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Code Enforcement Officer
- City of Durham (Durham, NC)
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Code Enforcement Officer
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Code Enforcement Officer
Salary
$49,737.00 - $77,169.00 Annually
Location
Durham, NC
Job Type
Full time with benefits
Remote Employment
Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number
25-05716
Department
Planning & Development
Opening Date
11/20/2025
Closing Date
12/4/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
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Position Description
Work, Serve, Thrive. With the City of Durham
Advance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve.
Hiring Range: $49,737.00 - $59,684.40
Work Day/Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm
A flexible work environment, top-notch management, highly qualified, competent staff and opportunities for career advancement and professional success make the Planning & Development Department a great place to work. We help plan and direct Durham’s growth to support a high quality of life, a robust economy, and a sustainable, equitable, and accessible Durham for generations to come. We work collaboratively with other agencies and the community in a fast- paced, innovative environment looking for solutions to today’s land-use, community planning, and infrastructure challenges. If you’re talented, creative and focused on serving the community, join our team!
The Zoning Code Enforcement Officer plays a key role in upholding the City Durham’s Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) by performing technical and investigative work to ensure compliance with land use regulations. This position is responsible for responding to complaints, conducting on-site inspections, documenting violations, and initiating enforcement actions. Work is performed in both field and office settings and requires frequent interaction with the public, property owners, and other City and County departments.
Duties/Responsibilities
+ Conduct investigations of potential violations of zoning and land use regulations.
+ Responds to public complaints and service requests regarding possible code violations.
+ Patrols assigned geographic areas to proactively identify and document violations.
+ Performs site inspections and monitors progress toward compliance.
+ Compiles and maintains accurate case files, including written reports, photographs, and digital documentation.
+ Issues Notices of Violation and civil citations in accordance with City ordinances.
+ Prepares and sends notification letters and legal documentation.
+ Coordinates with residents, property owners, other City departments, and outside agencies.
+ Attends public meetings and hearings; testifies in court or before quasi-judicial boards when required.
+ Educates the public on zoning codes, enforcement processes, and compliance requirements.
+ Updates and maintains data in electronic case management systems and enforcement databases.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
+ Working knowledge of municipal, state, and federal zoning and land use regulations.
+ Ability to interpret and apply zoning codes and ordinances accurately and consistently.
+ Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).
+ Strong written and verbal communication skills.
+ Ability to remain professional and composed in confrontational or stressful situations.
+ Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in documentation and recordkeeping.
Minimum Qualifications & Experience
+ High school diploma or equivalent (GED, HiSET, or TASC).
+ Three (3) years of related experience involving zoning, code enforcement, or a related regulatory field.
+ Valid North Carolina Class C Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record within 60 days of hire.
+ Must obtain North Carolina Zoning Enforcement Officer Certification within 18 months of hire.
Benefits – General Full-Time Employees
+ 12-13 paid holidays per year
+ 13 standard work days of vacation per year
+ 13 standard work days of sick leave per year, which accumulates indefinitely; sick leave may be used toward early retirement
+ 2 weeks paid military leave per year
+ Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life insurance plans
+ State and City retirement plans
+ Short and long term disability plans
+ Paid temporary disability leave for specified conditions
+ City contribution of 13.6% into the N.C. State Retirement System
+ Paid funeral leave
+ Employee Assistance Program - personal and family counseling
+ Paid life insurance equal to annual salary
+ 48 hours for volunteer work each year*
+ 4 hours parental leave each year
+ Workman's Compensation Insurance
+ 457 Deferred Compensation Plans
Benefits - Part-Time (1,000 hours or more per year)
+ 401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary)
+ State retirement plan
Benefits Part-Time (Average 30 hours per week over 12 month period)
+ 401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary)
+ State retirement plan effective first day of the month following date of hire
+ Health insurance effective first day of the month following date of hire
+ Dental and life insurance, after one year of service
+ Pro-rated vacation, pro-rated sick, pro-rated floating holiday, parttime holiday pay (based on scheduled hours for that day) after one year of service
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Where did you first hear about this opportunity?
+ City of Durham Website
+ Walk in
+ Job fair
+ Employee referral
+ Professional organization ***Please list the organization in "other" box below***
+ Internet posting ***Please list the specific web site in the "other" box below***
+ Craig's List
+ Facebook
+ LinkedIn
+ GlassDoor
+ governmentjobs.com
+ Monster.com
+ Indeed.com
+ Employment Security Commission
+ Magazine/Newspaper
+ Other
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If you listed "other" above please give specific web site, organization, or publication.
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Please select your highest level of COMPLETED education.
+ Less than a High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC)
+ High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC)
+ Associates Degree
+ Bachelor's Degree
+ Master's Degree
+ Doctoral Degree (PhD, Juris Doctorate)
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How many years of related experience do you have involving zoning, code enforcement, or a related regulatory field?
+ No related experience
+ Less than 1 year of related experience
+ 1 year but less than 3 years of related experience
+ 3 years but less than 5 years of related experience
+ 5 or more years of related experience
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Briefly describe your related experience. If you do not have relevant experience, please enter “N/A.”
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Do you have knowledge of applicable laws and regulatory codes/ordinances relevant to permitting and compliance?
+ Yes
+ No
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Please describe your technical and/or administrative experience with interpreting and enforcing compliance with municipal codes and ordinances. If no experience, enter “N/A.”
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How would you rate your experience with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)?
+ No experience
+ Beginner level
+ Intermediate level
+ Advanced level
+ Expert level
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Please describe any experience you have working with the public. If no experience, enter “N/A.”
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Do you currently possess a North Carolina Association of Zoning Officials certification?
+ Yes, I currently possess the certification.
+ No, but I am willing and able to obtain certification within 18 months of hire.
+ No, and I am NOT willing and able to obtain certification within 18 months of hire.
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