Zoning Technician/Code Enforcement Officer
The City of Morganton is seeking a team-oriented, organized, self-motivated individual to help keep Morganton beautiful!
Duties and responsibilities include:
- Conducts field inspections to uncover potential violations of city codes and ordinances including zoning, nuisance and property maintenance.
- Investigates violations and citizen complaints; provides information to the public.
- Documents and retains records of complaints, investigations, and actions.
- Additional duties include issuing permits, answering questions, and providing assistance to citizens, builders and architects.
- Must have the ability to become thoroughly knowledgeable of technical ordinances, codes and regulations pertaining to land use, zoning, subdivision, site design, and minimum code areas.
This position requires tact in dealing with the public, strong attention to detail and documentation and proper adherence to procedure. Desired qualifications include: Associate’s degree in Criminal Justice, Urban Planning, Horticulture, Landscape Architecture or related field or equivalent; one to four years of experience in code enforcement or a related field. Possession of a valid NC Driver’s License and a good driving record is required. The successful candidate will possess NC Zoning Official Certification or have the ability to attain the certification within two years.
Salary range is $36,938 – $55,407; starting salary will depend on experience and qualifications.
While the position will remain open until we find the right teammate, interested candidates should submit application before March 28, 2022 to be considered in the first review.
