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Code Enforcement Officer



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Code Enforcement Officer

This listing closes on 6/30/2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada).

Employer

Town of Chapel Hill

Salary

$42,828.00 - $56,980.00 Annually

Location

Chapel Hill, NC

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

23/24-01886

Department

Building & Developmental Services

Opening Date

12/10/2024

Closing Date

6/30/2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)

Summary

The purpose of this position is to enforce and administer Town ordinances to include but not limited housing and zoning, NC State General Statutes, and North Carolina State Building Codes. This is accomplished by logging, investigating and processing complaints; issuing, notices, stop work orders, condemnation notices and civil penalties and documenting course of action. 

This position is open until filled and may close prior to the posted end date.

Essential Functions

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Accepts and logs formal and informal complaints as they are reported; 
  • Generates and performs site inspections of property to investigate and verify potential violations; 
  • Follows up on complaints;
  • Issues written notices, orders or civil penalties as necessary;
  • Enforces and administers codes as necessary to gain compliance; 
  • Documents all actions and communications; 
  • Conducts meetings and hearings with citizens and property owners to resolve outstanding violations;
  • Conducts research as needed to verify or resolve violations; 
  • Provides testimony to support cases as necessary;
  • Other duties as assigned.

 SUPERVISION EXERCISED
  None
  
 PHYSICAL DEMANDS
  The work is typically performed while sitting, climbing, stooping, walking and standing. The employee uses equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity.
  
 WORK ENVIRONMENT
 The work is performed in an office, a vehicle, outdoors, in residential and commercial construction, and on active construction sites. 

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the job.
 
KNOWLEDGE OF
 Local ordinances, North Carolina General Statutes, and construction/trade codes
 Methods and practices utilized in the building trade and/or enforcement
 
ABILITY TO

Solve problems and make sound decisions
Perform mathematical calculations and utilize various hand tools and protective equipment

Utilize and effectively operate a personal computer and various word processing and
database software applications such as Microsoft office suite and other related software
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and customers
Communicate effectively orally and in writing
Work Independently with little direction
Maintain records and prepare reports as needed
Interact with the public and solve violations and conflicts using tact and good customer service skills
Make presentations to the public and public officials
Enter crawlspaces, attics and other areas of limited mobility
Drive a vehicle to perform required inspections
Model behaviors that are consistent with our values of RESPECT.
 
EDUCATION
High school diploma or equivalent.
 
EXPERIENCE
Two years of progressively responsible related experience in the fields of enforcement, inspections and/or construction.
 
CERTIFICATION
Possession of a valid driver's license issued by the State of North Carolina or the ability to readily obtain one. Maintenance of valid license in good standing is required for this job.



Supplemental Information

This classification has been designated as Safety Sensitive and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

This position is driving essential and must conform to the requirements of the Town's Accident and Safe Driving procedures.  


GRADE 212 

The Town of Chapel Hill offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to regular full time and part time employees.

Health Insurance

Health insurance is effective the first day of employment.  The town will provide full-time employees group medical insurance including family coverage. Employees and the town will share equally in the additional cost of the base plan for dependent coverage if employees desire to purchase such coverage for family members.

Retirement Health Savings Plan 

Employees hired after June 30, 2010,  in a regular full-time or regular part- time position are required to participate in the Retirement Health Savings Plan.  Contributions are taken on a pre-tax basis.  The current contribution amount is 1%. 

Dental Insurance

Dental insurance is optional and is paid for by the employee.  Coverage for eligible dependents is also available.

Paid Time Off

  • Vacation/Annual Leave: Employees in regular full or part time positions earn between 12 and 26 days per year depending upon length of Town service.  
  • Sick Leave: Employees in full or part time regular positions earn 12 days per year.
  • Paid Parental Leave: Eligible employees receive 6 weeks of Paid Parental Leave after birth or placement of a child in the home for adoption or foster care. This leave does not come from Employee's leave bank.
  • Paid Holidays: There are 12 official Town holidays.  Employees in full or part time regular positions are eligible for paid holiday time.
  • Personal Leave: All employees in full or part time regular positions are granted 3 days of personal leave per year.  This leave is non-cumulative

Local Government Retirement System

All employees in regular full or part time position are required to contribute to the retirement system.  Contributions are taken on a pre-tax basis.  The current contribution amount is 6%. 

Supplemental Retirement Plans

  • NC 401(k)-The Town makes a contribution of 5% to the 401(k) for all regular full and part time employees.  There is no employee match required.  Employees have the option of making contributions on a pre or post tax basis.  The plan is administered by Prudential.
  • 457 Deferred Compensation Plan-Town of Chapel Hill employees have the option of making contributions to a 457.  The Town does not make contributions to this plan.  The plan is administered by ICMA.

Disability Insurance

  • Town Provided: The Town provides both short term and long term disability insurance to all regular full or part time employees.  The plan will pay up to 50% of the employee's base income for non-job related injuries.
  • Voluntary Short Term Disability: Employees have the option of purchasing supplemental disability insurance.  This plan will pay employees a maximum of 25% of their base weekly earnings up to $400.

Life Insurance

The Town provides full and part time regular employees with an individual term life insurance policy.  Employees have the option of purchasing additional life insurance for a small fee.  Dependent life insurance is also available.

Direct Deposit

All employees hired after July 1, 2007 are required to have direct deposit.

Other Benefits

  • Credit Union: Employees of the Town of Chapel Hill are eligible to open accounts at the Local Government Federal Credit Union.
  • Parking is provided free of charge at or near worksites
  • Annual longevity payment beginning with the 5th year of full or part time regular employment
  • Tuition assistance is available upon completion of the initial probationary period
  • Town has a Housing Assistance Program that assists employees secure housing in Town see the following https://www.chapelhillaffordablehousing.org/employee-housing

Employer
Town of Chapel Hill
Phone
(919) 968-2700
Website
https://www.townofchapelhill.org
Address
405 Martin Luther King Jr blvd

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27514

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