City of McKinney
Environmental Senior Code Compliance Officer
City of McKinney, Mckinney, Texas, United States, 75070
Environmental Senior Code Compliance Officer
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Summary Under general supervision, the Environmental Services Senior Code Compliance Officer is responsible for investigating, interpreting, and enforcing numerous commercial, residential, and miscellaneous ordinance violations for the City. This position also serves as a mentor for Environmental Services Code Compliance Officers by assisting in their training and development and for assisting with more complex environmental services code enforcement matters. This position also serves as backup to the Supervisor in limited situations. Employees in this classification perform more technical level work than Environmental Services Code Compliance Officers. This position is responsible for issuing notices of violation and citations for non‑compliance to both commercial and residential sectors for violations of local ordinances, codes, and permits. Incumbent prepares cases for judicial process. Acts as a public information resource. Performs related work as required. May perform site plan reviews of trash enclosure facilities submitted through Citizen Self‑Service Portal (CSS).
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Enforces City ordinances and codes including, but not limited to, landscape, solid waste, environmental issues, junked and abandoned vehicles, dangerous structures, zoning, signs, fences, pods, pools and stagnant water, property management issues, illegal dumping, lighting and glare violations, noise violations, illegal home occupations, parking prohibitions, garage sales, outdoor storage and displays, drought management and other public health and safety issues in both commercial and residential arenas.
Enforces the International Code Council’s (ICC) International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) and as may be adopted and updated in the future.
Issues municipal court citations for violations to both the public and private sector regarding city ordinances, codes, etc.
Testifies and presents evidence at court hearings.
Performs research and investigative work in determining extent of violation and non‑compliance, and in preparing cases for judicial process, to include photography of evidence.
Investigates and resolves citizen complaints received concerning suspected/potential violations in an efficient and timely manner.
Responds to and resolves sensitive and/or controversial inquiries and complaints.
Prepares Investigation and Abatement warrants for judicial signatures and executes those warrants.
Prepares, maintains, and files reports and records regarding activities, i.e., door hangers, case files, inspection reports, incident reports, notices of violation, and citations.
Responds to citizen inquiries in a courteous manner, both orally and in writing.
Investigates and monitors construction activities for the purpose of checking permits, issuing citations or stop‑work orders until structures, premises, or property are brought to code. Performs follow‑up to ensure compliance.
Files, makes copies, and prepares mailing of notifications and citations.
Assists their Supervisor or Assistant Manager in prioritizing case assignments and is responsible for entering, routing, and assignment of cases to assigned staff within the division.
Performs public speaking presentations to various boards, commissions, homeowners associations, civic groups, and other similar entities.
Serves as a mentor for Environmental Services Code Compliance Officers by assisting in their training and development and assisting with more complex code enforcement matters.
Shares Environmental Services Code Enforcement expertise to assist in the betterment of other employees and the organization.
Assists in establishing standard operating procedures, setting priorities, and expediting the resolution of issues.
Conducts research on varied topics and issues and may create reports and/or other analytical or statistical information.
Assists in coordinating joint abatement and investigation activities with other City departments and agencies.
Performs related work as directed.
Complies with all written City policies and procedures.
Adheres to assigned work schedule as outlined in City and department attendance policies and procedures.
Enforces City’s Solid Waste Ordinance and as may be adopted and updated in the future.
Investigates and monitors construction activities for the purpose of verifying outside hauler permits and performing follow‑up to ensure compliance.
Monitors collection contractor to ensure compliance with license agreement is maintained.
Explains City solid waste services, fees/rates and advises changes or additions to residential and commercial customer service levels.
Reviews current and planned developments and site plans to ensure adequate residential access and commercial enclosure inclusion and placement, including conducting site surveys.
Assists City Marshall’s with information on location of individuals with outstanding warrants. Interacts with other City/County/State agencies on special programs.
Utilizes GIS Arc‑View, Looking Glass and other GIS based programs to locate property, property owners, and to verify zoning.
Other Job Functions
Perform other duties as assigned or directed.
May be periodically required to work evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
May be required to travel to meetings.
Serves as the Officer in Charge when the Assistant Environmental Services Manager is not available.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Behaviors
Ability to embrace and embody the City’s core values of Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (R.I.S.E.).
Ability to adopt and support a shared, consultative leadership philosophy.
Ability to communicate effectively with peers, supervisors, subordinates, and people to whom service is provided.
Ability to produce desired work outcomes, including quality, quantity, and timeliness.
Ability to plan and organize work, time, and resources, and if applicable, that of subordinates.
