Code Enforcement Officer

Salary : $47,229.46 AnnuallyLocation : Rockingham County, NCJob Type: Full Time RegularJob Number: 01791Department: Planning and InspectionsDivision: Code EnforcementOpening Date: 06/08/2026Closing Date: ContinuousSummaryRockingham County is an equal opportunity employer and will comply with federal and state statutes regarding discrimination in employment.Performsintermediate technical work enforcing zoning ordinances and various environmental codes, inspecting properties, maintaining records, preparing reports, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Director of Community Development.• Paid Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance• Onsite wellness/medical clinic• Onsite fitness center• Retirement• Flexible Spending• Paid Vacation, Sick & Holidays• Bereavement• Community Service Leave• Weekends Off (varies by position)• Flexible Work Schedules & Telework Options (varies by position)• Tuition Reimbursement• 401-K & 457 Plans with county match up to 1% of base salaryExamples of DutiesInvestigate and enforce solid waste, environmental health, and zoning code and issues notice violations, citations, demolition permits, and burning permits.Advise citizens and customers of the ordinances and resolve issues.Provide Security for the Government Building.Operate as a Deputy Sheriff.Provide security for Commissioner meetings, Planning Board meetings, and the Department of Social Services meetings.Develop case files with evidence of crime to present to the legal team for court.Provide the Department of Social Services with assistance during supervised visits.Direct people who are in violation on compliance.SUPERVISION:Received: Works under the Supervision of the Director of Community Development.Supervision Given: (If supervisor list positions supervised)INTERPERSONAL CONTACT• Strong verbal and written communication.• Positive interaction with citizens, vendors, etc.• Internally interacts with the Department of Social Services, Adult Protective Services, Child Protective Services, Emergency Medical Services, Board of Commissioners, County Administration, Environmental Health, Inspections, Central Permitting, Planning, and Zoning.• External interactions are with Fire Departments, Rescue Squads, NCDEQ, OSHA, and EPA conducting investigations and joint work.RECRUITMENT STANDARDS (Core Competencies):• Problem solving abilities.• BLET Certification.• Critical thinking.• Attention to detail.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:• General knowledge of building construction materials and methods and of stages of construction when violations and defects may be most easily observed and corrected.• General knowledge of State building and related codes, laws, and ordinances• General knowledge of State building practices, policies, rules, and regulations.• Some knowledge of GIS.• Ability to detect poor workmanship, inferior materials and hazards of fire and collapse.• Ability to read and interpret codes, manufacturer specifications and building site plans and apply code requirements to visual inspections.• Ability to learn permitting software.• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and blueprints accurately and to compare them with construction in process.• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.• Ability to make public presentations.• Ability to enforce ordinances and regulations with firmness, tact, and impartiality.• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, business owners, builders, engineers, architects, elected officials, and the General public.Physical Activities, Visual Acuity, and Working Conditions for this Position.Climbing - Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized. This factor is important if the amount and kind of climbing required exceeds that required for ordinary locomotionBalancing - Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. This factor is important if the amount and kind of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibriumStooping - Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full use of the lower extremities and back musclesKneeling - Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or kneesCrouching - Bending the body downward and forward by bending legs and spineCrawling - Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feetReaching - Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any directionStanding - Remaining upright on the feet, particularly for sustained periods of timeWalking - Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to anotherPushing - Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force to thrust forward, downward, or outwardPulling - Using upper extremities to exert force to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motionLifting - Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of the upper extremities and back musclesFingering - Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with whole hand or arm as in handlingGrasping - Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palmFeeling - Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature, or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertipsTalking - Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; those activities where detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed to other workers accurately, loudly, or quicklyHearing - Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction, and having the ability to receive detailed information through oral communications, and making fine discriminations in soundRepetitive Motions- Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands and/or fingersPhysical Requirements of This PositionMedium Work- Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objectsVisual acuity requirements including color, depth perception and field of visionEmployee is required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned (i.e., custodial, food services, general labor, etc.) or to make general observations of facilities or structures (i.e., security guard, inspection, etc.)The conditions the worker will be subject to in this positionEmployee is subject to both environmental conditions: Activities occur inside and outsideEmployee is subject to extreme cold: Temperatures typically below 32 degrees for periods of more than one hour. Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions such as wind and humidityEmployee is subject to noise: There is sufficient noise to cause Employee to shout to be heard above the ambient noise levelEmployee is subject to vibration: Exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities or whole bodyEmployee is subject to hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicalsEmployee is subject to atmospheric conditions: One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system of the skin: fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilationEmployee is subject to oils: There is air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluidsEmployee frequently is in close quarters, crawl spaces, shafts, manholes, small, enclosed rooms, small sewage and water line pipes and other areas, which could cause claustrophobiaEmployee is required to function in narrow aisles or passagewaysEmployee is exposed to infectious diseases.Employee is required to function around prisoners or institutional patientsMinimum QualificationsMinimum Education and Experience: High school diploma or GED and considerable experience in the building construction trade and have obtained Basic Law Enforcement Training Certification and one (1) - four (4) years of directly related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.License or Certification Requirements:• Valid NC Driver's License.• NC Basic Law Enforcement Training Certification.The Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program is intended to encourage individuals to enter and continue to work full-time in public service jobs. If you have student loans and you are selected for full-time employment with Rockingham County, you may qualify for forgiveness of the remaining balance due on your William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan after you have made 120 qualifying payments on those loans while employed full-time by certain public service employers. Click on the link below to see whether you might qualify.Medical, Dental, and Vision InsuranceFor Full Time employees in a regular position, insurance is available and effective the first day of the following month after having worked for an entire month. The County currently pays 100% of the cost for regular employees working at least 30 hours per week. Dependent coverage is also available.Paid Time OffThis benefit is available to regular employees working at least 20 hours per week. Time off includes:Vacation/Annual LeaveSick LeavePaid Holidays .BereavementLocal Government Retirement SystemAll 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 PlansNC 401(k)- Employees have the option of making contributions on a pre or post tax basis to a 401(k) and on a pre tax basis to a a 457(b) plan. Contributions will be matched by the county, up to 1% or their annual base salary.Other InsuranceInsurance such as life, short term disability, and cancer care are available to regular employees and can be paid through payroll deduction.Direct DepositAll employees are required to have direct deposit.Other BenefitsAnnual longevity payment beginning with the 6th full year of full or part time regular employment01As part of the application process for a position in the Sheriff Office, you are required to fill out the North Carolina Sheriff's Education and Training Standards Commission Personal History Statement, Form F-3. You must complete this form by going to On this site, be sure to fill out the "Sheriff F-3" Form. Please note that this form is lengthy and may take a few days to complete.In addition to the Sheriff F-3 form, you will be required to submit an authorization for release of information, a "Release" and a background check form. Please go to www.rockinghamsheriff.com/careers to access these additional forms. Be sure to review the Instructions form before completing any other form. Faliure to complete and submit all forms will remove your application from consideration. Do you understand this requirement? YesNo02Do you have a high school diploma or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge or abilities to perform the essential functions of the Sheriff Deputy/ Code Enforcement Officer position? YesNo03Do you possess a valid Driver's License in the State of NC? YesNo04Are you at least 21 years of age? Yes No YesNoRequired Question

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