Code Enfocerment Officer

Kentucky League of Cities; Saint Matthews (KY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid vacation and sick leave

Paid holidays

City vehicle for authorized duties

Job summary

City of St. Matthews is seeking a qualified code enforcement officer to administer and enforce municipal ordinances related to property maintenance, zoning, and nuisances.

You will work with residents, owners, contractors, and agencies to promote compliance and protect community health and safety. You will conduct site inspections, issue notices, maintain records, and coordinate with city attorneys as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 21 years of age.
• At least three years of relevant experience in code enforcement, building inspection, zoning, construction, municipal government, or related field.
• Valid driver’s license and driving record.
• Ability to interpret and apply ordinances, regulations, plans, permits, and technical documents.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle difficult interactions professionally.
• Prepare detailed reports and maintain organized records.
• Proficiency with email, word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize responsibilities, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to conduct field inspections in varying weather conditions.
• No felony convictions and KY oath of office.
• Meet requirements of St. Matthews Ordinance 31.13.
• Must be sober, moral, and sagacious.

Responsibilities

• Enforce ordinances concerning property maintenance, nuisances, zoning, and other code violations.
• Receive and investigate complaints from residents, officials, and other parties.
• Prepare and issue notices of violation, orders to correct, citations, and other enforcement correspondence.
• Establish compliance deadlines and conduct follow-up inspections.
• Maintain accurate records, photographs, inspection reports, and enforcement histories.
• Coordinate unresolved or serious violations with city attorney and officials.
• Assist with enforcement proceedings and hearings as needed.
• Provide information to property owners seeking to bring properties into compliance.
• Conduct site inspections.
• Communicate professionally with residents, property owners, contractors, attorneys, and government agencies.
• Develop and implement enforcement procedures and electronic recordkeeping systems.
• Remain informed of changes to applicable state laws, rules, and ordinances.
• Follow up on citations.
• Perform other duties within the lawful scope.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Field inspections

Report writing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate or bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Email

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Databases

Job description

The City of St. Matthews is seeking a qualified, dependable professional to serve as a code enforcement officer. This position administers and enforces applicable municipal ordinances and regulations related to property maintenance, zoning, and nuisances. The employee will work with residents, property owners, contractors, city officials, consultants, and regulatory agencies to promote compliance and protect the health, safety, and welfare of the community.

Duties:

• Enforce applicable ordinances concerning property maintenance, nuisances, weeds, trash, abandoned vehicles, zoning, and other code violations.
• Receive and investigate complaints from residents, officials, and other parties.
• Prepare and issue notices of violation, orders to correct, citations, and other enforcement correspondence.
• Establish compliance deadlines and conduct follow-up inspections.
• Maintain accurate records, photographs, inspection reports, correspondence, and enforcement histories.
• Coordinate unresolved or serious violations with the city attorney and other appropriate officials.
• Assist with enforcement proceedings and hearings, as needed.
• Provide information and assistance to property owners seeking to bring properties into compliance.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Conduct site inspections.
• Communicate professionally with residents, property owners, contractors, attorneys, and government agencies.
• Assist with the development and implementation of enforcement procedures and electronic recordkeeping systems.
• Remain informed of changes to applicable state laws, administrative rules, and municipal ordinances.
• Follow up on citations.
• Perform other related duties assigned within the lawful scope of the position.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 21 years of age.
• At least three years of relevant experience in code enforcement, building inspection, zoning, construction, municipal government, or a related field.
• Valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to interpret and apply ordinances, regulations, plans, permits, and technical documents.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle difficult or sensitive interactions professionally and impartially.
• Ability to prepare detailed reports and maintain organized, defensible records.
• Proficiency with email, word-processing, spreadsheet, and databases.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize responsibilities, and meet regulatory deadlines.
• Ability to conduct field inspections in varying weather and site conditions.
• Must have no felony convictions and be able to take the KY oath of office.
• Meet requirements of St. Matthews Ordinance 31.13.
• Must be sober, moral, and sagacious.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in public administration, planning, construction management, environmental science, criminal justice, or a related field.
• Proficiency with electronic permitting or enforcement systems.

Benefits include:

• Health insurance, retirement benefits, paid vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, use of a city vehicle for authorized duties.

Salary Information: 25.50-31.00/hourly
Application Deadline: 11/30/2026