Responsible for performing inspections related to environmentally related laws, codes, zoning ordinances and regulations to include maintaining records and reports, investigating alleged violations and coordinating activities with other departments and agencies. Work is performed with limited supervision.

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge and skills. Factors such as regular attendance at the job not routinely listed in job descriptions but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Performs inspections and follow-up on public and staff complaints, which includes performing neighborhood integrity inspections.
• Maintains case files, which includes: entering case information into applicable data processing program; communicating with the public regarding complaints and violations; issuing notices of violation; investigating non-compliance with City code violations; taking photographs of code violations for documentation.
• Conducts research to facilitate departmental operations, which includes: locating property and vehicle owners, permits, and owner and parcel information; gathering information for court cases.
• Takes immediate field action to abate minor code violations.
• Prepares and maintains accurate records, which includes compiling data and preparing related reports.
• Investigates alleged violations of local and state laws, City ordinances, and codes related to environmental or public health nuisances.
• Prioritizes, schedules, and performs inspections and follow-up inspections to ensure compliance with applicable codes.
• Coordinates duties and projects with other City departments and outside agencies involved in code enforcement.
• Increases compliance with City codes by communicating effectively and courteously to customer complaints and questions in person, writing, and by telephone.
• Participates in meetings related to code enforcement activities and issues.
• Locates, removes, and disposes of illegal signs; writes violations for illegal signs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to readily obtain the appropriate state certification for the type of inspections(s) conducted within two (2) years of employment. Employee may test for certification after one (1) year of employment.
• Possession of a valid Class C Texas driver's license.

• Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and Local laws, code, ordinances, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Skilled in mediating and diffusing hostile situations.
• Skilled in exercising judgment and discretion.
• Skilled in conducting research.
• Skilled in reading, interpreting, and explaining applicable laws, codes, ordinances, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Skilled in providing customer service.
• Skilled in performing inspections and investigations.
• Skilled in prioritizing, organizing, and managing multiple simultaneous projects.
• Skilled in preparing clear and concise reports.
• Skilled in gathering and analyzing information and making recommendations based on findings.
• Skilled in operating a computer and related software applications.
• Skilled in communicating effectively with a variety of individuals orally and in writing.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

The Building Official/ Code Enforcement Supervisor assigns work in terms of general instructions. Completed work is checked for compliance with procedures, accuracy and the nature and propriety of the final results.

GUIDELINES

Guidelines include local and standard building codes and regulations, relevant city ordinances and regulations, secretarial manuals, illegal dumping and departmental procedures. These guidelines are generally clear and specific, but require some interpretation in application.

COMPETENCIES

An employee’s performance will be evaluated based on the following competencies: job knowledge, teamwork, customer service, flexibility, and work ethic.

COMPLEXITY

This position consists of related administrative and clerical tasks.

SCOPE AND EFFECT

The purpose of this position is to enforce city codes and ordinances and relevant state laws. Successful performance helps ensure the effective enforcement of city ordinances and promotes the health and safety of the community.

PERSONAL CONTACTS

Contacts are typically with contractors, subcontractors, homeowners, city elected officials, co-workers, and the general public.

PURPOSE OF CONTACTS

Contacts are typically to give and exchange information, resolve problems, and provide services.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Frequent climbing, balancing, reaching, sitting, standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, walking, talking, seeing, hearing, smelling, and manual dexterity. Occasional lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds. Work is typically performed in both standard office and outdoor environments, with potential exposure to adverse weather conditions. Work is occasionally performed in high and precarious places and near moving mechanical parts. Occasional exposure to the risk of electric shock, fumes, airborne particles, infectious diseases, and criminal suspects.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work is typically performed in an office and outdoors, where the employee may be exposed to dust, dirt, inclement weather, chemicals, exposure to heat and cold chemicals, noise, and infectious diseases.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

None

Texas Municipal Retirement System

• Employees contribute 7% of their gross salary; the City contributes 14% for a total contribution of 21% of the employee's gross salary.
• Employees can retire with full retirement benefits after twenty (20) years of service or at age sixty (60) and above, with a minimum of five years of service. Individual retirement benefits vary based on annual salary and tenure.
• There is a Supplemental Death Benefit with TMRS that is equal to one year's annual salary. TMRS is a tax-sheltered program.

457(b) Deferred Compensation (In lieu of Social Security)

• Employees pay 6.7 percent of their adjusted gross salary; the City matches 5.51% into the retirement plan and 2.19% for a life and disability insurance package for a total matched funds 7.70%. The Deferred Compensation is a tax-sheltered program.

Life Insurance & Disability Package

• The life insurance package pays the beneficiary four times the employee's annual salary with a maximum payout of $200.000.00 with additional life insurance options available. The disability package ensures that in the event of a permanent disability, a maximum of 60% of the employee's monthly salary is paid, up to a maximum of $3,000.00 per month.

• After one year of service, longevity pay is paid bi-weekly. After the one (1) year anniversary, employees may choose to bank longevity payments to begin in January of the following year. Employees who bank longevity payments receive a lump sum payment in November of each year.

Uniforms

• For qualified employees, three to five uniforms are furnished by the City, along with other suitable foul weather and safety gear. Police and Fire Department personnel have different uniform benefits.

Flexible Spending Plan

• The Flexible Spending Plan allows employees to tax shelter eligible medical expenses. This program provides a tax savings, increasing the employee's take home pay.

• The City of Big Spring pays 100% of the cost of employee's health insurance and supplements the cost of dependent insurance. Health insurance coverage is effective on the first day of the month following the date of hire. The in-network office co-pay is $30.00.
  
• Pharmacy benefits are included in the health insurance package. The pharmacy plan provides benefits for retail and mail order prescriptions. Navitus in-network pharmacies offer a thirty (30) day generic prescription for a $0 co-pay.

Dental & Vision Insurance

• Dental & Vision insurance is available to City employees at a semi-monthly cost.

Workman's Compensation

• The City meets the standard state requirements for Workers' Compensation.

Paid Holidays

City of Big Spring employees receive twelve (12) paid holidays:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• Presidents' Day
• Good Friday
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Veteran's Day
• Thanksgiving Day and the day following
• Two (2) days at Christmas.

Standby Pay

• Standby pay is paid to employees who are required to maintain contact with the City to provide essential emergency services after normal business hours. Employees are paid $75.00 per full week of standby duty.

Vacation

Full-time permanent employees earn vacation time based on the following schedule: Sick Time
Full-time permanent employees shall earn sick time based on the following schedule:

• 1-2 years - 5 days/year
• 3-4 years - 10 days/year
• 5-9 years - 12 days/year
• 10+ years - 15 days/year

Vacation Buy Back

• Eligible employees can sell back to the City, for cash, up to 68 hours of their accumulated vacation leave.

Recreation Privileges

• City employees have no entry fee into Moss Lake and are eligible for discounted fees at the Comanche Trail Golf Course.

Tuition Reimbursement Program

• An employee may take college courses which are either related to their job duties or designated in their degree plan and the City will reimburse the employee for those courses according to the City's reimbursment schedule.

Employee Wellness Program

• Discounted membership fees at the Big Spring YMCA.
• Co pay reimbursement for annual wellness physicals.
• Employee Assistance Program to provide counseling.
• Tobacco Cessation Program