Code Compliance Officer I

Summary

We welcome and appreciate your interest in employment with the City of Corpus Christi. We are an equal opportunity employer; no information obtained during the recruitment or selection process is intended for any discriminatory purposes.

Pay

This position is a Non-Exempt position at pay grade 110.

Attendance

Non-rotating 40-hour work week, Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; must be available to work additional hours as needed.

Who May Apply?

All persons legally authorized to work in the United States

Overview

The Code Compliance Officer I is responsible for investigating and enforcing the applicable property maintenance codes, laws, and ordinances of the City of Corpus Christi. They will respond and work with citizens to bring properties into compliance when applicable and bring violations to fruition through citation when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Investigates property maintenance violations applicable to City codes, ordinances, and laws

• Documents property issues via photographic and written documentation

• Contacts citizens regarding ongoing investigations to assist in abatement efforts or issuance of citation

• Removes signs from utility poles, right-of-ways, and works to communicate sign ordinance with offenders

• Coordinates with citizens and other departments to resolve violations prior to citation

• Provides information to citizen regarding abatement assistance

• Documents all investigations in applicable softwares (Infor or GovQA) to generate narratives for each case as needed

• Conducts compliance follow-ups on active cases and conducts property visits to ensure compliance with property maintenance codes

• Conducts public outreach regarding applicable laws with an emphasis on property maintenance codes

• Proactively pursues work without permit operations

• Conducts frequent contractor license checks

• May be asked to perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma/GED

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience

• Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations Certified Code Compliance Officer within eighteen (18) months of hire

• CJIS Security and Awareness Training Level I

• A valid driver's license is required; successful out-of-state candidates must be able to obtain a valid Texas driver's license within 90 days of hire

Other Information:

Benefits

The City offers an excellent benefit package that includes:

• Texas Municipal Retirement System - TMRS is a required retirement plan for all full-time employees. Each employee automatically contributes 7% of their total compensation. The City will match employee contributions 2 to 1 during retirement.

• Medical/dental/vision/life coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.

• Vacation - 88+ hours per year

• Personal leave - 40 hours per year

• Sick leave - 96 hours per year

• Voluntary 457b deferred compensation plan

• Ten (10) Holidays

• Flexible Spending Account

• City Employee Health & Wellness Clinic & City Employee Fitness Center

• Learning & Development Academy

• Tuition Reimbursement Programs

• Employee Recognition Programs

Basis of Rating

Application review and the City may also conduct additional skill assessment tests, in addition to the panel interview.

Closing Statement

• Selected applicants must be able to pass a background investigation and a pre-employment drug test.

• Any position that lists a minimum qualification for education level and/or license/certification will require the applicant to provide proof of documentation if selected for hire into the position with the City of Corpus Christi.

• In the event of an emergency, employees are required to work to provide for the safety and well-being of the public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services.