Community Code Enforcement Inspector

WICHITA COMPANY LIMITED; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 31,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement options

Paid time off

Job summary

The City of Wichita is seeking a Neighborhood Inspector to enforce residential nuisance, zoning and minimum housing codes. You will inspect buildings, document violations, and coordinate with public safety and the court system to secure compliance.

Work is in a field-and-office environment with regular hours, a valid Kansas driver’s license, and the ability to communicate clearly in writing and oral form. Salary ranges from $22.72 to $34.42 per hour.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• One year of public-contact work experience.
• One year of documenting findings with narratives.
• One year of organizing multiple projects efficiently.
• Must pass Housing Code Enforcement Test within six months.
• Must pass Zoning Level 1 test within the first year.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Pre-employment assessments include Writing Sample – Email and Office Grammar/Spelling.

Responsibilities

• Inspect buildings for compliance with minimum housing code and related regulations.
• Document nuisance complaints with photos, narratives and court reports.
• Prepare court reports and administrative abatement documents as needed.
• Interact with public, law enforcement, and court systems daily.
• Enforce codes and supervise lower-level inspectors as needed.

Skills

Public interaction

Reading & interpretation of codes

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Problem-solving

Evening/weekend work ability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

1 year public contact experience

1 year documenting findings with narratives

1 year organizing multiple projects

Housing Code Enforcement Test within 6 months

Zoning Level 1 test within first year

Valid Kansas driver’s license

Legally authorized to work in United States without sponsorship

Pre-employment tests: Writing Sample – Email

Pre-employment tests: Office Grammar and Spelling

Job description

The City of Wichita is seeking a Neighborhood Inspector to enforce residential nuisance, zoning and minimum housing codes. You will inspect buildings, document violations, and coordinate with public safety and the court system to secure compliance.

Work is in a field-and-office environment with regular hours, a valid Kansas driver’s license, and the ability to communicate clearly in writing and oral form. Salary ranges from $22.72 to $34.42 per hour.