Contract or Part-Time Code Enforcement Officer City of Gholson
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The City of Gholson is seeking a Code Enforcement Officer under a contract or as a part-time employee. The position performs a variety of duties to support the City's code enforcement program through monitoring and enforcement of ordinances. The individual must have a high school diploma and be able to work with limited supervision. The ideal candidate will be certified through the Texas Department of Licensing and Registration or can quickly complete the required training.
Please send applications for employment by either mail or email at: [email protected]
City of Gholson
Attn: City Secretary
749 Knust Circle
Waco, Texas 76705
Position will be posted until filled.
Description Under general supervision, the Code Enforcement Officer performs a variety of technical duties
in support of the City's local code enforcement program; monitors and enforces a variety of
applicable ordinances, codes, and regulations; provides customer education and enforcement of
all municipal ordinances dealing with land use, development, and sanitation codes; and serves as
a resource to provide information on City regulations.
Principal Duties
1. Protect the safety and health of citizens by ensuring compliance with health, safety,
nuisance, traffic, and zoning ordinances; inspect, monitor, and investigate residential and
commercial premises to ensure compliance with municipal ordinances and state and
federal regulations; determine the nature of violations and/or unsafe conditions and steps
necessary for compliance; advise and educate violators of required action; and issue
notices of violations and citations, as required.
2. Receive and respond to complaints, inquiries and/or reports relative to codes or alleged
code violations; conduct investigations and provide recommendations for resolution.
3. Provide customer information as needed on codes and negotiate solutions to problem
areas.
4.Develop and maintain accurate records and documentation on all violations, investigations, inspections, enforcement actions and other job related activities.
5. Prepare cases and act as witness for prosecution in municipal court as needed.
6. Monitor code enforcement cases to ensure compliance.
7. Conduct and participate in public education forums.
8.Utilize the GIS system to research and analyze property and code related data, generate maps, reports and provide analysis on an occaisional basis or as requested. (This job duty is performed based on position assignment)
9. Perform other related duties as required.
Requirements-
High school diploma or GED equivalent, Valid Texas Driver's License, Registered Code Enforcement Officer Certification or the ability to obtain within 18 months of hire. Ability to work shifts that may include evenings and occaisonal weekends, ability to work independently with limited supervision.
Preferred- Knowledge of municipal codes and enforcement processes. Knowledge of land subdivision, zoning, building, and sanitation codes.
Work Environment/Physical Demands- The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those of that must be met by an employee to sucessfully perform the essential fuctions of this job or that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment- Indoor and outdoor environments, work independently, drive from site to site, incumbents may be exposed to noise, dust and inclement weather, conditions.
Physical- Primary functions require sufficient physical ability to work in field environment, to stand, stoop, reach, bend, kneel, squat, climb ladders, and walk on uneven terrain, loose soil, sloped surfaces, to lift and or move objects weighing up to 25 lbs.
Position will be posted until filled.
The City of Gholson is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.