Code Enforcement Inspector

City of Charlotte • Charlotte, NC

18h • $28 - $35

About The Position

Housing & Neighborhood Services focuses on creating vibrant, diverse neighborhoods through the delivery of five major service areas: Community Engagement, which works to create successful neighborhoods where people of diverse backgrounds and incomes can build successful lives; Code Enforcement, which works to improve the appearance of communities and maintain standards of living; Housing Services, which provides housing and other programs and services for families residing in the City of Charlotte; CharMeck311, which provides important information and services for customers in the City of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County; and the Office of Youth Opportunities, which works with youth and young adults in the community to provide resources and opportunities for growth and upward mobility. 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

• 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
• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent along with one year of relevant work experience.

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 and Zoning 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

Benefits

• The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.
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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees