CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER

City of Woonsocket; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Woonsocket in Rhode Island seeks a Code Enforcement Officer to perform inspections and investigate violations under the guidance of the Senior Code Enforcement Officer. The role involves determining health or safety hazards, nuisance issues, and property blight, and communicating required actions to owners and contractors.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED with four years of construction experience, knowledge of regulatory codes, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 4 years construction experience.
• Knowledge of regulatory codes and municipal enforcement.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections and investigate violations of local ordinances and the RI Property Management Code.
• Communicate code violations, property conditions and required corrective actions to property owners, residents, agents and contractors.

Skills

Code enforcement

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The City of Woonsocket Rhode Island is conducting a search for a Code Enforcement Officer. Working under the direction of the Senior Code Enforcement Officer, the Code Enforcement Officer is responsible for carrying out inspections as well as investigating violations of the local ordinances and the RI Property Management Code. The person in this position will be able to determine the presence of health hazards, nuisance violations, unsafe building conditions and blighted property conditions. The person in this position must communicate code violations, property conditions and required corrective actions with property owners, City residents, real estate agents, contractors and department personnel.

A high school diploma, or GED equivalent along with four (4) years of experience in a construction field (i.e. plumbing, electrical, carpentry) is required. College training in the above-named field may be substituted for experience. Must be knowledgeable of the principles and practices for enforcement of regulatory codes pertaining to municipal law. Must possess a valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.

Application Deadline: Tuesday, September 15, 2026 Salary Range: \$926.67/week to \$1,006.79/week Classification: Local 3851/Professional and Technical Hours of Work: 40-hour per week Examination Date: Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Woonsocket City Hall, Second Floor Conference Room 169 Main Street, Woonsocket, RI 02895

Website Via The Following URL https://www.woonsocketri.gov/personnel-department/pages/employment-opportunities

About Woonsocket: A City that upholds forward thinking principles for both employees and residents. Located in Rhode Island's Blackstone Valley, the City of Woonsocket is a vibrant, urban community and is surrounded by the growing suburban communities of Lincoln, Cumberland and North Smithfield, and boasts a positive business climate where City officials and the business community work together to build a strong economy. Woonsocket is centrally located in the Boston/Worcester/Providence triangle, and home to CVS Corporation, a Fortune 500 company.

An Equal Opportunity Employer Note: This is an in person position.