Housing Enforcement Officer
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Salary : $43,261.30 - $68,054.06 AnnuallyLocation : Grand Prairie, TXJob Type: Full TimeJob Number: 2024-00189Department: HousingDivision: EnforcementOpening Date: 10/29/2024Closing Date: 11/22/2024 5:00 PM CentralJob SummaryThe Housing Department is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Housing Enforcement Officer to join our team!Performs a variety of Housing Quality Standards Inspections on Section 8 units. Works with owners and participants to gain compliance. Interpret and apply regulations governing Section 8 inspection process. Identifies and inspects premises for substandard conditions and assists property owners to ensure compliance with minimum housing, zoning, health and nuisance standards established by the City.Essential Job Functions

• Must have thorough knowledge of principles, practices, methods, and techniques of code enforcement, including some familiarity with criminal law enforcement.
• Building related codes and ordinances enforceable by the City, specifically the International Building Code, housing standards, sub-standard buildings, dangerous structures and health, safety and nuisance codes.
• Completes administrative duties by answering calls; providing information to the public and other departments as requested; compiling various reports; completing documents and forms; and maintaining records.
• Supervises personnel by observing and monitoring work tasks; functioning as a lead worker; and providing guidance, instruction and feedback

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED supplemented by college credit AND two (2) years in a code enforcement related field.

• Valid Texas Class C Driver's License required.

• Possession of a registration as a Code Enforcement Officer within the State of Texas and a Housing Quality Standards Certification a plus

The City offers a full range of benefits for full time employees, including, but not limited to the plans as defined in the Benefits Guide. 01 What is the highest level of Education obtained?

• Some high school, no diploma or GED
• High School Diploma/GED
• Some College, no degree
• Technical or Trade School (Did not complete)
• Technical or Trade School (Completed)
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate Degree

02 How many years of direct or related Enforcement Officer experience do you have?

• No experience
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• Over 4 years

03 How many years of experience do you possess in Housing Quality Standards Inspections on Section 8 units?

• No experience
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• Over 3 years of experience

04 Do you have a Code Enforcement certification?

• Yes
• No

05 If you do not have a Code Enforcement certification/license, will you be able to obtain one within one year of employment?

• Yes
• No

06 Do you possess a Housing Quality Standards Certification?

• Yes
• No

07 In what area of enforcement do you have experience?

• No experience in enforcement
• Inspections
• Law enforcement (police/security officer, etc.)
• Investigations
• Issuing citations

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