The Airport Code Enforcement Officer III is a highly skilled position that performs specialized and complex inspections at General Aviation and FAR 139 Facilities. Enforces all applicable airport rules and regulations, including but not limited to Ch. 47A, Ch. 5 and other applicable city or federal ordinances. Schedules and performs systematic airport facility inspections to maintain or achieve minimum standards set by TSA, FAA, and Department of Homeland Security.

PREFERENCES:

• Ability to prepare reports.
• Ability to testify in court and deal effectively with the public.
• Basic PC skills.
• Critical thinking, problem solving, diplomacy, and tact skills.
• Report writing experience.
• Spanish/English bilingual skills preferred.
• International Code Council Certifications preferred.

1 Conducts and performs specialized, technical, and complex inspections on city properties, projects, buildings, homeowner properties, and developments to ensure compliance with all municipal, state, and federal regulations; serves as the final technical authority on code enforcement.

2 Identifies, determines, and compiles non-compliant concerns and addresses issues with appropriate parties; investigates alleged violations and tracks corrective actions; takes accurate data and information concerning code violations and enforces code compliance.

3 Investigates non compliant problems and makes recommendations for corrective action; communicates and collaborates with developers and other individuals to address code violations and make changes; performs follow up work and assistance as needed.

4 Creates accurate and professional notices of violation; takes photographs and gathers evidence while performing inspections; issues citations and responds to citizen complaints.

5 Educates and provides information to citizens, developers, and the general public; interprets laws and regulations while educating public on laws regulations and code standards.

6 Drafts, maintains, and edits documents regarding inspections, code enforcement activities, and code violations; creates and updates service requests appropriately tracking work assignments and progress.

7 Oversees, trains, and provides professional development opportunities for lower level officers and subordinate staff; provides quality control over inspection and code enforcement activities.

8 Travels throughout the city to perform inspections and address compliance and code violations; testifies in various hearings and trials for prosecution of violations of Dallas City codes and zoning regulations.

9 Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.

EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or GED.

EXPERIENCE:

• Four (4) years of heavy citizen/customer service contact resolving complaints/conflicts and/or service/billing disputes.

AND

• One (1) year experience interpreting and enforcing codes/ordinances, investigating code violations, issuing citations OR researching deed, plats or property records.

EQUIVALENCIES:

• An associate's degree in any field plus two (2) years of the stated heavy citizen/customer service experience including one (1) year experience interpreting and enforcing codes/ordinances, investigating code violations, issuing citations or researching deed, plats or property records will meet the education and experience requirements.

• A bachelor's degree or higher in a public/business administration, construction management or social science field plus one (1) year experience interpreting and enforcing codes/ordinances, investigating code violations, issuing citations or researching deed, plats or property records will meet the education and experience requirements.

• A bachelor's degree or higher in a non-specified field plus two (2) years of the stated heavy citizen/customer service experience including one (1) year experience interpreting and enforcing codes/ordinances, investigating code violations, issuing citations or researching deed, plats or property records will meet the education and experience requirements.

LICENSE and CERTIFICATION:

• Must have current license as a Code Enforcement Officer OR Code Enforcement Officer in Training issued by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR).

• Valid driver's license with good driving record.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Availability to work varying shifts (days, evenings, nights) including weekends and holidays.

PREFERENCES:

• Ability to prepare reports.
• Ability to testify in court and deal effectively with the public.
• Basic PC skills.
• Critical thinking, problem solving, diplomacy, and tact skills.
• Report writing experience.
• Spanish/English bilingual skills preferred.
• International Code Council Certifications preferred.

1 Knowledge of municipal, state, and federal regulations.
2 Knowledge of inspection protocols, policies, and procedures.
3 Ability to determine code violations and suggest corrective action.
4 Ability to issue citations and communicate with various individuals
5 Ability to interpret, educate, and apply regulations to correct compliance issues.
6 Ability to use computer programs, software, and equipment.
7 Ability to provide calm, professional, and excellent customer service.
8 Ability to manage time and complete multiple tasks.
9 Communicating effectively verbally and in writing
10 Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.
For evaluation purposes, acceptable qualifying experience for all positions must have been in a paid capacity unless noted otherwise in the minimum qualifications for the posted position.

Additionally, 30+ hours per week will be counted as full-time employment and will receive full credit for the amount of time employed. A minimum of 15 through 29 work hours per week will be counted as part-time employment and will receive half credit for the amount of time employed.