Code Enforcement Inspector

City of Charlotte•Kent, OH

1d•$28 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

Welcome to the City of Charlotte, America’s Queen City, a diverse and inclusive community where people work together to help everyone thrive. The mission of the City of Charlotte is to deliver quality public services and promote the safety, health, and quality of life for all residents. 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.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent
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 problem-solving skills
Must have ability to use a personal computer and related technology to prepare reports and correspondence
Valid driver's license required
Ability to obtain a City driving permit
Background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s)
Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination.
During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.

Nice To Haves

Graduation from a two-year 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

Responsibilities

Performs technical work conducting inspections of properties to ensure compliance with City's Housing, Health & Sanitation, Unified Development and Parking Ordinances
Serves as neighborhood liaison for code enforcement issues
Inspects single and multi-family 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 City's ordinance enforcement programs
Serves as a member of Service Area team with an objective to identify and connect all H&NS functions