Code Enforcement Officer

Trotwood Community Improvement Corporation; Trotwood (OH); Sur place; USD 36 000 - 49 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The City of Trotwood is seeking a Code Enforcement Officer to enforce residential and commercial property maintenance and zoning ordinances. This role reports to the Planning and Development Director and requires strong public interaction and computer record-keeping.

Applicants should have a High School Diploma or GED, proficiency in Word/Excel, excellent communication, and experience with field work or building inspection is preferred. Salary range: $25.86–$35.66 per hour with paid overtime.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and other Microsoft Office products.
• Experience in code enforcement, building inspection, or public-facing roles preferred.

Responsabilités

• Enforce residential and commercial property maintenance and zoning ordinances.
• Maintain active caseload from intake to closure with timely updates in the system.
• Communicate code requirements to property owners and tenants; de-escalate when needed.
• Prepare notices of violation and documents for potential hearings or court proceedings.

Formation

High School Diploma/GED

Outils

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

MS Office

Description du poste

City of Trotwood

Notice of Open Position

October 27, 2026

CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER

Nature of Work

Under the administrative direction of the Planning and Development Director, this position is primarily responsible for the enforcement of residential and commercial property maintenance and zoning ordinances of the City.

Scope of Selection Process

• 1. Oral Interview
• 2. Employment/Reference Verification
• 3. Education/Credential Verification
• 4. Consumer Credit Assessment
• 5. Driving Record Verification
• 6. Pre-Employment Drug Screening

Recruiting Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• Must be proficient in Word, Excel, and other Microsoft Office products.
• Excellent communication, organizational and customer service skills.
• Experience involving self-directed field work, code/law enforcement, building inspection, or a position requiring significant public interaction and computer-based record keeping highly preferred.

Essential Functions

• Independently conducts regular, proactive field patrols throughout assigned municipal areas to identify property maintenance and zoning violations; works efficiently without close daily supervision.
• Manages an active caseload from start to finish; concurrently identifying new issues, re-inspecting ongoing cases, and closing resolved files in an organized and timely manner.
• Promptly and accurately enters field inspection data, photographs, notice logs, and case progress into web-based municipal management software to prevent dropped cases or lost details. Properly manage incoming and outgoing postage mail.
• Communicates code requirements directly with property owners, tenants, and business owners.
• Professionally delivers sensitive or unwelcome news, explains required corrective actions, and de-escalates tense or difficult encounters.
• Assists in the inspection of properties for compliance with approved permits, site plans, and municipal zoning/nuisance standards as requested.
• Issues formal notices of violation, administrative citations, and municipal court filings in accordance with established departmental procedures and code standards.
• Prepares organized evidentiary files and serves as a primary witness in legal, civil, or administrative court proceedings as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Salary:

$25.86-$35.66 (eligible for paid overtime)

Application Process

Applications must be completed and submitted with a resume by the closing date. For online applications visit https://trotwood.org/human-resources/employment/

Closing date to apply is Monday, November 30, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.

Link to the Job Description – Code Enforcement

The City of Trotwood is an Affiatative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.