Civilian Code Enforcement Officer

City of Jacksonville, Texas Position Description

Job Title: Civilian Code Enforcement Officer

Department: Police (400)

Reports To: Police Services, Community Services Sergeant

Positions Supervised: None

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Pay Grade: H05

Education and Experience

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered.

• Education: High School diploma or GED.
• Experience: Experience in Code Enforcement is preferred but not required.
• Certification: Code Enforcement training, CPR training.
• Licensing: Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License, with a clear driving record. Must meet Texas state law requirements to obtain and maintain Code Enforcement Officer licensure through TDLR; licensure required if not already held.
• Residency: None

Summary

Inspection, improvement, and rehabilitation of environmental hazards in public and private premises by determining the presence of fire or health hazards, nuisance violations, unsafe building conditions, and violations of any fire, health, or building regulation, statute, or ordinance.

Essential Job Functions

• Conduct inspections of environmental hazards in public and private premises.
• Determine the presence of fire or health hazards, nuisance violations, unsafe building conditions, and violations of any fire, health, or building regulation, statute, or ordinance. Removal of trash and debris from premises or roadway. Process abandoned vehicles for removal from roadway.
• Must demonstrate the ability to properly handle confidential, sensitive, and legally protected information in compliance with state law, city policy, and CJIS-related standards where applicable.
• Ability to prepare legally sufficient documentation and provide credible testimony in court or administrative hearings.
• Assist Animal Control Services. Clean shelter, feed and water animals, assist in the apprehension of stray animals. Load, transport to crematorium and unload deceased animals.
• Communicates with public regarding cases, complaints, and requests for information.
• Assists other departments with code compliance.
• Must be able to work weekends and after hours.

Ancillary Job Functions

• Contributes to team effort by performing other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of City Code of Ordinances of the City.
• Knowledge of the department's rules, regulations, policies, and procedures as well as relevant training programs and content.
• Knowledge of the geography of the city, proximate incorporated areas and the City's road network.
• Ability to understand and carry out moderately complex oral and written instructions.
• Ability to enforce ordinances with firmness, tact, and impartiality, and to deal courteously with the public.
• Ability to keep records and make reports from such records.
• Ability to input, access, and retrieve data from a computer.

Equipment Used

Operate police department vehicle, two way radio, mobile telephone, video camera/equipment, Animal Control catch pole, shovel, rake, traffic cones, iPad, Microsoft Office as well as other reporting programs and apps.

Work Environment

The physical demands described described are representative of those required to perform essential functions. Reasonable accommodation may be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities.

• May be required to work in high or dangerous places.
• Work may involve potentially life threatening exposure to extreme temperatures, humidity, noise, chemicals/gases. contagious diseases, airborne particles/pathogens, and/or physical trauma.
• May often be exposed to uncomfortable temperatures, humidity, noise, chemicals/gases, contagious diseases, airborne particles/pathogens, and/or physical trauma.
• May be required to work in confined spaces.
• May be exposed to biohazards or bloodborne pathogens.
• Work may potentially involve risk of exposure to electrical shock.

Physical Abilities

• Work requires the ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods of time.
• Work requires the ability to complete repetitive wrist, hand, and/or fine motor movement.
• Work requires the ability to grasp, pull, push and reach.
• Work requires the ability to talk, hear, listen, and comprehend.
• Position requires the ability to taste and smell.
• Work requires the visual acuity of 20 feet or more, 20 inches or less, three dimensional vision, precise hand eye coordination, and the ability to identify and distinguish colors.
• Must be able to lift 60 or more pounds.

Total Compensation (Eligible Positions)

• Paid holidays.
• 18 days per year of paid vacation accrued the first year of service.
• Longevity pay.
• Certification/Education pay.
• Participation in Texas Municipal Retirement System (7% employee contribution, 2:1 City match).
• Health, dental, and life insurance.
• Vested after 5 years of service.
• Eligible for retirement after 20 years.

Additional Requirements

• Criminal history, drug test, and driver's license check required.
• City of Jacksonville conducts random drug testing in accordance with Texas law and applicable federal guidelines.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The City of Jacksonville provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or protected veteran status.

This description is not an employment contract. Employment is at-will and may be terminated by either party at any time. Duties may be reassigned as necessary to comply with state or federal law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $16.09 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 457(b)
• Bereavement leave
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending