The purpose of this position is to enforce applicable codes of the City of Grand Prairie. This is accomplished by conducting inspections of residential, commercial, and industrial properties; issuing citations and violations notices; and entering of required data for case history record keeping. Other duties include providing customer service to the public and other departments. Patrolling the City for code violations relevant to the division assigned. Reviewing and responding to complaints received. Scheduling and conducting inspections, walk-throughs, or tours of locations, sites, building or property as appropriate. Noting violations of code and issuing citations. Compiling inspection reports and notifying chain of command, owners, and others as appropriate. Completing administrative duties such as answering calls, providing information to the public and other departments as requested, compiling data/reports, completing relevant documents/forms; and maintaining records. May participate in implementation and maintenance of programs, incentives, or community education relevant to the division and role May report information to any Board, City Council, Departmental or other such organizations relevant to the division and public for the position assigned May supervise personnel functioning as a lead worker to assist in training, providing guidance, instruction, and feedback. All other duties as assigned by a supervisor/manager within your department/division.

Education:

High School Diploma, G.E.D or equivalent supplemented by some college level course work.

Experience:

Two (2) years.

Licenses :

Valid Driver's License required.

Certifications Required:

Ability to obtain Code Enforcement Officer License within six (6) months.