Alfredo Sombrerero
City of Dallas
Dallas,TX
23
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Senior Code Enforcement Officer with advanced expertise in complex code compliance, nuisance abatement, and multifamily safety enforcement within the City of Dallas. I bring strong leadership qualities, strategic judgment, and a proven ability to manage high‑priority and high‑risk cases. I am committed to supporting organizational goals, elevating team performance, and fostering collaborative, solution‑oriented relationships with both internal partners and the community. I am seeking promotion to Supervisor to expand my role in guiding staff, improving operational consistency, and strengthening citywide compliance outcomes.
Work History
Senior Code Enforcement Officer
1 Year 10 Months- Conducted property inspections to identify zoning, housing, and nuisance ordinance violations.
- Investigated citizen complaints and documented findings for enforcement follow-up.
- Coordinated corrective actions with property owners, contractors, and community members.
- Issued notices of violation and citations to secure timely compliance with city codes.
- Prepared detailed case files, reports, and evidence for administrative hearings.
- Interpreted municipal codes, land use regulations, and property maintenance standards.
- Improved community safety by conducting thorough inspections and identifying code violations in residential and commercial properties.
- Enforced compliance with city regulations and ordinances pertaining to land use, zoning, nuisance housing, building codes and health and safety.
- Leveraged strong negotiation skills to resolve disputes between neighbors regarding shared responsibility for maintaining properties in accordance with local codes.
- Promoted transparency in the code enforcement process by creating and distributing reports on department activities, successes, and areas for improvement.
- Coordinated efforts with law enforcement agencies when necessary to address criminal activity related to code violations, such as illegal dumping or unlicensed construction work.
- Served as a liaison between city officials and community members during public meetings, addressing concerns and providing updates on ongoing enforcement efforts.
- Collaborated with other city departments to address complex code violations, ensuring efficient resolution of issues.
- Achieved high levels of compliance through consistent follow-up on open cases and proactive communication with property owners.
- Conducted regular training sessions for new Code Enforcement Officers, sharing best practices for inspections, documentation, and case management procedures.
- Prepared evidence in support of legal actions taken.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of relevant laws and regulations, enabling effective interpretation and enforcement of local codes.
- Conducted follow-up site visits to check compliance with corrective actions implemented to address violations.
Inspector III Code Compliance
1 Year- Prepared reports detailing findings of inspections, investigations, and tests.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations through meticulous attention to detail during inspections.
- Upheld codes and regulations governing materials, processes, and procedures.
- Delivered detailed reports on findings from inspections, helping stakeholders understand areas requiring attention or improvement in order to maintain regulatory compliance.
- Mentored junior inspectors, sharing industry expertise to enhance their skills and abilities in performing thorough inspections.
- Identified repair and upgrade requirements needed to meet safety and quality standards.
- Enhanced company safety standards by conducting thorough inspections of equipment and facilities.
- Effectively communicated with clients and management to ensure alignment on inspection objectives, requirements, and expectations.
- Managed multiple concurrent projects successfully while adhering strictly to deadlines.
- Achieved high levels of stakeholder satisfaction by providing detailed reports and actionable recommendations post-inspection.
- Customized inspection checklists to specific project needs, ensuring comprehensive evaluation of all critical factors.
- Facilitated cross-departmental collaborations to address and rectify compliance issues identified during inspections.
- Led training sessions for junior inspectors to elevate team's overall efficiency and accuracy in conducting inspections.
- Fostered positive relationships with businesses and regulatory bodies, facilitating smoother inspection processes.
- Investigated customer complaints to take necessary corrective actions.
Inspector II Code Compliance
2 Years 8 Months- Prepared reports detailing findings of inspections, investigations, and tests.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations through meticulous attention to detail during inspections.
- Upheld codes and regulations governing materials, processes, and procedures.
- Delivered detailed reports on findings from inspections, helping stakeholders understand areas requiring attention or improvement in order to maintain regulatory compliance.
- Mentored junior inspectors, sharing industry expertise to enhance their skills and abilities in performing thorough inspections.
- Conducted detailed building structure inspections to identify and resolve potential risks.
- Effectively communicated with clients and management to ensure alignment on inspection objectives, requirements, and expectations.
- Identified repair and upgrade requirements needed to meet safety and quality standards.
Senior Store Keeper
8 Years 5 Months- Under the Warehouse Manager's guidance, provide technical and functional support to employees, including necessary training.
- My duties encompass planning, scheduling, and overseeing the warehouse operations at the district's central facility. This includes the reception, storage, issuance, inventory, and distribution of a wide variety of materials, supplies, parts, tools, and equipment essential for the construction, upkeep, and repair of waterworks systems and facilities.
- Technical support to staff, inspect and assess their work to pinpoint issues, and implement prompt corrective measures when needed. Additionally, manage the inventory replenishment process and approve material orders to ensure inventory balance.
- For thorough inventory management, maintain and instruct employees on a computer-based inventory system.
- Furthermore, handle the management, activation, repair, and upgrading of all District mobile phones and compile and disseminate various reports concerning operations.
- Finally, conduct inspections at work sites to verify compliance with established policies, procedures, and safety standards
Meter Reader
7 Months- Supported efficient route planning with thorough documentation of meter locations and access points.
- Maintained professional relationships with clients while performing on-site visits, fostering a positive company image.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot complex issues related to meters and data discrepancies.
- Checked accuracy of meters against previous data and kept detailed reports of inconsistencies.
Crew Leader
1 Year 8 Months- As crew leader, I plan, assign, coordinate and lead staff in constructing, installing, maintaining, repairing and servicing water mains and related equipment.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and promptly addressing potential hazards.
- Handled employee scheduling, balancing workload while accommodating individual preferences and availability.
- Implemented quality control measures to ensure consistent results across all completed tasks and projects.
- Collaborated with management to develop strategies for achieving company goals, such as increasing efficiency or improving customer service.
- Coordinated daily tasks for crew, optimizing manpower and resources to meet project deadlines.
Shipping /Receiving Leadman
6 Years 4 Months- Organize and maintain the warehouse area safely and efficiently. Ensure the safe and proper use of equipment by the shipping/receiving staff. Keep accurate records of all shipments and transactions.
- Prioritize tasks according to deadline requirements to ensure assignments are completed on time without sacrificing quality.
- Oversee daily operations, leading to fewer errors through proactive progress monitoring.
- Establish clear communication channels to promote teamwork and collaboration among team members.
- Assist in employee training to enhance their skills and knowledge for improved job performance.
Education
GED
Skills
Bilingual
Visual inspections
Inspection Reporting
Training and mentoring
Ethics and integrity
Teamwork and Collaboration
Attention to Detail
Problem-Solving
Time Management
Documentation and Recordkeeping
Excellent Communication
Written Communication
Reporting and analysis
Certification
- Licensed Code Officer
Timeline
Senior Code Enforcement Officer
City of Dallas
12.2024 - CurrentRead More
Inspector III Code Compliance
City of Dallas - Code Compliance
12.2023 - 12.2024Read More
Inspector II Code Compliance
City of Dallas - Code Compliance
04.2021 - 12.2023Read More
Senior Store Keeper
City of Dallas
10.2012 - 03.2021Read More
Meter Reader
City of Dallas
03.2012 - 10.2012Read More
Crew Leader
Impact Energy Services
12.2009 - 08.2011Read More
Shipping /Receiving Leadman
Texas Doors
05.2003 - 09.2009Read More
Dallas Can Acadamy
GED
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