Job Description
Salary : $44,935.85 - $56,169.81 Annually
Location : Pflugerville Police Department, TX
Job Type: Full-Time Non-Exempt
Department: Police
Opening Date: 06/23/2025
Closing Date: 7/25/2025 11:59 PM Central
It's a great time to be in Pflugerville!
The person we seek will believe in and exhibit the City's P.F.I.R.S.T. core values: Positive, Forward-thinking, Integrity, Resilience, Service, and Teamwork.
City of Pflugerville full-time employees enjoy three (3) weeks of paid vacation along with 14 paid holidays a year, as well as an attractive retirement plan where the City puts in 2 dollars for every 1 dollar you put into retirement!
All City of Pflugerville employees, both full-time and part-time, are able to take advantage of a generous 457 deferred compensation plan and a 100% paid employee assistance program that offers financial, legal, mental, and career coaching and much more!
Job Summary Ensure compliance with City ordinances and State of Texas laws governing health and safety. Assists with investigations, evaluations, research, and case preparation associated with violations in the city limits related to nuisance, health hazards, unsafe building conditions, and violations of any health, building, or land use regulations, statute, or ordinance. Exercises limited judgement and initiative; interfaces extensively with citizens, homeowners, and contractors; frequently interfaces with city management and other city employees.
Essential Job Functions and Other Important Duties - Investigates complaints and performs inspections of reported code violations on private and public property to ensure compliance with the City's Municipal Code and Unified Development Code, which may include nuisance complaints, land use or zoning violations, substandard structures, weeds and uncultivated growth, trash, junk and debris, junk vehicles, building code, and other permit violations. Also determines if other violations are present at the reported property while on-site.
- Issues advisory letters and notices of violation as required. Prepare comprehensive reports, establish documentation, and provide notification to property owners of violations and substandard conditions.
- Assist with assigning work orders to mowing/clean-up contractors and conducts contractor fee reviews.
- Prepare cases for hearings and trials by assembling reports, photos and other relevant documents regarding the code violation case to be processed in Municipal Court, which may include testifying as a witness on behalf of the City.
- Read and interpret maps, plats, codes, ordinances, and regulations.
- Research Property Ownership; Utilize tax records, court records, and other resources to identify property ownership of land and/or business property, and/or tenant occupancy in order to process related violations.
- Research Vehicle Ownership; Utilize Texas DMV, tax and court records to identify vehicle ownership and lien holders (if applicable) in order to process vehicle related violations such as junk or abandoned vehicles.
- Collaborates with the other inspectors, departments, and agencies as required to ensure compliance with codes.
- Responds to inquiries regarding reported complaints and the outcome, as applicable, in a timely fashion.
- Attends citizen group meetings, as needed, to provide education about City ordinances and standards, as well as basic code enforcement practices, processes and procedures.
- Conducts research for special projects.
- Complies with all applicable department and division security and safety rules, regulations, and standards pertaining to vehicles and personal safety.
- Assists in the drafting and publication of handbooks and standard operating procedures for the department.
- Prepares and submit daily and monthly reports as assigned and on time.
- Maintain registration as a Code Enforcement Officer through the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation and pursue certifications through the International Code Council (ICC).
- Remains accessible via personal cell phone to address job-related issues or emergencies using City applications.
- Other duties as assigned.
Job Qualifications Formal Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
Relatable Work Experience: Registered as a Code Enforcement Officer through the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation or ability to obtain within the first year of employment. Maintenance of all licensing is required through employment. Ability to obtain International Code Compliance (ICC) Zoning Inspector Certifications within two years of employment.
Training, Licenses, and Certifications: Valid Texas Class C Driver's License.
Preferred Qualifications: Licensed as a Code Enforcement Officer through TDLR. Experience directly related to construction, construction inspection, or construction related education.
Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed & Environmental Factors and Other Physical Requirements Ability to interpret and apply ordinances, state laws, code books, environmental regulations, procedural manuals, policy statements, public safety reports, maps, plats, building and/or site plans, and court records.
Ability to establish and maintain professionally effective relationships with the community, city personnel including management and city officials, and outside jurisdictions and agencies.
Excellent communication skills through verbal, written, and face to face interactions; ability to effectively communicate technical information to varying audiences.
Ability to effectively and efficiently coordinate multiple tasks and deadlines in the absence of immediate supervision.
Excellent organizational skills, with ability to apply considerable attention to detail.
Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Teams, etc.), internet browser, and the ability to quickly learn other software applications; to include desktop and portable devices.
Basic inspection and investigation techniques to properly conduct inspections of properties for violations.
Ability to successfully resolve conflict.
Subject to sitting and standing to perform essential functions in an outdoor environment, with some office work. Walking in unkempt, overgrown properties and substandard structures occasionally.
Visual acuity, speech, and hearing; hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate office equipment.
Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs.; constant walking, climbing, stooping, bending, reaching overhead, and wrist movements.
Regularly scheduled for 5-day, 40-hour workweek, Monday through Friday; overtime occasionally required.
If you are someone interested in making a difference in the community and wish to be a part of the Pflugerville team, go to pflugervilletx.gov under Employment Opportunities and apply today!
For more details about the benefits offered by the City, please visit:
Benefits Overview: - 10 hours of vacation leave per month.
- 8 hours of sick leave per month.
- Medical insurance and benefits provided at zero premium cost to the employee.
- 50% employer dependent health benefits premium contribution.
- Dental benefits are provided at zero premium cost to the employee.
- 24 hours of paid personal holiday leave each fiscal year.
- 10 wellness hours each fiscal year.
- Retirement plan includes a 7% contribution of an employee's gross salary to the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with a City contribution match of 2 to 1 (14%) at retirement.
- Military leave.
- Education reimbursement assistance.
To learn more about the benefits offered by the City of Pflugerville, please visit City of Pflugerville, TX
Job Tags
Full time, Part time, For contractors, Work experience placement, Work at office, Immediate start, Monday to Friday,