Code Compliance Officer

Job Description:

Code Compliance Officer

Description

Code Compliance Officer
at The City of Fort Worth
Environmental Services

Pay Range: $25/hr. - 28.62/hr.

Job Posting Closing on: Sunday, August 3, 2025

Benefits for this position include: 11 Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Pension Plan, Professional Development Opportunities. Find Out More!

The Ci ty of Fort Worth is one of the fastest-growing large cities in the U.S. Our employees serve the needs of nearly 1,000,000 residents, promoting our values of exceptional customer experience, mutual respect, embracing our diversity, continuous improvement, ethical behavior, and accountability.

An Environmental Code Compliance Officer job is available in the City of Fort Worth Environmental Services Department, Environmental Investigation Unit. The position performs complaint investigations and enforces City of Fort Worth ordinances, state laws, municipal codes, and zoning ordinances dealing with illegal dumping investigations. Performs a variety of technical tasks related to the assigned area of responsibility.

Minimum Qualifications:

• HS Diploma/GED supplemented by specialized training in code enforcement, building codes, and zoning regulations or related field.
• One (1) year of general experience in building or construction trades, zoning, or enforcement of local, state, and federal laws or regulations.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a State of Texas Code Enforcement Officer Certificate or Officer in Training Certificate within eighteen (18) months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of local and state ordinances specific to illegal dumping investigations.
• Law Enforcement experience.
• Public presentation experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Bilingual - ability to speak, write, and understand Spanish.

The Environmental Code Compliance Officer job responsibilities include:

• Participating in joint enforcement efforts with the Police Department and other state or federal agencies on special projects designed to maintain corridors and thoroughfares.
• Investigating complaints, performing inspections, and facilitating the abatement of ordinance violations.
• Interacting frequently with customers and other stakeholders to resolve complaints and violations.
• Responding to alleged violations by interviewing complainants and witnesses, taking photographs, documenting activities, and updating records using existing computer-tracking programs.
• Performing complex inspection and investigation duties as assigned.
• Participating in quality assurance and other initiatives aimed at ensuring consistency and appropriate enforcement actions.
• Maintaining records of inspections and surveillance activities and preparing reports as required.

Working Conditions

Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically require touching, talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, walking, repetitive motions, climbing, balancing, pushing, pulling and lifting; depending on assignment. Incumbents may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, odors, dusts, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, intense noises, gases, vibrations, chemicals, oils and workspace restrictions.

Physical Demand

Medium work - Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

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Conditions of Employment

The City of Fort Worth is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is the policy and practice of the City to recruit, hire, train and promote a diverse workforce without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or another non-merit factor.

The City of Fort Worth is committed to full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions.

Candidates who do not meet the Education requirement, may be considered if they have more relevant work experience than the position requires. Those selected for employment will be required to pass Pre-Employment checks depending on the position requirements. Those could include, but are not limited to: criminal background check, drug screen, education verification, etc. criminal convictions will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Employees are paid by direct deposit only.

Closing Date/Time: Sunday, August 3, 2025

Salary:

$25/hr. - 28.62/hr.