Housing Enforcement Officer
City of Grand Prairie
Date: 11 hours ago
City: Grand Prairie, TX
Contract type: Full time
The Housing Department is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Housing Enforcement Officer to join our team!
Performs a variety of Housing Quality Standards Inspections on Section 8 units. Works with owners and participants to gain compliance. Interpret and apply regulations governing Section 8 inspection process. Identifies and inspects premises for substandard conditions and assists property owners to ensure compliance with minimum housing, zoning, health and nuisance standards established by the City.
 * Completes administrative duties by answering calls; providing information to the public and other departments as requested; compiling various reports; completing documents and forms; and maintaining records.
 * Supervises personnel by observing and monitoring work tasks; functioning as a lead worker; and providing guidance, instruction and feedback * Requires a high school diploma or GED supplemented by college credit AND two (2) years in a code enforcement related field. * Valid Texas Class C Driver's License required. * Possession of a registration as a Code Enforcement Officer within the State of Texas and a Housing Quality Standards Certification a plus
Performs a variety of Housing Quality Standards Inspections on Section 8 units. Works with owners and participants to gain compliance. Interpret and apply regulations governing Section 8 inspection process. Identifies and inspects premises for substandard conditions and assists property owners to ensure compliance with minimum housing, zoning, health and nuisance standards established by the City.
- Must have thorough knowledge of principles, practices, methods, and techniques of code enforcement, including some familiarity with criminal law enforcement.
 * Completes administrative duties by answering calls; providing information to the public and other departments as requested; compiling various reports; completing documents and forms; and maintaining records.
 * Supervises personnel by observing and monitoring work tasks; functioning as a lead worker; and providing guidance, instruction and feedback * Requires a high school diploma or GED supplemented by college credit AND two (2) years in a code enforcement related field. * Valid Texas Class C Driver's License required. * Possession of a registration as a Code Enforcement Officer within the State of Texas and a Housing Quality Standards Certification a plus
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