Code Enforcement Officer

City of Concord • Concord, NC

9d • $27 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to inspect construction projects and enforce the City code of ordinances, development ordinance, and housing codes.

Requirements

• Code enforcement principles and practices
• Building methods
• Construction materials
• Applicable local, state and federal laws, rules, and regulations
• Valid North Carolina Driver’s License
• Ability to obtain North Carolina Code Officials Standard Building Level 1 Certification within 3 years of hire
• Ability to obtain North Carolina Law and Administration for Code Enforcement Certification within 12 months of hire
• Acceptable driving record

Responsibilities

• Performs field inspections of residential, commercial, and public facilities for violations of minimum housing, zoning, and City code ordinances, removes and disposes of illegal or prohibited signs, and issues verbal warnings and stop-work orders to construction in non-compliance.
• Prepares and issues violation notices and civil citations, schedules and conducts formal hearings, maintains case files regarding inspections and violations, and prepares monthly reports.
• Receives complaints regarding defective structures, hazardous conditions, and structural failures or improper use of dwellings and commercial structures and responds with updates to these concerns.
• Conducts deed, title, and estate searches to determine legal ownership of properties and obtains administrative inspection warrants.
• Attends public meetings to address concerns and give updates and status on work.
• Posts property unfit for human habitation notices and issues orders to repair or demolish unsafe structures.
• Performs other similar duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed