An employee in this class performs technical, administrative, and investigative work in the enforcement of minimum housing ordinances and related provisions for the City. The employee also enforces the Order to Repair ordinance. Duties include taking complaints; making site visits to verify problems; inspecting and reinspecting properties; researching ownership records; contacting and discussing problems with homeowners, tenants and landlords; issuing notices of violations; preparing documentation for court cases when applicable; and maintaining records of activities. Work includes interpreting and explaining ordinances to the public and working with owners to comply with the local rules and regulations. The employee is exposed to inside and outside environmental conditions, vicious animals, and irate citizens. Work is supervised by the Planning director and is evaluated through conferences, review of assigned projects, and reactions of the public and property owners.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Planning, Engineering, Geography, Landscape Architecture or a related field;
• Experience in building construction to include plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems.
• Administrative and record-keeping skills with an equivalent combination of education and experience are required.
• Or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Possession of a valid North Carolina Driver's License.
• Possession of State of North Carolina Level I Building Code Inspector license in the areas required and within the timeframes specified by the City preferred.