Code Enforcement Officer

Town of Leland•Leland, NC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs difficult technical tasks related to the enforcement of land use, nuisance, and minimum housing ordinances, including field inspections, working with people to resolve violations, and related work as apparent or assigned. This position is designated as essential during emergency or disaster situations. Work is performed under the general direction of the Planning Manager.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in a related field and moderate experience in code enforcement, zoning, and minimum housing, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Possession of an appropriate driver's license valid in the State of North Carolina.
Possession of or the ability to obtain the North Carolina Certified Zoning Officials Certification within one year.
Thorough knowledge of zoning inspection and enforcement practices and regulations.
Thorough knowledge of minimum housing policies and ordinances.
Thorough knowledge of zoning practices and principles.
Ability to conduct field inspections year-round, during inclement weather, within confined spaces, in areas that may precarious.
Ability to operate equipment/software typically used within an office setting.
Ability to conduct themselves in a professional manner regardless of situation, including utilizing de-escalation and conflict resolution skills.
Ability to effectively communicate in both oral and written form, both in group and one on one settings.
Ability to perform varied assignments under appropriate degrees of supervision.
Ability to learn and apply those aspects of Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and standards pertinent to assigned areas of responsibility.
Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and blueprints accurately and to compare them with construction in process.
Ability to enforce ordinances and regulations with firmness, tact, and impartiality.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, property owners, legal officials, contractors, and the general public.
Ability to apply divided attention to planning, scheduling, and processing of code enforcement cases and other tasks.
Ability to apply logic and reasoning to various types of development reviews and code enforcement cases and inquiries.

Responsibilities

Conducts proactive code enforcement operations within the Town to identify zoning, minimum housing, and public nuisance compliance.
Responds to and investigates complaints regarding zoning, minimum housing, public nuisance, and land use code violations.
Prepares correspondence, reports, charts, diagrams, and legal documents necessary to resolve violations.
Works with various Town departments and agencies to identify problem areas and identify corrective actions.
Provides information to the public regarding code enforcement matters and the procedures related to the Board of Adjustment.
Maintains a database of code enforcement violation cases and fines collected.
Reads and interprets site plans, maps, land use regulations, and applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations as required.
Removes illegal signs within the Town’s jurisdiction.
Schedules and oversees abatement work performed by contractors to ensure compliance is satisfied.
Assists in the development of new policies, procedures, ordinances, and statistical data as needed.
Performs other duties as directed or assigned.
Integrates and aligns with organizational culture and leadership philosophy.