The Town of Morrisville is seeking a new Code Enforcement Officer due to a recent promotion.  The position performs intermediate administrative and enforcement work in the enforcement of Town ordinances, regulations and related codes.  Work is performed under the general supervision of the Planning Manager.

Example of Duties

• Enforces the Town’s Unified Development Ordinance and Code of Ordinances.
• Detects and investigates zoning violations identifies and researches property owners; resolves zoning violations through appropriate procedures.
• Identifies and researches property owners, obtains and documents evidence and prepares, issues, resolves and maintains notices of violation and other files for zoning, public nuisance, abandoned vehicles and abandoned structures.
• Schedules and conducts meetings to provide information and guidance for code compliance and violation notices.
• Answers questions from citizens, contractors and builders concerning ordinance provisions and enforcement regulations.
• Interprets, issues and reviews,  sign permit applications.
• Conducts residential planning department lot finals for site plan compliance.
• Works with other departmental staff to resolve and analyze complaints, violations and enforcement issues.
• Ensures the status of received complaints is updated on the Town’s Concern Reporter public portal.
• Performs periodic weekend zoning compliance enforcement.
• Conducts tree protection inspections for development projects. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of the Unified Development Ordinance, Sign Ordinance, and related codes
• Thorough knowledge of the methods and procedures used in code enforcement
• Knowledge of or ability to learn the Town’s plan and code enforcement processing software
• Knowledge of state code enforcement statutes
• Ability to detect zoning violations
• Ability to read and interpret plans
• Firmness and tact in enforcing zoning, sign, and related ordinances and codes
• Ability to operate a personal computer, including some knowledge of applicable software packages
• Ability to plan work and work independently
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with property owners, contractors, and the general public

The Must Haves (Minimum Qualifications)

• High School Diploma

Set Yourself Apart (Preferred Qualifications)

• Associates Degree or higher in Planning, Public Administration or a related field
• 1-2 years of Code Enforcement experience