HIRING RANGE:  $21.74 - $26.63 Hourly
FULL SALARY RANGE:   $21.74 - $31.52 Hourly 

The City:
With over 100,000 residents, the City of Allen is a dynamic and welcoming community. The City of Allen's strong economy, diverse population, great educational institutions and quality of life makes it the ideal place to work, live, and play. The City of Allen has something to offer for everyone.
 
The City's Mission, is "To achieve excellence in managing development of the community and in providing city services so that conditions of living and public confidence are continually enhanced".
 
Our employees serve the citizens of Allen with the following values:

• People First – Giving priority to others
• Respect – Treating others with courtesy and dignity
• Integrity – Serving with honesty, trust and hard work
• Deliver – Following through on commitments while exceeding expectations
• Excel – Creating an innovative and improving work environment

This position may be filled as a Code Compliance Officer or Senior Code Compliance Officer, depending on qualifications.

• Code Compliance Officer full salary range is between $21.74  and $26.63  Hourly
• Senior Code Compliance Officer full salary range is between $23.97 and $34.75 Hourly 

This posting shows the description for Code Compliance Officer. For detailed information about the Senior Code Compliance Officer position, view the job postings with the links below.

• Senior Code Compliance Officer | Job Posting

The purpose of this position is to investigate, address and enforce City ordinances and protect the health and safety of the City's citizens. This is accomplished by conducting physical inspections, identifying and responding to complaints of code violations and facilitating and investigating illegal dumping and tampering of water services. Other duties may include public education activities, assisting the general public, providing administrative support and interfacing with other City employees and citizens. This position does not provide direction to other employees.

Essential Functions

This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The following examples do not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent.
 

• Enforces City codes and ordinances for sign, zoning, property maintenance, and nuisances by conducting inspections, investigating violations, taking photographs, removing illegal signs, issuing notices and citations and conducting follow-up investigations.
   
• Responds to complaints about code violations by notifying and informing establishments of violations to City ordinances, conducting inspections, issuing citations and ensuring establishments meet Federal and State codes.
   
• Investigates violations of illegal dumping and tampering of water services by investigating illegal water connections and reports of illegal dumping, photographing violations, gathering evidence for court cases, issuing citations, testifying in court and coordinating the removal and disposal of illegal and/or hazardous material and debris.
   
• Assists the general public by answering the telephone, responding to inquiries and providing information on departmental and City policies and procedures. Attends neighborhood meetings and conducts public education activities. 
   
• Provides various form of administrative service by writing notices and citations, generating reports, maintaining files and records, preparing memos and correspondence, inputting case information into a database, researching legal information and reviewing incoming mail.

Job Requirements

Education & Experience

• Work requires knowledge of a specific vocational, administrative, or technical nature which may be obtained with six months/one year of advanced study or training past the high school equivalency. Junior college, vocational, business, technical or correspondence schools are likely sources. Appropriate certification may be awarded upon satisfactory completion of advanced study or training. Knowledge of various State and Local regulations, laws, ordinances and policies relating to zoning, home occupations, signs, high weeds, trash, illegal dumping, junk vehicles, minimum housing standards and dangerous building abatement.
   

• At least one year relevant work experience conducting property inspections on both public and private property, testifying in court proceedings, issuing citations, issuing notices regarding code and zoning violations; and maintaining correct/detailed record(s) of inspections and/or investigations.

Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.  


Certification and Other Requirements

• Valid Class C Drivers License
• Certification as a Registered Code Enforcement Officer in the State of Texas or ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment.

Overall Physical Strength Demands

• Light - Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree.