JOB SUMMARY\n
The Code Enforcement Officer ensures compliance with applicable City Ordinances and State Health and Safety Codes and other Federal and State regulations for the City of Conroe. Under limited supervision, the position responds and investigates complaints and identifies alleged violations of Codes in the City of Conroe. This position must have an enhanced knowledge of City Codes and must possess the ability for independent thinking regarding each incident. This position will write citations and be the catalyst for resolving or convicting offenders. An ability to speak Spanish is strongly preferred. \n
QUALIFICATIONS\n
Education and Experience:\n
High school diploma or G.E.D. with two years of Code Enforcement experience or other related experience. Some college level courses in Natural Science and two years of experience in environmental health or a qualified field preferred. Alternatively, an associate's degree in Environment Science, Environmental Health or related field is preferred. \n
Special Requirements:\n\nPossession of a valid Texas class \"C\" driver's license.\nCertification and licensed by the State of Texas as a Code Enforcement Officer or able to obtain the Code Officer Certification within a 12-month period. Must maintain Code Enforcement Certification.\nHealth and Safety, non-structural Code Enforcement Officer Certificate preferred. \nAbility to speak Spanish strongly preferred.\n\n
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: \n\nEnhanced knowledge of applicable federal, state and local laws, code, ordinances, rules, regulations, policies and procedures as related to Code Enforcement and Environmental Health.\nEnhanced knowledge of code inspection principles, practices and methodologies.\nSkill in mediating and diffusing hostile situations. \nOutstanding people skills.\nSkill in exercising reasonable and sound judgment and discretion.\nSkill in research techniques. \nSkill in operating a computer and related software applications.\nSkill in reading, interpreting and explaining applicable laws, codes, ordinances, rules, regulations, policies and procedures. \nSkill in gathering and analyzing information and making recommendations based on findings and in support of organizational goals.\nSkill in communicating effectively with a variety of individuals. \nSkill in articulate public speaking.\nSkill in preparing and communicating an educational program regarding Code Enforcement issues.\nSkill in providing customer service.\nSkill in preparing clear and concise reports, including oral, written and audio\/visual presentations.\nAbility to remain calm, make quality decisions, always maintain a professional demeanor and attitude including during stressful and tense situations.\nAbility to plan, organize, prioritize and manage projects and workflow.\nRead and interpret maps, plats, codes, ordinances and regulations.\nAbility to operate a vehicle.\nAbility to field inspect complaint sites, walk non-conforming sites and climb ladders.\nAbility to listen and follow instructions from a supervisor.\n\n
PHYSICAL DEMANDS\n
Requires the ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and\/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Work involves a lot of walking. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: balancing, grasping, hearing, lifting, mental acuity, reaching, speaking, talking, visual acuity and walking.\n
BENEFITS\n
The City of Conroe offers great benefits such as medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, retirement plan, employee assistance program, paid time off and free membership at the City's pool and recreation center facilities. Starting salary for this position is $24.28 hourly.\n
Must pass background check and pre-employment substance abuse screening as a condition of employment. A motor vehicle record check and job-related doctor's physical exam may also be required. Safety-sensitive positions remain subject to random drug and alcohol testing after hire.