presenting/providing information related to code enforcement. Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised: May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed. Knowledge of the principles, interpretation, and administration of applicable policies, codes, and municipal, State, and Federal regulations and guidelines. Knowledge of investigative techniques, procedures, and reporting. Knowledge of the methods required in reading and interpreting maps, building plans, and site plans. Knowledge of applying land use codes and ordinances, which includes, but is not limited to, research and the use of site plans. Knowledge of the coordination and integration of the investigative function with other operations, the department, and the City. Knowledge of data entry and retrieval procedures. Skill in evaluating research to determine applicable ordinances, codes, regulations, and statutes. Skill in written and oral communication of any violation and the requirements for its improvement or rehabilitation to architects, contractors, developers, other City staff, and the public to achieve voluntary compliance. Skill in making accurate measurements and computations. Skill in preparing clear and concise written reports, and in presenting data to provide timely management information. Skill in recordkeeping, organizational and time management to meet Federal, State, City, department, and division mandated deadlines. Skill in using a digital camera, laptop and/or notebook computer, and software applications. Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or TTY (512) 974-2445. The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk. Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * The minimum qualifications for this position are: Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus four (4) years of experience in public code enforcement, including one (1) year of case management experience in public code enforcement in one or more of the following code enforcement areas: structure/system maintenance or land use that includes site plan interpretation. Two (2) years of experience in building construction may substitute for the required experience in public code enforcement up to two (2) years. Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Environmental, Engineering, Urban Planning, Criminal Justice, or in a related field may substitute for experience in public code enforcement or building construction trade up to two (2) years. Do you meet the minimum qualifications as described? Yes No * Please provide a brief description of how you meet these minimum qualifications. Please detail how you meet the educational requirements (if applicable), account for the years of related experience (if applicable), and explain any substitutions of experience for education, or vice-versa (if applicable). (Open Ended Question) * This position requires that you registered as a Code Enforcement Officer with the State of Texas within one (1) year of employment. Are you able to meet this requirement? Yes No * This position requires a Valid Texas driver's license within thirty (30) days of hire. Do you have a Valid Texas driver's license or if selected for this position, do you have the ability to acquire a Valid Texas driver's license within thirty (30) days of hire? Yes No * The City of Austin Driver Eligibility Standards require that External New Hires meet the City's Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months. Do you meet this requirement? Yes No * Which of the following best describes your proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically with Word, Excel, and Outlook? No experience Basic: create/edit simple documents, spreadsheets, & emails Intermediate: create/edit a variety of documents & spreadsheets; reformat document features such as color, font style and size of text, change page size/width, & filter/sort data fields Advanced: create/edit complex documents & spreadsheets; integrate features such as tables, charts, mathematic formulas, hyperlinks, graphics; data/mail merge, import data from one document to another * Please describe your experience researching code enforcement cases. If you do not have this experience, list N/A. (Open Ended Question) * Please describe your experience using a digital camera, laptop and/or notebook computer, and software applications or applications related to case management of code cases and violations? (Open Ended Question) * Describe your experience writing and providing oral communication on any code violation to customers, the public, and other City Staff to achieve voluntary compliance. Please list the employers where you gained this experience. If no experience, respond "N/A". (Open Ended Question) * Do you have a Basic Code Enforcement Officer and Code Enforcement Officer II Certification? Yes No * Describe your experience reading and interpreting maps, building plans, and site plans. List the employers where you obtained this experience. If no experience, respond "N/A". (Open Ended Question) * If identified as the top candidate, do you agree to a criminal background investigation? Yes No Optional & Required Documents Required Documents Optional Documents