Code Enforcement Inspector

Office of Public Response; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Office of Public Response in Charlotte, NC seeks a Code Enforcement Inspector to conduct nuisance, housing and zoning inspections and to participate in community meetings.

You will serve as a neighborhood liaison, notify owners of violations, testify at hearings, and help connect Housing & Neighborhood Services functions while pursuing certification within three years.

Join a city team dedicated to enforcing codes, improving neighborhoods, and safeguarding public health and safety.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with certification due within three years of employment.
• Must obtain State Building Inspection Certification within three years.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to use a computer to prepare reports and correspondence.
• Valid driver's license and ability to obtain City driving permit.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections of housing, nuisance, and zoning properties to ensure compliance with city ordinances.
• Attend community meetings to provide updates on enforcement work.
• Act as neighborhood liaison for code enforcement issues.
• Notify property owners and tenants of violations and take steps to ensure compliance.
• Testify at hearings such as Housing Appeals Board, Zoning Board of Adjustment, and Environmental Court.
• Collaborate with Service Area teams to connect Housing & Neighborhood Services functions.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Report writing

Public interaction

Valid driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

State Building Inspection Certification within 3 years

Job description

SUMMARY

The primary duties of a Code Enforcement Inspector are conducting nuisance, housing and/or zoning inspections. The position will also attend community meetings to provide updates related to the work being conducted in neighborhoods.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs technical work conducting inspections of properties to ensure compliance with City's Housing, Health & Sanitation, Unified Development and Parking Ordinances.
• Serves as neighborhood liaison for code enforcement issues
• Inspects single and multi-family dwellings, vacant commercial properties, vacant lots, abandoned/junk vehicles, businesses, etc., to ensure compliance with City ordinances
• Takes necessary steps to ensure ordinance compliance by notifying property owners and tenants of violations
• Testifies at hearings such as the Housing Appeals Board, Zoning Board of Adjustment and Environmental Court
• Participates in meetings and educational sessions with citizens, neighborhood groups, neighborhood leaders and civic organizations to explain the City's ordinance enforcement programs
• Serves as a member of Service Area team with an objective to identify and connect all H&NS functions

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Must be able to obtain State Building Inspection Certification within three years of employment
• Ability to develop creative solutions to complex problems
• Demonstrated good written and oral communication skills
• Ability to plan, develop, organize, implement, and evaluate assigned areas
• Excellent facilitation, negotiation and problem-solving skills
• Must have ability to use a personal computer and related technology to prepare reports and correspondence
• Valid driver's license required
• Ability to obtain a City driving permit

Preferred Qualifications:

• Graduation from a two-year college or university with a degree in business administration, public administration or related field with related work experience preferred
• Experience in residential construction or delivery of inspection/code enforcement services preferred

Minimum Qualifications:

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and must receive a State Building Inspection certification within three years of employment.