Code Enforcement Officer - 5122331-0

Job description statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

Under direct supervision, enforces ordinances by notifying of non-conformance or by issuing citations at inspection sites, including but not limited to retail, public and private properties.Inspects sites to enforce ordinances concerning high grass and weeds, unsightly conditions, junk and abandoned vehicles, fences, trees and shrubs and other property maintenance issues. Responds to complaints of potential code violations relating to temporary signs, nuisances, dumping, or other code-related matters. Conducts field investigations of potential violations; gathers evidence; takes photos; questions complainants and witnesses; compares facts to code requirements and makes findings, issues warnings, correction notices or citations. 
 
 Drafts and distributes a variety of correspondence, memoranda, notices, fliers, brochures, media releases and reports relating to code enforcement issues and actions. Provides information to persons who request information or assistance in code enforcement related matters. Maintains a variety of logs and records related to inspection and enforcement activities; prepares recommendations for amendments and additions to codes or regulations which relate to the position. Coordinates efforts with the police, planning, building and related departments, the prosecuting attorney(s) and other staff or agencies as needed.
 
 Meets with owners, tenants, contractors, developers, businesses, etc., to explain code requirements and violations or potential violations; secures code compliance. Prepares reports. Coordinates with Dallas County, property owners, and contractors. Works with police and prosecutors to obtain written statements, depositions or admissions, as needed. Reviews cases being prepared for trial with emphasis on the evidentiary and legal issues crucial to successful prosecution. Prepares detailed reports of activities and investigations made; consults with prosecutors and prepares case reports for court action; testifies in court.

Performs other duties as assigned. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential function of this position, as is the ability to create and maintain professional, harmonious working relationships with others.Requires High School Diploma or GED. Two years of experience or Texas Department of State Health Services Registered Code Enforcement Officer required.

Ability to read and understand technical reports, ordinances, maps, plats, and instructions. Ability to generate reports, records, correspondence and regulations. Ability to address and solve code enforcement problems; ability to address multiple priorities; ability to comprehend relationship of code enforcement issues to other related city issues as necessary. Ability to work independently. Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of people and possess strong customer service skills.

Valid driver's license required. Must have and maintain a good driving record in accordance with the driving standards as established by the City of Rowlett. Must report all traffic citations to his/her departmental Director or his/her designee within two working days of receipt.  

Must be a Texas Department of State Health Services Registered Code Enforcement Officer or have the ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment.

Exposed to weather conditions when performing inspections. Job requires light carrying, (less than 25 lbs.) climbing, driving, stooping, kneeling, and reaching while making inspections.


Back to blog

Common Interview Questions And Answers

1. HOW DO YOU PLAN YOUR DAY?

This is what this question poses: When do you focus and start working seriously? What are the hours you work optimally? Are you a night owl? A morning bird? Remote teams can be made up of people working on different shifts and around the world, so you won't necessarily be stuck in the 9-5 schedule if it's not for you...

2. HOW DO YOU USE THE DIFFERENT COMMUNICATION TOOLS IN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS?

When you're working on a remote team, there's no way to chat in the hallway between meetings or catch up on the latest project during an office carpool. Therefore, virtual communication will be absolutely essential to get your work done...

3. WHAT IS "WORKING REMOTE" REALLY FOR YOU?

Many people want to work remotely because of the flexibility it allows. You can work anywhere and at any time of the day...

4. WHAT DO YOU NEED IN YOUR PHYSICAL WORKSPACE TO SUCCEED IN YOUR WORK?

With this question, companies are looking to see what equipment they may need to provide you with and to verify how aware you are of what remote working could mean for you physically and logistically...

5. HOW DO YOU PROCESS INFORMATION?

Several years ago, I was working in a team to plan a big event. My supervisor made us all work as a team before the big day. One of our activities has been to find out how each of us processes information...

6. HOW DO YOU MANAGE THE CALENDAR AND THE PROGRAM? WHICH APPLICATIONS / SYSTEM DO YOU USE?

Or you may receive even more specific questions, such as: What's on your calendar? Do you plan blocks of time to do certain types of work? Do you have an open calendar that everyone can see?...

7. HOW DO YOU ORGANIZE FILES, LINKS, AND TABS ON YOUR COMPUTER?

Just like your schedule, how you track files and other information is very important. After all, everything is digital!...

8. HOW TO PRIORITIZE WORK?

The day I watched Marie Forleo's film separating the important from the urgent, my life changed. Not all remote jobs start fast, but most of them are...

9. HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR A MEETING AND PREPARE A MEETING? WHAT DO YOU SEE HAPPENING DURING THE MEETING?

Just as communication is essential when working remotely, so is organization. Because you won't have those opportunities in the elevator or a casual conversation in the lunchroom, you should take advantage of the little time you have in a video or phone conference...

10. HOW DO YOU USE TECHNOLOGY ON A DAILY BASIS, IN YOUR WORK AND FOR YOUR PLEASURE?

This is a great question because it shows your comfort level with technology, which is very important for a remote worker because you will be working with technology over time...

Other Jobs To Apply

Principal IT Technical Program Manager, Infrastructure

Account Manager

Specialist, Platform Product

Merchandise Planner

Business Development Director - Google Cloud Platform

REMOTE DISNEY VACATION SPECIALIST

Program Manager III- PGM Basecamp

Update Business Information for Ebay, Walmart, Amazon.

Delta Airlines Careers Remote( Customer service ) – Work From Home – Part Time

Data Engineer (Fully Remote)

(Remote) Amazon Data Entry Jobs from Home - No Experience - Apply Now

Remote Senior QA Automation Architect

Account Manager - X (Formerly Twitter)

Remote Retention Marketing Manager, DTC eCommerce

Data Entry Specialist (Entry Level, Remote) – Earn $70K–$80K/Year - Part Time

Remote Telemedicine Veterinarian

Sr. Manager, Merchandising

VP, GTM, UCANZ

Software Engineer (Frontend/Vue) - HENNGE Email DLP

Software Engineer (Data Analytics), AI & Data Platforms (AiDP)

Talent Coach

AI/ML Engineer for an AI-Driven E-Commerce Platform

Brand & Product Marketing Growth Leader

QA Tester - BaseCamp (Remote)

TESTING SPECIALIST/TESTER

Customer Engineer/Buffer - Flexforce - Customer Engineer

Sr. Software Engineer (AI Orchestration Zone, Backend Leaning)

Senior Manager, IT

Sr Developer - Kubernetes, GitOps / GitHub, service meshes

Principal – GitHub & Azure DevOps Platform Engineering

Senior Software Engineer,Billing

Post Task Github Project Contributor Remotely

Business Development Representative

Renewals Manager - West

Staff Product Manager, RevOps & Finance Systems

Intermediate Support Engineer (SHIFT)

Fullstack Engineer (TypeScript), AI Engineering: Duo Client SDK

Data Analyst for Ecom brand – Need deep research on Shopify analytics

E-Commerce, PLG Commercial (SaaS + Shopify)

UI/UX Designer (Shopify & Ecommerce) for a USA Client - Remote

Shopify & Etsy Customer Service Agent – Remote

Shopify Expert (Remote)

Remote Veterinary Care Representative - Pharmacy Order Management

[Remote] Rust backend architect Engineer – Twitter/X Style Infrastructure

Seasonal: Guest Advocate (Cashier), General Merchandise, Inbound (Stocking) (T3273)

Target Entry Level Remote Jobs ($21/Hr WFH Jobs) -

Measure Tech – Part-Time

Territory Associate Relations Manager (Houston & Dallas)

Online Experience Analyst - The Company Store

YouTube Operations Associate Manager- Contract