Code Enforcement Official

City of Newberry; South Carolina; On-site; USD 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Newberry in Newberry, SC seeks a Code Enforcement Official to enforce city codes and ordinances, assist businesses with licensing and A-Tax payments, and coordinate with Finance, Police, Building, and Development departments to ensure compliance. The position requires an associate degree and at least two years of related experience; a bachelor’s degree and IPMC are preferred.

Hours are 8:00 am–5:00 pm, Monday–Friday, with occasional overtime.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in business, accounting, project management, or related field.
• At least two years of related work experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or related field preferred.
• ICC IPMC certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides exceptional customer service to citizens and businesses regarding licensing and A-Tax.
• Follows up on unpaid licenses and assists in renewal processes.
• Responds to complaints, investigates, and prepares evidence for cases.
• Patrols city properties to ensure compliance with ordinances.
• Identifies violations, documents findings, and notifies owners.
• Ensures accommodations taxes are paid and issues notices of violations.
• Prepares and presents cases to the Municipal Judge; follows up on abatement.

Skills

Clear communication

Verbal and written

Organizational skills

Time management

Customer service

Communication with diverse groups

Education

Associate degree (business / accounting / project management)

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

IPMC certification (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

City Works

Job description

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City Manager Management Newberry, SC, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1200

Salary Range: $43,000.00 To $50,000.00 Annually

Job Description

Job Title: Code Enforcement Official

Department: Administration

Reports to: Assistant City Manager

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Date Effective: August 2026

Job Summary

Performs skilled inspection work in securing compliance and establishing codes governing the city’s ordinances. Must interpret, apply, and enforce the rules and regulations relating to code violations. Collaborates with the finance department regarding business licenses and A-Tax and hospitality tax due to delinquency on business licenses, A-Tax payments, and code/ordinance violations. Assists citizens, business owners, and homeowners with guidance on the policies, procedures, and requirements for ordinances, business licenses, and A-Tax.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None.
• City codes and ordinances; Federal and State laws; International Codes Services and SC Code of Regulations; SC Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation; Newberry County Assessor database.
• State, federal, and local business license regulations and policies; A-Tax policies and procedures.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Provides exceptional customer service to citizens, business owners, and homeowners regarding the process of getting business licenses, paying A-Tax, and following city ordinances. Must have a collaborative approach with the finance department, police department, building official, and development departments, and ensure there is good communication between the departments and customers.
• Follows up on unpaid business licenses, and assisting in the business license renewal process.
• Responds to complaints from property owners; investigates and researches the complaints; follows up on cited properties; prepares evidence as needed for cases.
• Responsible for patrolling the city and citizen properties to ensure compliance with local ordinances and citing violations.
• Identifies property that is in violation, documents findings; sends notice of violations to owners of record; and posts the notices on the property. Takes measurements and photos; gathers any necessary evidence for City code violation case hearings; research legal description of property, property ownership, and ordinances; makes oral presentations if called to testify in Court.
• Responsible for ensuring accommodations taxes are paid and issuing notices of violations.
• Follows up on inspection results, clearing the property and recording the date of abatement or issuing an ordinance summons; prepares and presents a case to the Municipal Judge; follows up on court-ordered abatement.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must have clear and effective communication across a diverse group, including co-workers, Newberry citizens, Newberry County, contractors, engineers, and architects, as well as industrial and commercial representatives.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skillsas well as interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail as well astime management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines; ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, City Works, and other related software.

Minimum Education, Certifications, and Experience

Associate degree in business, accounting, project management, or related field.

At least two years of related work experience.

Preferred Education, Certifications, and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or related field.

Three to six years of experience in code enforcement and/or business licensing.

ICC International Property Maintenance and Housing Code (IPMC)

Work Schedule and Overtime

Monday through Friday, typical hours are 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, with occasional overtime on Saturdays.

Physical Demands/Requirements

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer or driving/traveling in a vehicle.

Work in an outside environment and meet the physical demands of the position.

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.

Must be able to stand or walk for long periods of time, climb, kneel, crouch, and balance.

Performs other duties as needed. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

The City of Newberry’s Performance Indicators

Engagement –Constantly offers a high level of service to citizens/co-workers; helps new employees learn and grow; shows interest in work and doesn’t complain about work; anticipates work and begins work without asking questions or waiting to be told what to do.

Quality of Work –Strives to see projects to completion, strives to eliminate errors; accuracy is a priority; consistently meets expected job goals and the end results are dependable; takes initiative and finds all information needed to make decisions without seeking help from others; capable of completing quality work while dealing with obstacles and deadlines.

People Skills –The extent to which the employee works well with others to achieve a common goal; offering support to co-workers, works actively to resolve conflicts; carries the fair share of the workload; displays "can do" attitude.

Energy –Does not display negative behaviors; shows good attendance and little to no tardiness; displays positive image through language and demeanor.

Results –Able to reach decisions; takes thoughtful approach when considering options; seeks input from others; makes difficult decisions; strives to understand contributing factors to errors; works to resolve complex situations.

Influence –Provides strong leadership; sets a good example; skilled decision maker, motivator, encourager of team.

Technical Abilities –Knows the skills, procedures, codes, and safety regulations; knows how the job fits into the department and affects others; capable of completing individual tasks as directed without delay or asking for direction and assistance.

The City of Newberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This organization is inclusive and diverse and encourages all people that meet the required qualifications to apply.