Code Enforcement Officer I - Reviewing Applications - Posted Until Filled



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Code Enforcement Officer I - Reviewing Applications - Posted Until Filled
Employer

City of Missouri City

Salary

$33,862.00 - $42,328.00 Annually

Location

MISSOURI CITY, TX

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

20180430

Department

POLICE

Opening Date

04/30/2018

Closing Date

Continuous

Definition

This is an entry-level, full-time position in the City's Police Department, Support Services Division. An individual in this position conducts and manages code inspections and investigates inspection complaints.

Examples of Work

• Schedule and conduct inspections for compliance with City Codes and Ordinances; document discrepancies; write reports; communicate results of inspection and conduct follow-up inspections;
 
• Investigate reports of code violations; generate code violation letters and citations as needed; document violations; communicate status with citizens; and testify in court;

• Locate, remove, and dispose of illegal signs; and write citations for illegal signs;

• Complete administrative duties by responding to phone calls, emails; copy and fax information; post inspection information to the computer; compile reports; and maintain files;

• Perform other related duties as assigned;

• Subject to 24-hour recall.

Education, Experience, or Certification

High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) Certificate required. An Associate's degree from an accredited college or university and previous experience is desired. Basic Knowledge of HUD regulations preferred.

Supplemental Information

The Department of Human Resources & Organizational Development may consider an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.

2018 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

 
The City of Missouri City is located less than 30 miles from Downtown Houston and is a great place to live, work and play. For many individuals, working for the City provides a dual reward.  First, it is their way of giving back to their community; secondly, it is a noble way of making a difference in the lives of everyone who turns to City government for its services.  With more than 300 full-time employees, the City is committed to effective, efficient and responsive service.  Furthermore, the City considers its employees its most valuable resource.  Therefore, we offer what is arguably one of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefit packages offered anywhere in the state of Texas.
 
BENEFITS
 
MEDICAL (TWO PLANS)
    
1. BLUE EDGE - HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT (H.S.A) High Deductible Medical Health Plan

  • Provider:  Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Single coverage deductible - $2,000 annually
  • Family coverage deductible - $4,000 annually
  • Single coverage out-of-pocket maximum - $4,000 annually
  • Family coverage out-of-pocket maximum - $6,850 annually
  • Employee pays dependent premium
Contact the City's HR/OD Department for benefits summary, rates and additional details...
 
Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Provider:  OptumBank
  • Use for qualified medical, dental, vision and pharmaceutical expenses;
  • Max Contribution for employee only      $3,450 (per the Internal Revenue Services)
  • City contributes to employee only           $1,250
  • Max Contribution for employee/family $6,900 (per the Internal Revenue Services)
  • City contributes to employee/family         $2,250
  • Age 55+ Catch Up Provision max              $1,000 (per the Internal Revenue Services)
  • Unused balance rolls over to new year                                                Account belongs to employee
Contact the City's HR/OD Department for benefits summary, rates and additional details...
 
2. PPO
  • Provider:  Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Deductible - Single - $1,000 / Family - $2,000 annually;
  • Inpatient Hospital Expenses = 80% of allowable amount;
  • Out-of-Pocket Maximum =  $3,000 individual  -  $6,000 family (Year);
  • Lifetime Benefits:            Unlimited
  • Prescription Drug Co-pays: $10 Generic / $45 Preferred /$80 Non-Preferred/$100 Specialty; Ø $30 Copay.
 TWO DENTAL PLANS
 
1. DHMO  
  • Provider:  MetLife
  • No deductible; No Annual Maximum
  • Member co-pay depends on procedure
  • Employee pays dependent coverage
Contact the City's HR/OD Department for benefits summary, rates and additional details...
 
2. PDP (Dental PPO)  
  • Provider:  MetLife
  • $1,500 per person annual maximum
  • $1,000 orthodontic lifetime maximum
  • Out of network benefits available
 Contact the City's HR/OD Department for benefits summary, rates and additional details...
 
VISION 
  • Provider:  United Healthcare
  • No deductible
 Contact the City's HR/OD Department for benefits summary, rates and additional details...
 
LIFE INSURANCE 
  • Provider:  Dearborn National
  • $50,000 Basic Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment  (Paid by the City)
  • $10,000 Group Term Life (Spouse), not to exceed 100% of the employee benefit amount (Paid by the City)
  • Group Term Life (Child(ren))(Paid by the City)
  • Birth to 14 days: $500
  • Age 15 days to 6 months: $500
  • Age 6 months to 26 years (26 is full-time student): $5,000
  • Supplemental Life Insurance available up to $300,000 or 7 times annual salary;
 Contact the City's HR/OD Department for benefits summary, rates and additional details...
 
 LONG-TERM DISABILITY 
  • Provider:  Dearborn National
  • 66 2/3 % of employee salary paid when approved
  • Elimination period = 90 days
  • City Pays premium
 FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT 
  • Provider:  Flex Corp
  • Pre-taxed Medical Spending Account
  • Pre-taxed Dependent Care Account
 Contact the City's HR/OD Department for current contribution limits and additional information...

SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE POLICIES  

       Provider: Aflac
  • Accident
  • Cancer
  • Heart/Stroke
  • Intensive Care
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Life Insurance
RETIREMENT BENEFITS
 
TEXAS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM (TMRS) 
  • Statewide retirement system
  • 7 % employee contribution            -           City Contributes 2 to 1
Visit https://www.tmrs.org/ for additional information 
 
OPTIONAL DEFERRED COMPENSATION
  • International City Management Association Retirement Corp. (ICMA-RC)
  • ROTH – 457 B (ICMA)
  • American International Group (AIG)
  • Nationwide
Contact the City's HR/OD Department for maximum contribution rates for this year or additional information...
 
OTHER BENEFITS 
 
HOLIDAYS =         11 paid holidays per calendar year
New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and one additional floating holiday for regular, full time employees.
 
VACATION  
0-5 years of service                         10 days   
6 years of service                             11 days                  
7 years of service                             12 days                     
8 years of service                             13 days                    
9 years of service                             14 days                   
10-15 years of service                     15 days                
16 years & over of service               16 days
  
*For those persons working a twenty-four hour shift, which includes sleeping time, each twenty-four hour shift shall be considered to be made up of two twelve hour days. 
 
Employees shall not be allowed to take vacation during their first six months of employment, unless such vacation is approved by the City Manager. Any employee who is separated from City service for any reason during this period will not be compensated for accrued vacation leave. 
  
SICK LEAVE 
  • 12 days per calendar year
  • Unlimited accrual
  • Eligible to receive up to 30 days upon service retirement
EDUCATIONAL REIMBURSEMENT
 
With prior approval of the employee's supervisor and Department Director, the City may reimburse up to 100 % of the cost of tuition, books, lab fees, etc. for work-related courses or degree plans associated with the employee's current responsibilities or workshops/seminars and professional training sessions.  This is based on the successful completion of required course(s) with a passing grade of C or better.  The maximum reimbursement is $3000 per Fiscal Year.
 
Contact the City's HR/OD Department for benefits summary, rates and additional details... 
 
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 
 
Provider:  UTEAP
 
  • Confidential counseling for all types of personal or professional challenges;
  • 3 free visits per family member, per problem area, per calendar year;
 Contact the City's HR/OD Department for additional information
 
UNIFORMS
 
The City provides uniforms and may provide dry cleaning reimbursement to some employees who it requires to wear a uniform; including Police Officer, Firefighters, Public Works employees and Parks & Recreation employees.
 
WELLNESS PROGRAM  
  • Free or reduced health screenings;
  • Annual health fairs;
  • Educational brown bag lunches;
  • Free membership to Tennis & Recreation Center (employee only)
 
FUN BENEFITS
 
  • Employee Thanksgiving Luncheon;                                   
  • Employee Christmas Holiday Party;
  • City Sponsored Weight Watchers meeting at work;
  • Public Service Recognition Week (daily events...)
  • Years of Service & Recognition Awards;

01
Which of the following best represent the highest level of education you have earned?
  • Less than high school or GED
  • High school or GED
  • Associates, vocational or Technical degree or diploma
  • Bachelor degree
  • Masters or above
02
How many years of professional experience in the Code Enforcement field do you currently have?
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 to 2 years
  • 3 to 4 years
  • 5 to 6 years
  • 7 or more years
03
How would you rate your knowledge of HUD regulations?
  • None - N/A
  • Basic
  • Intermediate
  • Advanced
  • Expert
04
Do you possess a valid Code Enforcement Officer Certification issued from the state of Texas?
  • None - N/A
  • My Code Enforcement Officer Certification is expired
  • I am currently enrolled to complete the Code Enforcement Certification Exam
  • I have a Code Enforcement Certificate from another issuing authority or state
  • I have a valid Code Enforcement Certificate from a Texas agency
05
How would you rate your overall knowledge and best practices communicating with Homeowners Associations (HOA's) and external sources?
  • None - N/A
  • Basic
  • Intermediate
  • Advanced
  • Expert
06
How would you rate your experience, knowledge, and ability to investigate and ensure compliance with city codes?
  • None - N/A
  • Basic
  • Intermediate
  • Advanced
  • Expert
07
How would you rate your experience, knowledge, and overall ability writing and compiling reports?
  • None - N/A
  • Basic
  • Intermediate
  • Advanced
  • Expert
08
Which of the following best represent your overall knowledge of City codes, Sign Ordinances and compliance practices?
  • None - N/A
  • Basic
  • Intermediate
  • Advanced
  • Expert
09
How would you rate your overall ability to schedule and conduct inspections for compliance with City Codes and Ordinances?
  • None - N/A
  • Basic
  • Intermediate
  • Advanced
  • Expert
10
Which of the following best represents your ability to communicate with clients via letters, memorandums, email and similar tools?
  • None - N/A
  • Basic
  • Intermediate
  • Advanced
  • Expert

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Employer
City of Missouri City
Address
1522 Texas Parkway

Missouri City, Texas, 77489
Phone
(281) 403-8500

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