Ability to analyze and recognize potentially hazardous and hostile situations and apply the correct skills necessary to deescalate those situations.
Ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and/or analyze data and/or information. Includes exercising discretion in determining data classification, and in referencing such analysis to established standards for the purpose of recognizing actual or probable interactive effects and relationships.
Ability to apply principles of persuasion and/or influence.
Ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.
Ability to operate specific technical apparatus such as light meters and noise meters.
Ability to utilize a variety of advisory data and information, such as city codes, state statutes, zoning maps and code enforcement books, site plan approvals, and sub‑division plats.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic and interpret graphs.
Ability to apply principles of rational systems. Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form. Ability to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives.
Ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness and creativity required in situations involving evaluation of information against measurable or verifiable criteria.
Ability to perform coordinated movements involving placing and turning motions, such as utilizing a tape measure, measure wheel, hammer, and operating a computer terminal and various office equipment and software programs.
Ability to obtain necessary continuing education units necessary to retain certification.
Ability to work in a team environment; contribute as a team member and treat co‑workers, subordinates and customers with respect.
Ability to perform data entry and possess effective written and oral communication skills.
Ability to build professional relationships with internal staff and customers.
Offers flexibility and adaptability, especially during times of change.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Required Qualifications High school diploma or GED and at least three (3) years of progressive code enforcement experience. Must possess a current State of Texas Code Enforcement Officer certification. Must possess ICC (International Code Council) IPMC (International and Property Maintenance Code) certification.
Preferred Qualifications
Ability to speak and write Spanish.
Conditions of Employment
Must pass a drug screen and background check.
Must have valid Class C Texas Driver’s License.
Physical Demands Specific physical demands may be required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This may include the following: Between one and two‑thirds of on the job time sitting, talking, hearing, lifting and/or exerting force up to one‑hundred plus (100+) pounds. Under one‑third of on the job time standing, walking, using one’s hands to touch, handle or feel objects, reaching with hands and arms, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, smelling. Special vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment Exposure to certain environmental conditions may be required while performing the essential functions of this job. This may include the following: Between one and two‑thirds of on the job time exposure to outdoor weather conditions. Under one‑third of on the job time exposure to non‑weather extreme cold, heat, wet or humid conditions, working in high, precarious places, exposure to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.
The City of McKinney is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) committed to an alcohol / drug free workplace and to providing equal opportunities regardless of age, race, color, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
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Summary Under general supervision, the Environmental Services Senior Code Compliance Officer is responsible for investigating, interpreting, and enforcing numerous commercial, residential, and miscellaneous ordinance violations for the City. This position also serves as a mentor for Environmental Services Code Compliance Officers by assisting in their training and development and for assisting with more complex environmental services code enforcement matters. This position also serves as backup to the Supervisor in limited situations. Employees in this classification perform more technical level work than Environmental Services Code Compliance Officers. This position is responsible for issuing notices of violation and citations for non‑compliance to both commercial and residential sectors for violations of local ordinances, codes, and permits. Incumbent prepares cases for judicial process. Acts as a public information resource. Performs related work as required. May perform site plan reviews of trash enclosure facilities submitted through Citizen Self‑Service Portal (CSS).
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Enforces City ordinances and codes including, but not limited to, landscape, solid waste, environmental issues, junked and abandoned vehicles, dangerous structures, zoning, signs, fences, pods, pools and stagnant water, property management issues, illegal dumping, lighting and glare violations, noise violations, illegal home occupations, parking prohibitions, garage sales, outdoor storage and displays, drought management and other public health and safety issues in both commercial and residential arenas.
Enforces the International Code Council’s (ICC) International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) and as may be adopted and updated in the future.
Issues municipal court citations for violations to both the public and private sector regarding city ordinances, codes, etc.
Testifies and presents evidence at court hearings.
Performs research and investigative work in determining extent of violation and non‑compliance, and in preparing cases for judicial process, to include photography of evidence.
Investigates and resolves citizen complaints received concerning suspected/potential violations in an efficient and timely manner.
Responds to and resolves sensitive and/or controversial inquiries and complaints.
Prepares Investigation and Abatement warrants for judicial signatures and executes those warrants.
Prepares, maintains, and files reports and records regarding activities, i.e., door hangers, case files, inspection reports, incident reports, notices of violation, and citations.
Responds to citizen inquiries in a courteous manner, both orally and in writing.
Investigates and monitors construction activities for the purpose of checking permits, issuing citations or stop‑work orders until structures, premises, or property are brought to code. Performs follow‑up to ensure compliance.
Files, makes copies, and prepares mailing of notifications and citations.
