Code Enforcement Officer

Duties
Performs intermediate technical work enforcing the zoning ordinance and various environmental codes; does related work as required. Work is performed under the regular supervision of the Inspections Director, with additional work assigned by the Development Director.

Distinguishing Features of the Class
An employee in this class is required to possess a general knowledge of practices and procedures associated with managing building and local land use and zoning code compliance and perform a variety of administrative and paraprofessional functions. The position manages the administration of code issues from discovery to compliance which requires excellent communications skills and knowledge of compliance tools provided in local, state and federal regulations. While applicants will not be expected to be familiar with the Mebane Unified Development Ordinance upon hiring, a working knowledge of this document is required within six months. The position will spend a significant amount of time developing, maintaining and enforcing compliance processes and procedures as well as conducting administrative tasks. The Code Enforcement Officer works closely with internal and external customers on a regular basis to provide customer service on data management, inspections and code issues.

Illustrative Examples of Work
Enforcing zoning ordinance and various environmental and minimum housing codes; inspecting properties; maintaining records; preparing reports. (These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)
• Investigates violations associated with minimal housing, abandoned structures, abandoned property, weeds, junk and other nuisances identified by the codes of the City of Mebane.
• Enforces the Mebane Unified Development Ordinance.
• Researches statutes and code regulations; provides advice to the public on code
applications, ordinances and statutes.
• Conducts field inspections and on-site inspections of property, existing and proposed land
use, vehicles, signs, landscaping, parking and rights-of-way to determine compliance
with code regulations.
• Initiates action on violations; issues citations to resolve code violations; continues follow-
up enforcement as necessary; files, logs and maintains records.
• Consults with citizens, contractors, architects and engineers regarding their application to
help ensure compliance with ordinances, regulations and codes.
• Removes illegal signs from rights-of way.
• Installs and removes public hearing signs.
• Performs related tasks as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Thorough knowledge of North Carolina zoning laws and various environmental codes; • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, site plans and designs to ensure compliance with
appropriate ordinances and codes;
• General knowledge of legal procedures related to the enforcement of ordinances and codes;
• Ability to prepare factual reports and present same to appropriate board or council;
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with contractors, public
officials, associates and the general public;
• Ability to enforce ordinances and regulations with firmness, tact and impartiality.

Educations and Experience
Considerable experience as a building code, zoning, or nuisance abatement official, police officer, or equivalent enforcement role preferred. Requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent.

Special Requirements
• A valid North Carolina driver’s license
• Proficiency or fluency in speaking Spanish preferred

Position open until filled.

Salary: $44,777-$55,632

TO APPLY: http://www.cityofmebane.com/city_hall/departments/human_resources/employment_opportunities