Code Enforcement Officer I
Role Overview
Responsible for performing professional enforcement of portions of the City’s Code of Ordinances, including Zoning, Nuisance, Building & Building Regulations Ordinances, including Minimum Housing, among others as assigned. Responsible for performing professional inspection and enforcement support to the City’s Zoning Administrator in the enforcement of the City’s Code of Ordinances. Work consists of professional and customer service tasks enforcing the City’s Code of Ordinances including inspecting sites, interpreting and explaining ordinances to the public, working with planning staff to ensure compliance with existing permits and working with property owners to comply with local rules and regulations. Work also includes processing enforcement paperwork and may require appearance in court cases. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Zoning Administrator and is evaluated based on attaining individual performance objectives, feedback from the public served and observation.
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Education and Experience
- Associate’s degree in Zoning Law, Zoning Administration, Planning, or related area; and one (1) year of experience in code enforcement experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Special Qualifications:
- Completion of the Planning & Development Regulation Course and associated Examination; conducted by the UNC School of Government within 12 months of hire.
- CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER II – PAYGRADE 15 - $53,936.22 - $68,012.54
- Associates degree in Zoning Law, Zoning Administration, Planning, or related area; and three (3) years of experience in code enforcement experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Completion of the Planning & Development Regulation Course and associated Examination; conducted by the UNC School of Government.
- ICC Permit Technician – 14 National Certification within 12 months of hire
- CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER III – PAYGRADE 17 - $59,464.69 - $74,983.83
- Associate’s degree in Zoning Law, Zoning Administration, Planning, or related area; and five (5) years of experience in code enforcement; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- ICC Permit Technician – 14 National Certification
- ICC Zoning Inspector – 75 National Certification
- ICC Property Maintenance & Housing Inspector – 64 National Certification
- Knowledge of technical ordinances, codes and regulations pertaining to land use, zoning, subdivision, site design and minimum code areas.
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of zoning and other code enforcement functions.
- Knowledge of governmental laws, programs and services related to the code enforcement processes and procedures.
- Knowledge of legal procedures related to enforcement of laws and ordinances and regulations.
- Skills in conflict resolution; computer applications; research related to code enforcement duties.
- Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written forms.
- Ability to enforce ordinances and regulations with firmness, tact and impartiality.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with contractors, associates and the general public.
- Ability to interpret local ordinances, rules and regulations.
- Ability to document and complete required records and reports.
- PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Work in this classification is defined as light work requiring the physical exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demands require climbing, crouching, crawling, standing, walking and lifting. Vocal communication is required for responding to inquiries, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels. Visual acuity is required for extensive reading, to prepare and analyze written or computer data, determine the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observe general surroundings and activities.
- WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Work is performed primarily in an environmentally controlled office subject to typical office noise but is also required to work outdoors occasionally in periods of cold, heat and other environmental conditions.
Education and Experience
- ICC Zoning Inspector – 75 National Certification (preferred)
- ICC Property Maintenance & Housing Inspector – 64 National Certification (preferred)
Education and Experience
- KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Preferred Qualifications
- ICC Zoning Inspector – 75 National Certification (preferred)
- ICC Property Maintenance & Housing Inspector – 64 National Certification (preferred)
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