Code Enforcement Inspector — Field & Community Impact

City of High Point; United States; On-site; USD 66,018,724 - 84,587,395; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

401(k) and 457(b) retirement plans

Paid time off

12 paid holidays per year

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Job summary

City of High Point is seeking a Code Enforcement Officer to interpret and enforce local codes, conduct inspections, and collaborate with departments. The role involves outdoor fieldwork across housing, nuisance, and zoning areas.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, OSHA knowledge, a valid NC driver’s license, and the ability to read codes and site plans. Strong judgment and math skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience in code enforcement desirable.
• Understanding of OSHA and safety regulations.
• Valid North Carolina Driver’s License.
• Ability to read local codes, manuals, and site plans.
• Strong reasoning, judgment, and math skills.
• English language proficiency.
• Capacity to work outdoors in various weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and enforce local codes and ordinances.
• Receive and investigate citizen complaints.
• Engage the community through proactive code enforcement.
• Perform field inspections and inspect developments for compliance prior to issuance of Certificates of Occupancy.
• Conduct inspections of housing, nuisance, junked vehicles, and zoning violations.
• Issue notices of violations per statutes.
• Take corrective action to secure voluntary compliance.
• Issue civil penalties for violations not corrected.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure enforcement.
• Maintain daily records in Accela database.
• Ensure work complies with OSHA and city safety policies.

Skills

Code enforcement experience

OSHA knowledge

Reading local codes

Reasoning skills

English proficiency

Outdoor work

Analytical math

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Accela database

Job description

City of High Point is seeking a Code Enforcement Officer to interpret and enforce local codes, conduct inspections, and collaborate with departments. The role involves outdoor fieldwork across housing, nuisance, and zoning areas.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, OSHA knowledge, a valid NC driver’s license, and the ability to read codes and site plans. Strong judgment and math skills are essential.