HNS Code Enforcement Inspector

Department: Housing & Neighborhood Services

Pay

$28.30 - $40.67 per hour

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Performs technical work conducting inspections of properties to ensure compliance with City's Housing, Health & Sanitation, Unified Development and Parking 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.

Requirements

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must obtain State Building Inspection Certification within three years of employment.
• Valid driver’s license required; ability to obtain a City driving permit.

Skills

• 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.
• Ability to use a personal computer and related technology to prepare reports and correspondence.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduation from a two-year college or university with a degree in business administration, public administration or related field with related work experience.
• Experience in residential construction or delivery of inspection/code enforcement services.

Benefits

The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.