Code Enforcement Officer

City of DeSoto • DeSoto, TX • $45.53k - $66.47k / year • 4w ago

Our Core Values
We LOVE DeSoto
•L- We lift up our community
•O- We take ownership of our collective performance
•V- We value and respect all employees
•E- We empower employees to grow

The purpose of this position is to identify violations of state and local laws and codes, and to maintain and enhance property values. This is accomplished by responding to violations; enforcing ordinances, removing illegal signage, interpreting ordinances, resolving disputes, maintaining records, and researching property information. Other duties include assisting the public, reading and interpreting maps, and scheduling inspections.

Responds to violations by patrolling the city, determining the violation, inspecting properties and construction, consulting with complainants, issuing citations, answering phone calls to explain laws and codes, and monitoring and following up on violations.
Researches property information by identifying property locations, corresponding with potential violators, tracking progress, updating records, and preparing information for possible court actions.
Completes apartment inspections by scheduling and coordinating with owners, walking grounds, determining conditions of building, stairwells and landscaping, monitoring any illegal storage, preparing reports and addressing tenant complaints.
Maintains logs and reports of field work by researching and entering information, mailing correspondence and citations, receiving service requests, preparing hearing information, and providing information to management and elected officials.

Notice to candidates for Police Department positions

https://www.desototexas.gov/DocumentCenter/View/21124/

High School completion or equivalent
Two years of experience as a code enforcement officer for fulltime positions
Two years of experience in field inspections or construction for part time positions

Notice to candidates for Police Department positions

https://www.desototexas.gov/DocumentCenter/View/21124/

Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, with co-workers, the public, and elected and appointed officials
Skill in reading and understanding of maps, drawings and construction plans
Skill in the operation and use of standard office software which includes databases and presentation programs, along with standard Microsoft products
Ability to alphabetize and numerically sequence materials