Property Standards Inspector, Property Standards Specialist or Senior Property Standards Specialist

Job Details

Depending on qualifications and experience, candidates may be considered for the Property Standards Inspector, Property Standards Specialist, or Senior Property Standards Specialist classification.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with residents, businesses, and community stakeholders to ensure compliance with City codes and ordinances
• Conduct property inspections
• Educate the public on property maintenance standards
• Research complex cases
• Support long-term neighborhood preservation efforts

Requirements

• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and evenings
• Knowledge of local building and zoning codes
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 2 years of related experience
• Valid driver’s license
• Some college coursework in construction, architecture, or related field preferred

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and evenings
• Knowledge of local building and zoning codes

Benefits

As a valued Team Plano member, you will receive numerous benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Membership in the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS), in which the City matches contributions 2:1 upon retirement
• Enrollment in the Retirement Security Plan (RSP) which is fully funded by the City
• Up to three weeks of paid vacation
• Up to three weeks of paid sick leave per year
• Nine paid holidays
• Tuition Assistance
• Free Library Card
• Half-price recreation center membership

Pay

The target hourly rate for the Property Standards Inspector is between $25.21 - $31.51; depending on qualifications.
The target hourly rate for the Property Standards Specialist is between $26.47 - $33.09; depending on qualifications.
The target hourly rate for the Senior Property Standards Specialist is between $29.18 - $36.48; depending on qualifications.

Schedule

• Three (3) shifts available: 7:30 – 4:30, 8:00 – 5:00, 8:30 – 5:30
• New employees are required to work the trainer’s schedule during training.
• Coveted shifts are primarily offered to tenured staff first.
• Required to work six Saturdays a year.
• Staff will flex their schedules during “Saturday Sweeps” week and work either a ½-day or a full day on Saturday.
• Required to perform periodic after-hour inspections to observe violations that occur outside of normal business hours.