Code Enforcement Officer I

City of Hendersonville • Hendersonville, NC

2h

About The Position

The City of Hendersonville, located in Henderson County, North Carolina, is seeking a Code Enforcement Officer I. Hendersonville is a mountain community known for its historic districts, recreational opportunities, and thriving downtown. The Development Assistance Department, responsible for reviewing land development, administering the Main Street Program and Historic Preservation Commission, and ensuring compliance with adopted codes and regulations, is seeking to fill this role. This department enforces the City of Hendersonville Zoning Ordinance, including building setbacks, parking requirements, landscaping, and signs, as well as staffing the Board of Adjustment. Additionally, the department enforces the Flood Prevention Ordinance, Minimum Housing Ordinance, and Nuisance Ordinance.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the City of Hendersonville Zoning Ordinance, Flood Prevention Ordinance, Minimum Housing Ordinance, and Nuisance Ordinance.
• Ability to review development projects for compliance with codes and regulations.
• Skills in grant writing and administration.
• Experience in enforcing zoning regulations, including setbacks, parking, landscaping, and signs.
• Ability to staff the Board of Adjustment.
• Familiarity with planning documents such as the Zoning Ordinance, Zoning Map, Subdivision Ordinance, Comprehensive Plan, Parks and Greenspace Plan, Pedestrian Plan, and Bicycle Plan.

Responsibilities

• Review the physical development of land within Hendersonville and Hendersonville’s Extraterritorial Jurisdiction.
• Administer the Main Street Program and the Historic Preservation Commission.
• Review development projects to assure compliance with adopted codes and regulations.
• Maintain and update the Zoning Ordinance, Zoning Map, Subdivision Ordinance, 2030 Comprehensive Plan, Parks and Greenspace Plan, Pedestrian Plan, Bicycle Plan, and other related policy documents.
• Grant writing and administration.
• Host special events downtown and in Historic Districts.
• Enforce the City of Hendersonville Zoning Ordinance, including building setbacks, parking requirements, landscaping, and signs.
• Staff the Board of Adjustment.
• Enforce the Flood Prevention Ordinance, Minimum Housing Ordinance, and Nuisance Ordinance.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed