NEOGOV · 2 months ago
Code Enforcement Officer I
Wilson, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$50K/yr - $69K/yr
1+ years expThe City of Wilson is known for innovation and outstanding service, and they are seeking a Code Enforcement Officer I to perform technical inspections of buildings to ensure compliance with the city building code, minimum housing code, nuisance code, and zoning code. The role involves varied inspection duties and responding to citizen complaints regarding code violations.
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Responsibilities
Performs various building, housing and nuisance code inspections
Responds to and investigates citizen complaints regarding alleged code violations
Reviews residential and commercial building plans
Reviews and approves applications for building permits
Maintains records, files, and daily work sheet
Attends inspection and department staff meetings
Attends educational courses and seminars to maintain required certifications
Meets with customers to discuss plans and explain code requirements
Inspects daycare homes and centers, group homes and adult care homes and centers
Performs other related duties as assigned
Determines habitability of dwellings and investigates abandoned buildings for determination of reparability
Issues warnings, official notices, stop work orders and citations as necessary to obtain compliance with appropriate codes
Qualification
Required
Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education
Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the work of subordinate positions to be able to answer questions and resolve problems, usually associated with one to three years of experience or service
Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of North Carolina for the type of vehicle or equipment operated
Possession of or ability to readily obtain the appropriate state certification for the type of inspection(s) conducted. At a minimum, a Level I standard certification shall be held in at least one of the following: Building, Plumbing, Mechanical or Electrical. A Level I probationary certificate may also be considered but as a condition of continued employment a Level I standard certificate must be achieved within two years
Knowledge of building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems construction and installation
Knowledge of department and city policies and procedures and federal, state, and local codes, laws and regulations
Skill in performing inspections of new and existing homes and commercial buildings
Skill in the condemnation/demolition process of commercial buildings
Skill in the operation of computers and other standard office equipment
Skill in planning, organization, and decision making
Skill in interpersonal relations
Skill in oral and written communication
Ability to prepare factual reports and present same to appropriate boards or commissions
Benefits
Paid vacation and sick leave
Paid holidays (maximum 12 per year)
Health/dental/vision insurance
Membership in the North Carolina Local Government Employees' Retirement System
5% 401(k) contribution
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for medical and childcare expenses
Paid Life Insurance
Teladoc (Telemedicine)
Supplementary benefits including critical care, cancer, accident, medical bridge, long and short term disability and term and whole life insurance.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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