Corporate Compliance Officer - Healthcare jobs in Laredo, TX

General Statement of Duties
Under the general supervision of the Building and Code Compliance Director, The Code Compliance Inspector/Officer is responsible for City Code enforcement, enforces compliance with all regulations and building code requirements regarding standard structures, junked vehicles, weedy lots, zoning, and other complaints. 

Essential Functions
The following are the Code Compliance Inspector/Officer’s duties:
• Conducts investigations of complaints and alleged violations of city ordinances including zoning, subdivisions, sign, and related codes. 
• Performs inspections of property, complaints, and alleged code violations.
• Inspects premises for overall cleanliness, adequate disposal of garbage and rubbish.
• Obtains permission from owners and tenant to enter dwellings.
• Prepares forms and letters advising property owners and tenants of possible violations and time allowed for correcting deficiencies.
• Explains requirements of housing standard ordinance to property owners, building contractors, and other interested parties.
• Prepares and maintains correspondence, reports, recommendations, and records regarding property code violations.
• Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
• Provides information to public and other departments on basic aspects of various codes. 
• Coordinates investigations among affected departments.
• Maintains daily records of inspections and other related activities.
• Resolve matters relating to zoning violations.
• Some physical work required, e.g., picking up signs, tires, etc.
• Conducts outreach programs and public meetings to promote property maintenance and code compliance programs.
• Shift work.
• Performs miscellaneous inspections, concerning property use and maintenance; and
• Understand and clear interpretation of the City’s Code of Ordinances.
• Daily contact with the public frequently involving sensitive matters demanding tact and diplomacy.
• Providing information to supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, and/or in person.
• Perform other work as assigned that includes but is not limited to, assisting with, and attending community/special functions coordinated throughout the city, and undertake assignments/projects assigned by the department head.

Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no supervisory responsibilities. 

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time, non-exempt position, with a 40-hour work week. Incumbent must have the ability to work flexible hours including holidays, evenings, and weekends, if needed. Participation in City sponsored special events, trainings, or meetings may be required.

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements
• High School diploma required or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma, vocational training or equivalent with courses in and/or knowledge of planning, electricity, plumbing and building construction preferred, 
• Minimum one (1) year experience in the field or any equivalent combination of training and experience as a planning technician, code enforcement officer, or building inspector. 
• Possession of, or ability to obtain a State of Texas Code Enforcement Certification within one (1) year of employment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge - Thorough knowledge of applicable state and city codes, policies, ordinances, and inspection procedures. Have a legal awareness of issues affecting codes administration; possess a proven ability to function effectively in a stressful environment. Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language. Knowledge of computer software and its use: Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Word, and Microsoft Power Point.

Skills - Using logical reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses and find alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience. Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.

Abilities - Ability to plan and conduct meeting conferences. Ability to analyze situations accurately and to plan and adopt an effective course of action. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with private and public agencies, organizations, and individuals. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Ability to exercise good judgment. The ability to listen and understand information and ideas presented. The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions. The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense. Ability to prepare technical and administrative reports.

AAP/EEO Statement 
The City of Pharr is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA) the City of Pharr will provide reasonable accommodations, upon reasonable request, to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.