Community Standards Officer

Community Standards Officer (Henry County, VA)

Welcome to Henry County, Virginia. One of the keys to our success is hiring good employees. Our employees are dedicated, service oriented individuals working together to serve our community.

We’re hiring a Community Standards Officer to help keep our community a great place to live, work, and visit.

Location:

Henry County Administration Building

Schedule:

Full-time | Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Salary: $47,315

• Enforce county ordinances related to tall grass and weeds, trash and clutter, inoperative vehicles, outdoor tire storage, illegal outdoor storage, sign violations, and other exterior property or zoning issues.
• Investigate citizen complaints, conduct field inspections, document violations with notes and photographs, and track cases from start to finish.
• Issue notices of violation and correction orders and work with property owners and residents to achieve voluntary compliance whenever possible.
• Provide monthly updates to the Board of Supervisors on complaint activity, enforcement actions, and compliance trends.
• Serve as a friendly point of contact for neighborhood concerns and help educate the public about county ordinances.

• High school diploma or GED (an associate or bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, public administration, planning, environmental services, law enforcement, or a related field is preferred).
• Experience in code enforcement, zoning, inspections, public works, environmental compliance, local government, or similar fields, or equivalent experience that shows the knowledge, skills, and abilities to do the job.
• Comfortable working with the public, handling complaints, and explaining regulations in a calm, professional manner.
• Ability to prepare clear, accurate documentation for legal review, court, or administrative proceedings.
• Valid Virginia driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

• Competitive salary
• 100% employer-paid health insurance for employee
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Generous paid holidays and leave
• Participation in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability coverage

Department:
Planning – This is a full-time position.

Henry County/Henry County Public Service Authority prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, political affiliation, sex, gender, gender identity, age, marital status, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Personnel decisions are based on merit and the ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.