Code Enforcement Officer

Willdan; Bowman (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Willdan is seeking a full-time Code Enforcement Officer to support municipal code enforcement in Cordova, South Carolina. The role conducts field inspections and enforces nuisance housing, building codes, health and safety, blight, graffiti, water waste, and business licensing violations, working with property owners, residents, and municipal staff.

Qualified candidates will have at least two years of related inspection experience, strong written and verbal communication, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience related to inspection, law enforcement, building inspection, land use, public administration, or related fields.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to conduct independent field inspections and investigations.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and prepare clear reports and enforcement documentation.
• Ability to communicate professionally with property owners, residents, businesses, contractors, municipal staff, and the public.
• Ability to use computers and electronic systems for case management, research, and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Receive and investigate citizen complaints and reports of potential code violations.
• Conduct field inspections of residential, commercial, vacant, and other properties.
• Identify and document violations of applicable municipal codes and ordinances.
• Communicate with property owners, residents, and businesses to explain violations and corrective requirements.
• Issue warning notices, notices of violation, corrective notices, and orders to comply.
• Conduct follow-up inspections and communications to obtain compliance.
• Patrol assigned areas to identify nuisance conditions and ordinance violations.
• Conduct field visits to businesses and construction sites for business license compliance.
• Assist with matters involving applicable taxes and fees, including local hospitality and accommodations taxes.
• Maintain accurate case files, inspection records, photographs, and other supporting documentation.
• Prepare reports, correspondence, and evidence supporting enforcement actions.
• Appear at hearings or in court and provide testimony when required.
• Identify and monitor vacant properties for graffiti, vandalism, unauthorized activity, and other violations.
• Interpret and explain municipal codes and ordinances to property owners, businesses, contractors, and the public.
• Assist with researching and updating municipal codes, forms, and enforcement processes as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Field inspections

Communication skills

Record keeping

Investigations

Case management

Tools

Case management software

Job description

Public Agency Resources (PARS), a subsidiary of Willdan Group Inc., has an opening for a full-time Code Enforcement Officer to support municipal code enforcement services in Cordova, South Carolina. This position performs field inspections and enforcement activities related to nuisance housing, building codes, health and safety, blight, graffiti, water waste, business licensing, and other municipal code and ordinance violations. The Code Enforcement Officer also works with property owners, residents, businesses, and municipal staff to investigate complaints, document violations, and promote voluntary compliance.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Receive and investigate citizen complaints and reports of potential code violations.


• Conduct field inspections of residential, commercial, vacant, and other properties.


• Identify and document violations of applicable municipal codes and ordinances.


• Communicate with property owners, residents, and businesses to explain violations and corrective requirements.


• Issue warning notices, notices of violation, corrective notices, and orders to comply.


• Conduct follow-up inspections and communications to obtain compliance.


• Patrol assigned areas to identify nuisance conditions and ordinance violations.


• Conduct field visits to businesses and construction sites for business license compliance.


• Assist with matters involving applicable taxes and fees, including local hospitality and accommodations taxes.


• Maintain accurate case files, inspection records, photographs, and other supporting documentation.


• Prepare reports, correspondence, and evidence supporting enforcement actions.


• Appear at hearings or in court and provide testimony when required.


• Identify and monitor vacant properties for graffiti, vandalism, unauthorized activity, and other violations.


• Interpret and explain municipal codes and ordinances to property owners, businesses, contractors, and the public.


• Assist with researching and updating municipal codes, forms, and enforcement processes as needed.


• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements / Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience related to inspection, law enforcement, building inspection, land use, public administration, or other related fields.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills.


• Ability to conduct independent field inspections and investigations.


• Ability to maintain accurate records and prepare clear reports and enforcement documentation.


• Ability to communicate professionally with property owners, residents, businesses, contractors, municipal staff, and the public.


• Ability to use computers and electronic systems for case management, research, and documentation.

EEO Non-Discrimination And ADA Reasonable Accommodation Statement

Willdan is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, religion, military service or veteran status, disability, medical condition, childbirth and related medical conditions, genetic testing, reproductive status or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws and ordinances. Willdan does not discriminate on the basis of physical or mental disability where the essential functions of the job can be reasonably accommodated. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify us. Public Agency Resources participates in E-Verify.