HNS Code Enforcement Inspector #2407-321000-01
Hourly Grade 14, Job Code 321000
- Date Opened
- Tuesday, July 09, 2024 1:50 PM
- Close Date
- Monday, July 22, 2024 11:59 PM
- Section
- Housing & Neighborhood Services
- Salary
- Salary is $56,000 to $60,000, based on experience
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Introduction
The City
of Charlotte is the largest municipality in North Carolina and the 15th largest
city in the United States, with a total population of more than 897,000
citizens. A major commerce center, Charlotte hosts several of the nation’s
largest banks and technology companies.
Also known as the Queen City, Charlotte is home to the Carolina Panthers, the Charlotte Hornets and the NASCAR Hall of Fame. We work hard to ensure that the community will be a winning city for everyone – a truly remarkable place to live, work, learn and play. Join us in helping to keep our City thriving, ensuring upward mobility and advancement in the workplace.
Overview
Charlotte’s local government, with more than 7,500
employees and a $3.3 billion budget, works hard to ensure that the community
will be a winning city for everyone – a truly remarkable place to live, work, learn
and play.
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; CharMeck 311, which provides important
information and services for customers in the City of Charlotte and Mecklenburg
County; and Youth Programs, which works with youth and young adults in the
community to provide resources and opportunities for growth and upward
mobility.
Function
Summary
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.
Major Duties and 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.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
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.
Preferred Qualification
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.
Minimum Qualifications
Requires
a high school diploma or equivalent and must receive a State Building Inspection
certification within three years of employment.
Conditions of Employment
The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.
Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.
Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.
The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
How To Apply
Apply online.
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job.
You are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby where we have workstations available. Our office is located at 700 East 4th Street, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28202. Our hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EST), excluding official City holidays.
Anyone seeking an accommodation to apply for a job may call (704) 336-2285 for assistance or you may email questions to CityHrJobPostingsNotify@ci.charlotte.nc.us.
Benefits
The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to all employees.
Click here to learn more about the City of Charlotte’s benefits.
The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.
In Conclusion