Assists their Supervisor or Assistant Manager in prioritizing case assignments and is responsible for entering, routing, and assignment of cases to assigned staff within the division.
Performs public speaking presentations to various boards, commissions, homeowners associations, civic groups, and other similar entities.
Serves as a mentor for Environmental Services Code Compliance Officers by assisting in their training and development and assisting with more complex code enforcement matters.
Shares Environmental Services Code Enforcement expertise to assist in the betterment of other employees and the organization.
Assists in establishing standard operating procedures, setting priorities, and expediting the resolution of issues.
Conducts research on varied topics and issues and may create reports and/or other analytical or statistical information.
Assists in coordinating joint abatement and investigation activities with other City departments and agencies.
Performs related work as directed.
Complies with all written City policies and procedures.
Adheres to assigned work schedule as outlined in City and department attendance policies and procedures.
Enforces City’s Solid Waste Ordinance and as may be adopted and updated in the future.
Investigates and monitors construction activities for the purpose of verifying outside hauler permits and performing follow‑up to ensure compliance.
Monitors collection contractor to ensure compliance with license agreement is maintained.
Explains City solid waste services, fees/rates and advises changes or additions to residential and commercial customer service levels.
Reviews current and planned developments and site plans to ensure adequate residential access and commercial enclosure inclusion and placement, including conducting site surveys.
Assists City Marshall’s with information on location of individuals with outstanding warrants. Interacts with other City/County/State agencies on special programs.
Utilizes GIS Arc‑View, Looking Glass and other GIS based programs to locate property, property owners, and to verify zoning.
Other Job Functions
Perform other duties as assigned or directed.
May be periodically required to work evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
May be required to travel to meetings.
Serves as the Officer in Charge when the Assistant Environmental Services Manager is not available.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Behaviors
Ability to embrace and embody the City’s core values of Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (R.I.S.E.).
Ability to adopt and support a shared, consultative leadership philosophy.
Ability to communicate effectively with peers, supervisors, subordinates, and people to whom service is provided.
Ability to produce desired work outcomes, including quality, quantity, and timeliness.
Ability to plan and organize work, time, and resources, and if applicable, that of subordinates.
Ability to analyze and recognize potentially hazardous and hostile situations and apply the correct skills necessary to deescalate those situations.
Ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and/or analyze data and/or information. Includes exercising discretion in determining data classification, and in referencing such analysis to established standards for the purpose of recognizing actual or probable interactive effects and relationships.
Ability to apply principles of persuasion and/or influence.
Ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.
Ability to operate specific technical apparatus such as light meters and noise meters.
Ability to utilize a variety of advisory data and information, such as city codes, state statutes, zoning maps and code enforcement books, site plan approvals, and sub‑division plats.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic and interpret graphs.
Ability to apply principles of rational systems. Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form. Ability to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives.
Ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness and creativity required in situations involving evaluation of information against measurable or verifiable criteria.
Ability to perform coordinated movements involving placing and turning motions, such as utilizing a tape measure, measure wheel, hammer, and operating a computer terminal and various office equipment and software programs.
Ability to obtain necessary continuing education units necessary to retain certification.
Ability to work in a team environment; contribute as a team member and treat co‑workers, subordinates and customers with respect.
Ability to perform data entry and possess effective written and oral communication skills.
Ability to build professional relationships with internal staff and customers.
Offers flexibility and adaptability, especially during times of change.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Required Qualifications High school diploma or GED and at least three (3) years of progressive code enforcement experience. Must possess a current State of Texas Code Enforcement Officer certification. Must possess ICC (International Code Council) IPMC (International and Property Maintenance Code) certification.
Preferred Qualifications
Ability to speak and write Spanish.
Conditions of Employment
Must pass a drug screen and background check.
Must have valid Class C Texas Driver’s License.
Physical Demands Specific physical demands may be required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This may include the following: Between one and two‑thirds of on the job time sitting, talking, hearing, lifting and/or exerting force up to one‑hundred plus (100+) pounds. Under one‑third of on the job time standing, walking, using one’s hands to touch, handle or feel objects, reaching with hands and arms, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, smelling. Special vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment Exposure to certain environmental conditions may be required while performing the essential functions of this job. This may include the following: Between one and two‑thirds of on the job time exposure to outdoor weather conditions. Under one‑third of on the job time exposure to non‑weather extreme cold, heat, wet or humid conditions, working in high, precarious places, exposure to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.
The City of McKinney is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) committed to an alcohol / drug free workplace and to providing equal opportunities regardless of age, race, color, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
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