Code Enforcement Inspector
Code Enforcement Inspector
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Job Description
Close Date: Thursday May:00 AM
Department: Housing & Neighborhood Services Department
Salary: $23.00 $42.09 Commensurate with Experience
SUMMARY
The primary duties of a Code Enforcement Inspector are conducting nuisance housing and/or zoning inspections. The position will also attend community meetings to provide updates related to the work being conducted in neighborhoods.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
- Performs technical work conducting inspections of properties to ensure compliance with Citys Housing Health & Sanitation and Zoning Ordinances
- Serves as neighborhood liaison for code enforcement issues
- Inspects single and multifamily dwellings vacant commercial properties vacant lots abandoned/junk vehicles businesses etc. to ensure compliance with City ordinances
- Takes necessary steps to ensure ordinance compliance by notifying property owners and tenants of violations
- Testifies at hearings such as the Housing Appeals Board Zoning Board of Adjustment and Environmental Court
- Participates in meetings and educational sessions with citizens neighborhood groups neighborhood leaders and civic organizations to explain the Citys ordinance enforcement programs
- Serves as a member of Service Area team with an objective to identify and connect all H&NS functions
Knowledge Skills & Abilities:
- Must be able to obtain State Building Inspection Certification within three years of employment
- Ability to develop creative solutions to complex problems
- Demonstrated good written and oral communication skills
- Ability to plan develop organize implement and evaluate assigned areas
- Excellent facilitation negotiation and problemsolving skills
- Must have ability to use a personal computer and related technology to prepare reports and correspondence
- Valid drivers license required
- Ability to obtain a City driving permit
Preferred Qualifications:
- Graduation from a twoyear college or university with a degree in business administration public administration or related field with related work experience preferred
- Experience in residential construction or delivery of inspection/code enforcement services preferred
Minimum Qualifications:
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and must receive a State Building Inspection certification within three years of employment.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
The Citys Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes but is not limited to: reference checks social security verification education verification criminal conviction record check and if applicable a credit history check sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.
Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidates written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.
Final candidates must pass a preemployment drugscreening test and physical examination. During the selection process candidates may be asked to take a skills test and/or participate in other assessments.
The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
HOW TO APPLY
Apply online.
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job.
You are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby where we have workstations available. Our office is located at 700 East 4th Street Suite 200 Charlotte NC 28202. Our hours are Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EST) excluding official City holidays.
For questions about your application or the hiring process please email .
The City of Charlotte is committed to making the job application process accessible to all. Upon request auxiliary aids written materials in alternate formats language access and other reasonable accommodations or modification will be provided. To make a request please email callor visit us in person at700 4th St. Charlotte NC 28202.
BENEFITS
The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to all employees.
Clickhereto learn more about the City of Charlottes benefits.
The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcoholfree workplace.
Employment Type
Full-Time
