Code Enforcement Officer

This job will be accepting job applications until the position is filled.

Annual Salary:

$0.00 - $0.00

Hourly:

Department:

Livability & Tourism, Public Safety

Division:

Livability

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

Job Description:

Position Summary

This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with municipal codes, ordinances, and permit requirements by performing inspections, investigating complaints, and enforcing regulations to protect public safety and community livability standards.

Essential Job Duties

• Perform systematic inspections of assigned areas to identify and document potential violations of municipal codes, ordinances, and permit requirements
• Investigate citizen complaints by conducting field inspections and gathering information related to alleged violations
• Verify proper permits for property owners and contractors
• Communicate with property owners, residents, and business owners to explain inspection findings and encourage voluntary compliance before issuing citations
• Research municipal codes to determine specific violations and required actions
• Issue formal notices of violation and other enforcement documents when voluntary compliance is not achieved within established timelines
• Prepare detailed case materials for legal proceedings and testify in court when necessary
• Patrol neighborhoods and business districts to proactively identify potential code violations related to overgrown vegetation, abandoned vehicles, garbage disposal, and other livability issues
• Conduct informational meetings with residents and property owners regarding code requirements
• Maintain accurate, detailed records of inspections, enforcement actions, and case statuses and prepare required reports in accordance with departmental standards
• Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 3-6 years of experience
• Experience in code enforcement, regulatory compliance, or related field
• Associate degree preferred
• Valid state-issued driver's license

Physical Demands

• Frequently walks and stands for extended periods
• Frequently travels throughout the community to conduct inspections and respond to violations
• Regularly operates a motor vehicle
• Frequently works in outdoor weather conditions
• Constantly observes and assesses property conditions
• Frequently communicates with property owners and residents
• Occasionally climbs stairs or ladders for inspections
• Regularly uses standard office equipment
• Occasionally lifts or moves items weighing up to 50 pounds

Work Environment

This position operates in both indoor and outdoor environments, including parks, streets, construction sites, public facilities, and office settings. Work involves regular travel throughout the community to conduct field inspections and enforcement activities with exposure to varying weather conditions. May require working evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled. During emergency situations, this position may be subject to 24-hour shifts or other emergency schedules as necessary.

Supervisory Responsibility

No supervisory responsibilities.

Disclaimer: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal laws. Management reserves the right to revise or change job descriptions, job duties, functions and requirements as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position. Employees are expected to report to work as scheduled, maintain regular attendance, and perform assigned duties during established work hours.

Employees of the City may be directed to train on emergency operations procedures for their respective department and position and may be required to execute these duties fully during times of emergency. This may or may not include assignment to the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) or other emergency duties as assigned.

The City of Charleston is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity ( EEOC) as a fundamental policy to be implemented and observed in our daily operation. Our full EEOC statement can be found on our website: www.charleston-sc.gov [charleston-sc.gov]