CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER

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

Job summary

The City of Woonsocket seeks a Code Enforcement Officer to conduct inspections, investigate violations, and identify health hazards and unsafe conditions under the guidance of the Senior Code Enforcement Officer.

You will communicate violations and required corrective actions to property owners, residents, and professionals while upholding municipal codes and standards. A high school diploma or GED and four years in construction are required, plus a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Four years of experience in a construction field (e.g., plumbing, electrical, carpentry) required or substituted by college training in the field.
• Knowledge of enforcement principles for regulatory codes pertaining to municipal law.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections and investigate violations of local ordinances and the RI Property Management Code.
• Identify health hazards, nuisance violations, and unsafe or blighted property conditions.
• Communicate violations and corrective actions to property owners, residents, real estate agents, contractors and city staff.

Skills

Construction field experience

Regulatory code enforcement knowledge

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: Friday, October 9, 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, October 15, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Woonsocket City Hall, Second Floor Conference Room 169 Main Street, Woonsocket, RI 02895 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.