CODE COMPLIANCE INSPECTOR

Norristown, PA; Norristown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Municipality of Norristown seeks a Property Inspector to perform rental and transfer inspections, complaint investigations, and code enforcement. The role involves field and clerical work to uphold the Municipal Building Safety, Property Maintenance, and Housing Code.

Applicants must have a PA driver’s license, a high school diploma, and must obtain ICC certification within six months. Work hours are Monday–Friday, with possible nights/weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Valid Pennsylvania Driver's License and ability to work with the public.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• ICC certification must be obtained within 6 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Enforce Municipal codes and ordinances through rental, property transfer, and complaint inspections.
• Issue notices, tickets, and citations for non-compliance.
• Conduct field inspections across housing, environmental health, building, fire, electrical and other codes.
• Interact with residents, interpreting sections of codes firmly, tactfully, and impartially.

Skills

Public interaction

Ability to follow instructions

Interpreting codes

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ICC Property Maintenance & Housing Inspector certification within 6 months

Job description

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HOURLY WAGE:$25.9971 - With ICC Property Maintenance & Housing Inspector Certification

If hired without certification, certification must be obtained.

within 6 months of hire. Salary will be phased in over one

year: 2/3 of base rate at hire, 100% after six months provided.

the certification obtained.

HOURS: MONDAY TO FRIDAY - 8:30am - 4:30pm (nights and weekends on an as needed basis.)

DEADLINE: November 2, 2026

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Valid Pennsylvania Driver's License. High school diploma or equivalent required; ICC Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector certification required within 6 months of employment. Ability to understand and carry out written and/or oral instructions. Ability to work with the public efficiently, properly, and pleasantly under all circumstances. Must be able to work with residents/homeowners, interpreting pertinent sections of codes firmly, tactfully, and impartially.

GENERAL DEFINITION:This position involves enforcing Municipal codes and ordinances by performing rental inspections, property transfer inspections, complaint inspections and issuing notices, tickets, and citations for non-compliance. The employee makes periodic investigations of buildings and property in the Municipality, enforcing the requirements of the Municipal Building Safety, Property Maintenance, & Housing Code and investigates, upon request of Municipal officials and the public, any complaint related to Municipal Codes. It involves both clerical work and field inspections. Field inspections of housing & environmental health, building, fire, electrical and other code, and ordinance enforcement as defined in the applicable Municipal Ordinances. Other duties include performing any work, assignments, projects, and tasks as assigned by the Department Head to meet the Departments mission, vision, and goals to increase the health, safety, and welfare in Norristown.

EOE/ADA - In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Municipality of Norristown will make reasonable accommodations during all phases of the selection process for individuals with a disability.