Code Enforcement Officer I

About this role

The City of Asheville is seeking a Code Enforcement Officer to join the Development Services team as a building safety inspector. The ideal candidate would have a construction background in the building, plumbing, mechanical, and /or electrical trades. Code Enforcement Officials are responsible for enforcing codes and regulations for commercial and residential construction projects.<br>The City of Asheville’s Development Services Department is composed of a team of dedicated professionals who stay committed to the City Council’s goals. The Inspections Division completes over 36,000 inspections per year. Our approach focuses on compliance, rather than enforcement, in an effort to remain an effective, efficient, consistent, responsive, and solution-oriented organization. The ideal candidate for this position will have knowledge and experience with North Carolina codes, excellent written and oral communication skills, computer skills, and excellent interpersonal skills.

Requirements

<p style="margin: 0pt 0px 9pt; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;" data-pasted="true"><span style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;">We know your time is valuable. Applicants who meet the following minimum requirements or have comparable experience and/or education will be considered</span><span style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;"><strong style=" font-weight: 700;">:</strong></span></p><ul style="padding-left: 2rem; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 3pt; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><li>High school diploma or equivalency supplemented by vocational course work and /or special training in&nbsp;building, plumbing, mechanical, and /or electrical&