Property Standards Specialist in Fate, Texas at City of Fate

We are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Property Standards Specialist to join our team. This position offers a 4-9 hour shifts with a half-day on Fridays. This position is responsible for overseeing the City's code compliance program and duties include the identification, investigation, and initiation of corrective actions for violations of municipal ordinances and state law, with a primary focus on the immediate public safety and health of residents of the City of Fate

The City of Fate offers an excellent benefits package with:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Comprehensive Insurance Package: Our employees benefit from a robust insurance package including medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, basic life. The City subsidizes 36% of dependent medical premiums.
• HRA Benefit: A city-provided Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) card with a balance of $5,100 annually. This can be used to cover dependent premiums or unreimbursed medical expenses.
• Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with 2:1 match, 7% employee contribution, 5-year vesting.

• Conducts daily field inspections and re-inspections of residential and commercial property to ensure nuisance, sanitation, and zoning code compliance with all applicable codes and ordinances.
• Attends community meetings and works directly with residential groups to alleviate neighborhood issues.
• Receives citizen complaints/concerns on unsightly properties and property rights disputes.
• Educates community on city standards in the area of housing, zoning, health, and safety.
• Maintains accurate records of inspections and action taken, prepares technical and statistical reports.
• Issues citations as required, prepares documentation and represents the City in court cases when necessary.
• Prepares files, recommendations, and documents for presentations to City boards as needed.
• Processes open records requests.
• Issues contract work orders for abatement services as needed.
• Conducts neighborhood assessments and surveys to determine overall property condition.
• Collect data required to assist the department in the development of program plans.
• Notifies property owners of violations regarding City codes and ordinances; makes recommendations for corrective actions in accordance with current codes and ordinances; monitors compliance
• Inputs inspection data and owner notifications into database system and updates case information
• Serves as City liaison for codes and permits when dealing with the general public, contractors and business owners
• Prepares and files property liens for abatement services as needed.
• Assists in researching, drafting and re-writing municipal codes and ordinances as well as the development of forms and other informational material to address various compliance issues.
• Assists Public Works department with removal and disposal of illegally dumped items throughout the city
• Provides support to other City departments as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in Code Enforcement
• Possession of Basic Code Enforcement Officer certification
• Possession of a valid Texas driver’s license
• A combination of education, training and experience providing the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered