Code Enforcement Officer

City of Greenville; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Greenville seeks a Code Enforcement Inspector to ensure compliance with housing codes and nuisance abatement. The role involves routine inspections, complaint investigations, and coordination with property owners to achieve rehab or demolition as needed.

A strong emphasis on public contact and clear communication of ordinances is required. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED with related technical coursework and at least one year in building/inspection fields; construction

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus technical/college courses in building construction technology, planning, public administration, or related field.
• At least one year of experience in building, renovations, or construction trades, inspecting, investigating, code compliance, or related fields, including some public contact work.
• Experience in a construction or regulatory environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine inspections and investigate complaints to ensure code compliance with ordinances for the City of Greenville.
• Investigate substandard or dilapidated residential properties for compliance with codes and ordinances.
• Perform follow-up inspections of dwellings to ensure compliance with minimum housing standards.
• Coordinate with property owners to discuss action plans and ensure rehabilitation or demolition as needed.
• Explain ordinances and codes to citizens, property owners, tenants and others as required.
• Maintain accurate case files and prepare letters, records, and files.

Skills

Public interaction

Computer skills

Driving

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or GED plus technical/college courses in building construction technology or related field

Job description

This position performs skilled technical work in securing compliance with codes and local ordinances in the area of inspection work in the enforcement of the City Code relative to minimum housing and nuisance abatement. Enforcement measures are to make the City of Greenville a safe and healthy place to live, work, and play. This position also advocates for Code Districts and takes a proactive approach to positively impact the quality of neighborhoods. The duties performed require extensive public contact.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

This is a continuous posting and may close at any time.

• Conducts routine inspections and investigates complaints to ensure code compliance with ordinances for the City of Greenville under the minimum housing code.
• Investigates substandard or dilapidated residentialproperties or dwellings for compliance with applicable state and local codes and ordinances.
• Performs follow-up inspections of dwellings/structures that are undergoing repair to ensure compliance with minimum housing standards.
• Coordinates with the property owners to discuss a plan of action to address inspection results; ensures rehabilitation or demolition is carried out if necessary.
• Ensures code compliance with ordinances for: overgrown vegetation, excessive trash/ debris, parking on unimproved surfaces, graffiti, abandoned-nuisance-junked vehicles, and other public nuisances.
• Provides enforcement of temporary sign removal.
• Testifies in court proceedings regarding violations as needed.
• Performs extensive property ownership searches.
• Writes violation reports on structures and properties inspected; documents efforts to bring properties into compliance with ordinances, codes, laws, and regulations.
• Maintains accurate case files; prepares a variety of letters, records, and files.
• Compiles information for properties presented to City Council for demolition.
• Attends neighborhood association meetings as needed.
• Explains applicable ordinances and property & zoning codes to citizens, property owners, tenants and other necessary parties.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED, supplemented by technical coursesor college course work inbuildingconstruction technology, planning, public administration, or related field; and
• At least one year of experience in building, renovations, or construction trades, inspecting, investigating, code compliance, or related fields, including some public contact work.
• Experience in a construction or regulatory environment is preferred.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

• relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective code enforcement activities.
• the layout of City streets and the location and characteristics of neighborhoods.
• state and local codes, ordinances, and regulations pertaining to minimum housing code standards and nuisance abatement.
• building construction methods and materials.

Skilled in:

• the operation of a personal computer and related office technology.

Ability to:

• detect minimum housing deficiencies and understand appropriate corrections and improvements repairs.
• enforce policies, procedures, codes, and regulations pertaining to code enforcement activities.
• interpret, apply, and clearly explain related codes, ordinances, and regulations to the general public.
• work independently with little direct supervision.
• work in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to outdoor elements.
• deal calmly, tactfully, yet firmly with persons in a wide range of emotional states.
• operate equipment, including automobile, computer equipment, and various software packages.
• work cooperatively with City officials, other employees, and the general public.
• work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.
• meet the mental and physical demands of the position.

• Must possess and maintain a valid, current North Carolina driver's license that is not revoked, suspended, or subject to limited restoration or conditional operation privileges; must have and maintain an acceptable driving record.
• May require occasional weekend and evening work.