Code Enforcement Officer I

City of Hendersonville•Hendersonville, NC

4h•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for performing professional enforcement of portions of the City’s Code of Ordinances, including Zoning, Nuisance, Building & Building Regulations Ordinances, including Minimum Housing, among others as assigned. Responsible for performing professional inspection and enforcement support to the City’s Zoning Administrator in the enforcement of the City’s Code of Ordinances. Work consists of professional and customer service tasks enforcing the City’s Code of Ordinances including inspecting sites, interpreting and explaining ordinances to the public, working with planning staff to ensure compliance with existing permits and working with property owners to comply with local rules and regulations. Work also includes processing enforcement paperwork and may require appearance in court cases. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Zoning Administrator and is evaluated based on attaining individual performance objectives, feedback from the public served and observation.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Zoning Law, Zoning Administration, Planning, or related area; and one (1) year of experience in code enforcement experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Possession of a valid driver’s license to operate a motor vehicle. Requirement exists at the time of hire and as a condition of continued employment.
Completion of the Planning & Development Regulation Course and associated Examination; conducted by the UNC School of Government within 12 months of hire.
Knowledge of technical ordinances, codes and regulations pertaining to land use, zoning, subdivision, site design and minimum code areas.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of zoning and other code enforcement functions.
Knowledge of governmental laws, programs and services related to the code enforcement processes and procedures.
Knowledge of legal procedures related to enforcement of laws and ordinances and regulations.
Skills in conflict resolution; computer applications; research related to code enforcement duties.
Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written forms.
Ability to enforce ordinances and regulations with firmness, tact and impartiality.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with contractors, associates and the general public.
Ability to interpret local ordinances, rules and regulations.
Ability to document and complete required records and reports.

Responsibilities

Responds to and investigates, conducting all associated inspections, complaints and requests from citizens for violations of the City’s Code of Ordinances, including zoning, nuisance abatement, junked vehicles, commercial maintenance, minimum housing and other provisions of the City Code.
Conducts proactive on-site inspections of existing development for code compliance including setbacks, lot size and width, landscaping, colors, screening, and related appearance issues
Makes interpretations of ordinance provisions under supervision of the Zoning Administrator.
Prepares a variety of written reports, memos and correspondence related to enforcement activities, including the maintenance of work activity records and follow-up actions.
Issues violation citations and civil penalties for violations of the Code of Ordinances.
Provides on-going monitoring and follow up on actions taken, working with the Zoning Administrator to ensure property owners comply with local ordinances and remedy violations.
Communicates with the general public regarding compliance with the City Code of Ordinances in instances of general inquiry and in pursuit of zoning compliance and sign permits. In this capacity they assist with daily inquiries from the public regarding ordinance interpretation of zoning and land use requirements, referring technical and precedent setting questions to planning staff.
Processes and Issues Zoning Compliance and Sign permits.
Assists in posting required public notices as assigned.
Performs other related job duties as assigned.