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Salary : $42,858.40 Annually
Location : 310 Nolan Street, Big Spring, TX
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2025-00164
Department: Code Enforcement
Division: Public Works
Opening Date: 08/11/2026
Responsible for performing inspections related to environmentally related laws, codes, zoning ordinances and regulations to include maintaining records and reports, investigating alleged violations and coordinating activities with other departments and agencies. Work is performed with limited supervision.
Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge and skills. Factors such as regular attendance at the job not routinely listed in job descriptions but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Performs inspections and follow-up on public and staff complaints, which includes performing neighborhood integrity inspections.
• Maintains case files, which includes: entering case information into applicable data processing program; communicating with the public regarding complaints and violations; issuing notices of violation; investigating non-compliance with City code violations; taking photographs of code violations for documentation.
• Conducts research to facilitate departmental operations, which includes: locating property and vehicle owners, permits, and owner and parcel information; gathering information for court cases.
• Takes immediate field action to abate minor code violations.
• Prepares and maintains accurate records, which includes compiling data and preparing related reports.
• Investigates alleged violations of local and state laws, City ordinances, and codes related to environmental or public health nuisances.
• Prioritizes, schedules, and performs inspections and follow-up inspections to ensure compliance with applicable codes.
• Coordinates duties and projects with other City departments and outside agencies involved in code enforcement.
• Increases compliance with City codes by communicating effectively and courteously to customer complaints and questions in person, writing, and by telephone.
• Participates in meetings related to code enforcement activities and issues.
• Locates, removes, and disposes of illegal signs; writes violations for illegal signs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to readily obtain the appropriate state certification for the type of inspections(s) conducted within two (2) years of employment. Employee may test for certification after one (1) year of employment.
• Possession of a valid Class C Texas driver's license.

• Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and Local laws, code, ordinances, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Skilled in mediating and diffusing hostile situations.
• Skilled in exercising judgment and discretion.
• Skilled in conducting research.
• Skilled in reading, interpreting, and explaining applicable laws, codes, ordinances, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Skilled in providing customer service.
• Skilled in performing inspections and investigations.
• Skilled in prioritizing, organizing, and managing multiple simultaneous projects.
• Skilled in preparing clear and concise reports.
• Skilled in gathering and analyzing information and making recommendations based on findings.
• Skilled in operating a computer and related software applications.
• Skilled in communicating effectively with a variety of individuals orally and in writing.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS
The Building Official/ Code Enforcement Supervisor assigns work in terms of general instructions. Completed work is checked for compliance with procedures, accuracy and the nature and propriety of the final results.
GUIDELINES
Guidelines include local and standard building codes and regulations, relevant city ordinances and regulations, secretarial manuals, illegal dumping and departmental procedures. These guidelines are generally clear and specific, but require some interpretation in application.
COMPETENCIES
An employee's performance will be evaluated based on the following competencies: job knowledge, teamwork, customer service, flexibility, and work ethic.
COMPLEXITY
This position consists of related administrative and clerical tasks.
SCOPE AND EFFECT
The purpose of this position is to enforce city codes and ordinances and relevant state laws. Successful performance helps ensure the effective enforcement of city ordinances and promotes the health and safety of the community.
PERSONAL CONTACTS
Contacts are typically with contractors, subcontractors, homeowners, city elected officials, co-workers, and the general public.
PURPOSE OF CONTACTS
Contacts are typically to give and exchange information, resolve problems, and provide services.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Frequent climbing, balancing, reaching, sitting, standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, walking, talking, seeing, hearing, smelling, and manual dexterity. Occasional lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds. Work is typically performed in both standard office and outdoor environments, with potential exposure to adverse weather conditions. Work is occasionally performed in high and precarious places and near moving mechanical parts. Occasional exposure to the risk of electric shock, fumes, airborne particles, infectious diseases, and criminal suspects.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work is typically performed in an office and outdoors, where the employee may be exposed to dust, dirt, inclement weather, chemicals, exposure to heat and cold chemicals, noise, and infectious diseases.
SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY
None
There are a wide variety of benefits available to City of Big Spring employees. These benefits include health, dental, life and disability insurance, optional life insurance plans, flexible spending account for health expenses, an Employee Assistance Program, and a Tuition Reimbursement Program.
The City of Big Spring provides the following benefits to all regular, full-time employees:

1. Texas Municipal Retirement System
2. Deferred Compensation (Retirement)
3. Health Insurance
4. Dental Insurance
5. Life and Long Term Disability Insurance
6. Cafeteria Plan
7. Workman's Compensation
8. Longevity Pay for years of service
9. Paid Uniforms
10. Stand By Pay
11. Paid Vacation and Sick Leave
12. Paid Holidays
13. Recreation Privileges
14. Wellness Program
15. Tuition Reimbursement Program

Texas Municipal Retirement System
The City of Big Spring is a member of the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS). Employee/employer supported retirement begins at the date of employment. An employee contributes seven percent of their monthly wages to TMRS. The City then matches the employee contribution two to 1 upon retirement. Employees are eligible to retire after 20 years of service. Retirement becomes vested after five years of participation in TMRS.

• Applicants with prior or current military could receive up to 60 months towards their retirement for TMRS.

Deferred Compensation (Retirement)
The 457b Deferred Compensation plan is provided to City employees in lieu of Social Security. Employees pay 6.7% of their adjusted gross salary. This amount is matched by the City as follows:
5.51% Contributed to the deferred compensation retirement
2.19% Pays for the life and disability insurance package
7.70% Total matched funds
Health Insurance
The City of Big Spring pays the cost of employees insurance and supplements the cost of dependent insurance. Dependent health insurance coverage is available at the following rates:
Family Coverage $832.45/Monthly $416.23/Bi-Weekly
Spouse Coverage $614.89/Monthly $307.45/Bi-Weekly
Child Coverage $305.45 /Monthly $152.73/Bi-Weekly
Payment for dependent health insurance coverage is deducted from employees' bi-weekly paychecks. Pharmacy cards are included in the health insurance package. If dependent insurance coverage is purchased, dependents will also receive the pharmacy card.
Dental Insurance
Dental insurance coverage is available to City employees at the following rates:
Employee Only $22.08/Monthly $11.04/Bi-Weekly
Employee and Spouse $44.78/Monthly $22.39/Bi-Weekly
Employee and Children $49.64/Monthly $24.82/Bi-Weekly
Employee and Family $72.40/Monthly $36.20/Bi-Weekly
Payments for dental insurance are deducted from employees' bi-weekly paychecks. Employees enrolled in the dental plan will also be eligible for the discount Vision Access program and receive discounts on vision care services or supplies.
Vision Insurance
Vision insurance coverage is available to City employees at the following rates:
Employee Only $8.02/Monthly $4.01/Bi-Weekly
Employee and Spouse $15.20/Monthly $7.60/Bi-Weekly
Employee and Children $16.02/Monthly $8.01/Bi-Weekly
Employee and Family $20.42/Monthly $10.21/Bi-Weekly
Payments for vision insurance are deducted from employees' bi-weekly paychecks.
Life and Long Term Disability Insurance
The City of Big Spring's life insurance policy provides for a death benefit equal to four times the employee's annual salary. In addition to the standard life insurance, employees may purchase optional life insurance. The long term disability package ensures that in the event of a permanent disability , a maximum of 20% of the employee's monthly salary is paid up to a maximum or $3,000.00 per month.
Cafeteria Plan (AFLAC)
The City provides a program to allow employees to tax shelter day care and certain medical expenses. This insurance provides a tax savings increasing the employee's take home pay.
Workman's Compensation
The City of Big Spring meets the standard state requirements for Workman's Compensation. If an employee is injured on the job, he/she report the incident to the department supervisor immediately.
Longevity Pay for Years of Service
City employees are given longevity pay based on their length of service with the City of Big Spring. After one year of service, City employees receive longevity payments on their bi-weekly paycheck. After two years of service, employees are given the option to continue to receive a bi-weekly payment or they can elect to bank their longevity payments. Employees who bank their longevity payments will receive a lump sum payment once a year, prior to the Thanksgiving holiday.
Years of service Annual Bi-Weekly
1 to 9 $72.00 $2.77
10 to 14 $96.00 $3.70
15 to 19 $120.00 $4.62
20+ years $144.00 $5.54
Uniforms
The City provides uniforms for employees who are required to wear certain attire to work. Three to five uniforms are furnished to employees, along with other suitable foul weather and safety gear. Police and Fire Department personnel may have different benefits.
Stand By Pay
City employees in certain positions are eligible for stand-by pay. Stand-by pay is $75 for each week the employee is required to serve on stand-by time. Stand-by time means a period of time outside an employee's regularly scheduled work hours, during which the employee is required to remain available within a specified response time. Each employee on stand-by who is called in to work shall be compensated for the actual hours worked at the appropriate rate of pay.
Paid Vacation and Sick Leave
Paid vacation days are time off work that the City of Big Spring voluntarily provides its employees as a benefit. The number of paid vacation days is accrued by full-time, permanent employees based on years of service. Vacation time is accrued based on the following schedule:
Years of Service
1 to 2 5 days per year
3 to 4 10 days per year
5 to 9 15 days per year
10 to 14 17 days per year
15 to 19 18 days per year
20 to 24 19 days per year
20 + 20 days per year
The City of Big Spring also offers full-time permanent employees paid sick days as part of its comprehensive benefits package. Sick leave is accrued based on the following schedule:
Years of Service
1 to 2 5 days per year
3 to 4 10 days per year
5 to 9 12 days per year
10 + 15 days per year
Paid Holidays
The City of Big Spring recognizes the following public holidays for City employees. Please note that most City employees work on a Monday through Friday schedule. As such, when a holiday falls on a non workday -- Saturday or Sunday -- the holiday usually is observed on Monday (if the holiday falls on Sunday) or Friday (if the holiday falls on Saturday).
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Presidents Day
Good Friday
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Day and the day following
Christmas (two days given)
Recreation Privileges
City employees and their dependents receive free admission to Moss Lake. City employees must present their City identification card.
Wellness Program
In an effort to promote healthy lifestyle behaviors, the City of Big Spring has implemented a Wellness Program for its employees. By joining the Wellness Program, employees receive access to the following benefits:

• Tobacco Cessation Program
• Employee Assistance - counseling for chemical and/or alcohol abuse and mental health screenings
• Reduced cost gym memberships to the YMCA of Big Spring

Tuition Reimbursement Program
The City of