Environmental Code Compliance Officer / Senior Environmental Code Compliance Officer bei City of McKinney, TX

About the Department

 Environmental Code Compliance Officer
$44,801.88-$64,964.24Annually

 Environmental Senior Code Compliance Officer
$54,118.99-$78,474.38Annually

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WORKING FOR THE CITY OF MCKINNEY
Working for the City of McKinney is more than a job.  It is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.  It is also an opportunity to have a hand in the development of one of the fastest growing communities in the nation.  Proudly recognized on the Top Workplaces USA list by USA TODAY, our team is dedicated to making McKinney one of the best places to work, live, and raise a family. That’s why we exist. Join us and start making a difference today.

OUR CORE VALUES
City of McKinney employees work hard and at a very fast pace.   However, we also look after and support one another.  All of us are guided by four employee-inspired values – Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (RISE).  We are also supported by servant-based leaders who foster and support a healthy, family-oriented culture.  All new employees are expected to embrace and live by our core values and commit to helping us sustain our exceptional work environment as a high performance organization (HPO).

SUMMARY OF POSITION
The purpose of this position is to investigate, interpret, and enforce numerous commercial, residential, and ordinance violations for the City. Employees in this classification perform technical level work.   Position is responsible for issuing notices of violation and citations for non-compliance to both commercial and residential sectors in reference to violations of local ordinances, codes, and permits, which includes preparing cases for judicial process. Acts as a public information resource.   Performs related work as required.

Position Duties

GENERAL EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES 
In order for us to continue to achieve our primary function of making McKinney a better place to live, work, and raise a family, we hold these expectations for all employees. 

• Learn and demonstrate an understanding of how team, department, and City goals are interconnected.
• Contribute to a positive work culture.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Ability to assess his/her work performance or the work performance of the team.
• Contribute to the development of others and/or the working unit or overall organization.
• Ability and willingness to work as part of a team, to demonstrate team skills, and to perform a fair share of team responsibilities.
• Ability to continuously learn and develop through a mix of internal and external training opportunities, and if applicable, encourage subordinates to do the same.

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.
• 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.
• 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 both orally and in writing.
• Files, makes copies, and prepares mailing of notifications and citations.
• Performs related work as directed.
• Investigates and monitors construction activities for the purpose of verifying outside hauler permits and performs 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’s 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.
• Complies with all written City policies and procedures.
• Adheres to assigned work schedule as outlined in City and department attendance policies and procedures.
• Utilizes GIS Arc-View, Looking Glass and other GIS based programs to locate property, property owners, and to verify zoning.
• Assists City Marshall’s with information on location of individuals with outstanding warrants. Interacts with other City/County/State agencies on special programs.[

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Performs other duties as assigned or directed.
• May be periodically required to work evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
• May be required to travel to meetings.

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 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.
• Requires 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 addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; ability to calculate decimals and percentages; ability to utilize principles of fractions; ability to 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.

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Any work related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the below Minimum Qualifications may be an acceptable substitute.
High school diploma or GED. Must obtain State of Texas Code Officer Enforcement certification within one (1) year of employment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Current State of Texas Code Enforcement Officer certification.
• 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.

Other Qualifications

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 above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed as of the date of preparation and approval.  They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the position.  Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and all requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

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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