Code Compliance Officer

Salary : $52,404.02 - $60,264.62 Annually Location : Wylie, TX Job Type: FULL TIME Job Number: 2026-00009 Department: CODE ENFORCEMENT Opening Date: 03/05/2026 General Summary Why work for the City of Wylie? The reason we exist is to serve our residents and guests. By combining our unique talents to ensure the preservation of the small town feel of our area, we are committed to building and sustaining a safe community where economic development and neighborhood enrichment can flourish while creating an unparalleled experience for all. How we accomplish our mission:Leveraging the diversity of our workforce to continually think and do things differently, the City of Wylie invests in the development of our employees by providing them with a working environment that serves to enhance their personal happiness and elevate their professional goals. The City of Wylie is seeking a Code Compliance Officer to add to our Code Enforcement team. This is an addition to the current Code Compliance Officers that we currently have. The selected applicant will be responsible for the enforcement of multiple provisions of the City of Wylie code of ordinances. The work involves a coordinated approach in the community, with other department representatives and the departmental supervisor. The title of Code Compliance Officer is reserved for those individuals who meet the established state criteria as established by the Texas Department of State Health Services. Supervision is provided by the Customer Service Manager. Essential Job FunctionsInvestigates assigned complaints from citizens and staff for compliance with all federal, state and local requirements. Enforcement responsibilities under the City's municipal code to ensure compliance with laws and regulations. Conducts field investigations of reported complaints of municipal code, ordinance, and resolution violations, advising individuals of violations and seeking abatement or remedies through voluntary compliance, administrative hearings or judicial action. Identifies, inspects, and gathers evidence through legal survey of possible abandoned, nuisance or dangerous buildings for the abatement procedures adopted by the City of Wylie's ordinance. Provides legal testimony in any aspect of assigned enforcement duties, if required. Conducts field inspections to uncover violations, inform owners or occupants of the adopted code provisions and encourage voluntary compliance. Issues appropriate warnings, violation notices and possible citations. Enforces municipal codes, ordinances, and resolutions with the proper respect extended to the general public and City staff in the office and in the field. Makes presentations and/or provides testimony to boards and commissions and/or courts of law; reviews existing ordinances and proposes amendments; performs related inspections. Maintains case records, program statistics and related materials. Maintains an attitude of cooperation with co-workers, in both the department and other departments of the City. Researches tax and water records to find information on property owners/violators. Responds to complaints of code violations including but not limited to sewage, trash, illegal dumping, junk vehicles, swimming pools and high grass by inspecting various properties and establishments. Meets directly with property/business owners regarding complaints. Operates a motor vehicle in carrying out the business of the department and the City. Performs as a responsible steward of the public trust and strives for excellence in public service, enhancing the quality of life for all. Acts in a civil, respectful manner at all times to management, co-workers and others. Performs other duties as may be assigned. Minimum Job Requirements High School Diploma or equivalent. Valid Driver License. Must have Texas Driver License within 60 days of hire. State Certified Code Enforcement Certificate will be required after hire. Minimum of four years of experience or combination of experience in general building construction assessments and/or municipal code enforcement utilizing the knowledge of existing administrative rules, regulations and direct public contact. Completion of National Incident Management System (NIMS) training courses as outlined by Emergency Management after hire. Physical Requirements/Work Environment PHYSICAL STRENGTH REQUIRED: Moderate: Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10 lbs. constantly. PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES REQUIRED: Balancing Bending Carrying Climbing Crawling Fine Dexterity Foot Controls Handling Hearing Kneeling/Crouching Lifting Pushing/Pulling Reaching Sitting Standing Talking Twisting Vision Walking Driving PRIMARY WORK ENVIRONMENT: Outdoors SHIFT WORK: No CALL-OUT: No Retirement benefits with Texas Municipal Retirement System. Contributions by payroll deduction. Employee contributes at 7% level. City matches 200% of employee contribution. Mandatory. Deferred compensation - Nationwide and Edward Jones. The City does not contribute. Employee contributions by pre and post-tax payroll deduction. Optional. Health/Dental/Vision/Prescription insurance PPO and HDHP/HSA plans. PPO - Employee pays $30 per pay period for employee only coverage and 60% of dependent premiums, the City covers 40% of dependent premiums. HDHP/HSA - City pays full premium costs for employee only coverage and 50% of dependent premiums. Flexible Spending Account - allows for pre-tax deduction for eligible medical expenses as well as dependent care expenses. Optional. Health Savings Account with a High Deductible Health Plan - City contributes $1000 for employee only coverage and $200 for employee + one dependent or more coverage. Life insurance - 2x annual salary through New York Life. Fully paid by City and 1x annual salary through TMRS. Total of 3x annual base salary. Long-Term Disability for all full-time City employees. Thirteen paid holidays: New Years Day, Martin Luther King Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, July 4th, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Friday following, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and one floating holiday. Vacation - Earn three weeks of vacation in the first year. Sick leave accrues each full pay period. Sick leave conversion to vacation leave (once per year in January). Sick leave buy back (if budget allows; once per year). Bereavement leave, military leave, jury duty leave. Longevity pay $8 per month of service; paid once per year. Workers' compensation benefits Tuition reimbursement - $2,000 per year. Direct Deposit - City of Wylie Payroll will deposit employee paycheck to any bank accepting wire transfers. Family and Medical Leave Policy as described by federal legislation. Free Recreation Center family membership. City pays every two weeks. (26 pay periods per year) 01 The supplemental questions are a very important first step in our screening process. Therefore, you are required to complete these questions so that we may initially determine your eligibility for this position. A lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application may result in disqualification for this position. This means you will be ineligible for further consideration in this recruitment process. Please check "yes" to confirm that you have read and understand this statement. Yes No 02 What is your highest level of education? No High School Diploma or equivalent High School Diploma or equivalent Some College Associates Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree or Higher 03 Do you have a valid Driver's License? Yes, I have a valid Driver's License. No, I do not have a valid Driver's License. 04 Do you currently hold a Code Enforcement Officer level 1 license? Yes No 05 Are you currently an employee at the City of Wylie?If you are applying for a position within your current department, the Internal Transfer Request IS NOT required. If you are applying for a position within another department, you must submit a completed Internal Transfer Request to Human Resources, prior to submitting your application. Your application will not be forwarded to the hiring manager until you have submitted the completed Internal Transfer Request.(Employee Handbook, Section 23: Transfers, Promotions & Interim Pay: "Current employees must submit an online application or a resume as well as an Internal Transfer Request to Human Resources for consideration.")Please request a link to the Internal Transfer Request form from HR. Yes, I am currently an employee at the City of Wylie No, I am not currently an employee at the City of Wylie 06 Have you ever worked for a city/municipality? Yes No 07 If yes, please list which city, dates of employment and position. If no, please type N/A. 08 Have you worked anywhere else other than the positions listed on your application? Yes No 09 If you have worked anywhere else other than the positions listed on your application, please describe below. 10 Please take this opportunity to review your responses to the supplemental questions. Ensure that the qualifications stated above can be cross-referenced with the qualifications in your application. Your application may not be considered for further review if you have failed to show details of where the minimum qualifications are met.By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you understand this statement, have reviewed your responses to the questions for accuracy and verify that your responses accurately describe your current qualifications. I verify that all of my responses to the supplemental questions are true and accurate. I accept that if my supporting documentation and/or later steps in the selection process do no support one or more of my responses to the supplemental questions that my application may be disapproved and/or I may be removed from consideration. Required Question

Created: 2026-03-10