Code Enforcement Specialist II

City of Columbia, MO; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Columbia, Missouri is seeking a Code Enforcement Specialist II in Housing and Neighborhood Services to investigate complaints, inspect properties, and enforce city codes and ordinances.

The role emphasizes training and guiding Code Enforcement Specialist I, preparing notices of violation, abatement, and case documentation, and participating in community education on code compliance.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or 2 years of college.
• 5 to 7 years’ experience in code enforcement.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Conducts property inspections and code enforcement investigations.
• Fields complaints from the public.
• Prepares notices of violation and abatement, inspection reports, and case documentation.
• Participates in community events and provides public education of code, including violations and application.
• Trains and guides staff on code enforcement cases and inspections.

Skills

Code enforcement

Investigation

Public education

Training others

Documentation

Customer service

Education

Associate’s Degree

2 years of college

Tools

Code enforcement software

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

City of Columbia, Missouri Career Opportunities

This position focuses on Health code violations found in Chapter 11 of City Ordinance including trash, debris, nuisance vehicles, aesthetics, and tall grass/weeds.

Applicant View of Posting

Posting Number

Posting Number 4303P

Position Title

Position Title Code Enforcement Specialist II

Department

Department Housing and Neighborhood Services

Job Code

Job Code 04652

FLSA Status

FLSA Status Non-Exempt

Union Code/Affiliation

Union Code/Affiliation Unrepresented

Division

Division NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES

Job Description Summary

The purpose of this job is to investigate complaints, inspect properties, and enforce city codes and ordinances. Assists in training, instructing, and guiding Code Enforcement Specialist I.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities - The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description

• Conducts property inspections and code enforcement investigations.
• Fields complaints from the public.
• Prepares notices of violation and abatement, inspection reports, and case documentation.
• Participates in community events and provides public education of code, including violations and application.
• Trains and guides staff on code enforcement cases and inspections.
• Maintains division records and code enforcement software; implements new software as required.
• Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• No supervisory authority. Work requires providing guidance and training to others. This position may oversee work quality, training, instruction, and work assignments.

Human Collaboration and Job Impact - This area describes the personal interaction with others outside direct reporting relationships as well as the impact the job has on organization, the department or unit objectives, the output of services, or employee or public satisfaction

• Interactions may result in decisions regarding implementation of policies. Contact may involve support of controversial positions or the negotiation of sensitive issues or important presentations. Contacts may involve stressful, negative interactions with the public requiring high levels of tact and the ability to respond to aggressive interpersonal interactions.
• Interactions have limited impact on the organization in terms of time, money, or public/employee relations.

Fiscal Responsibility

• Position has no fiscal responsibility.

Education and Experience - An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered

Education and Experience

• Associate’s Degree or 2 years of college.
• 5 to 7 years’ experience in code enforcement.

Licenses or Certifications

• Valid driver’s license.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities which may be representative, but not all inclusive of those commonly associated with this position

Knowledge of:

• Relevant laws and regulations pertaining to city codes, enforcement, and records retention.
• General office practices and administrative procedures, records management, and administration techniques and procedures.
• Common business software applications such as Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
• Building construction and maintenance.

Skill in:

• Applying tact and mediating conflict.
• Communicating verbally and in writing to meet the needs of the audience.
• Applying active listening and asking questions for understanding.
• Collecting, organizing, and analyzing complex and/or technical data.
• Typing and/or data entry with minimal errors.
• Training and instructing others.

Ability to:

• Handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure and maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
• Provide high levels of effective customer service.
• Recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.
• Exercise sound judgment in making enforcement decisions.
• Educate others on requirements and violations.
• Render credible testimony in court.
• Regularly use a computer, software, phone and related office equipment.

Work Environment – Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job

• Office or similar indoor environment – Frequently/Often
• Outdoor environment – Frequently/Often
• Street environment (near moving traffic) – Frequently/Often
• Vehicle – Frequently/Often
• Inside occupied residences – Frequently/Often

Exposures:

• Individuals who are hostile or irate – Sometimes
• Extreme cold (below 32 degrees) – Sometimes
• Loud noises (85+ decibels) – Frequently/Often

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• This position involves occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards and outside work.
• Incumbents may be required to exert up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.
• Incumbents regularly required to talk, listen, stand, drive, and operate various equipment while doing residential property inspections.
• Incumbents occasionally required to use a ladder to access crawl spaces, attics, roofs, or trenches.

Hours/Days

M-F 8-5 with some flexibility on schedule

Starting Salary $28.65 minimum to $35.25 midpoint

Pay Grade

Pay Grade 109

Number of Positions Available

Number of Positions Available 1

Deadline to Apply

Deadline to Apply 09/15/2026

Open Until Filled No

Notice to Applicants

THE CITY OF COLUMBIA IS A MERIT , AFFIRMATIVE ACTION , EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER : MALE / FEMALE

THE CITY OF COLUMBIA REQUIRES PRE - EMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTING

The City of Columbia participates in the federal E-Verify work authorization program

600 E. Broadway
P.O. Box 6015
Columbia, MO 65205