Code Compliance Inspector

City of Greensboro, NC; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 47,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Greensboro is seeking a Code Enforcement Officer to inspect residential properties for Minimum Housing Code and IPMC violations, respond to complaints, and manage a caseload. The role involves presenting evidence before a quasi-judicial board and possibly attending community meetings.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, data entry and MS Word/Excel skills, customer service experience, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED with 1+ years enforcing a law, ordinance, code, or HOA rules.
• Data entry and MS Word/Excel experience.
• Customer service experience and a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Inspect single-family and multi-family dwellings for violations of the Minimum Housing Code and IPMC.
• Inspect for violations of nuisance ordinances and respond to complaints.
• Issue notices to property owners and conduct hearings related to violations.
• Manage caseloads and report progress; update case management in software.
• Present evidence before the Minimum Housing Standards Commission; attend community meetings if required.

Skills

Customer service experience

Data entry

MS Word

Excel

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

City of Greensboro exists to partner with the community to build the desired quality of life for Greensboro. All of our actions are guided by our commitment to and measured by our success in building public trust and the future we and the community desires.

Critical to our success is maintaining a work environment which fosters employee commitment to public service and making a difference in the lives of our residents.

If this sounds like a purpose that you would like to share in, please consider the opportunity below.

Full Salary Range: $46,818 - $89,644 Annually Hiring Salary Range: $46,818 - $65,915

You can learn more about the benefits that the City of Greensboro offers by visiting https://www.greensboro-nc.gov/departments/people-culture/benefits.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Brief Description of Work:

This position conducts inspections of single-family and multi-family dwelling units to determine if there are violations of the City's Minimum Housing Code and the International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC). The position also conducts inspections for violations of the City’s Nuisance ordinances (lots and vehicles). The position is responsible for responding to complaints or reports of ordinance violations, issuing appropriate notices to property owners, and conducting hearings with property owners related to identified violations (all within specified time frames). The position is responsible for both managing a caseload of active ordinance violations and reporting on individual case progress when requested. The position is responsible for updating activities related to case management in the code compliance software system within specified periods. This position is also responsible for presenting evidence before the City's Minimum Housing Standards Commission, a quasi-judicial board. The position may be responsible for attending community or neighborhood meetings.

Certifications/Courses must be obtained within 18 months of hire.

The job is NON-EXEMPT under FLSA.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma/GED with 1 or more years enforcing a law, ordinance, code, or enforcing homeowners association rules
• Prior computer experience including data entry, MS Word and Excel software programs
• Prior customer service experience
• Valid Driver's License

An Ideal Candidate Would Also Possess (Preferred Qualifications):

• 2+ years’ of code enforcement experience
• NC Law & Administration Course by NCDOI (Course must be completed within 18 months of hire.)
• AACE/ICC Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector Certification (Certification must be obtained within 18 months of hire.)
• NC Building Level I Certificate or higher
• Bilingual