Code Enforcement Officer -II

Wilson is a city of around 50,000 people located in the heart of eastern North Carolina. We are about an hour from the Research Triangle and the buzz of the Raleigh area, and you can also quickly reach the North Carolina beaches.

The City of Wilson is known for innovation and outstanding service. We have top-rated, nationally accredited police, fire and recreation departments. Our parks and sports facilities are among the best in the nation, and our Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park is a unique and beautiful attraction that hosts concerts, farmers markets and the N.C. Whirligig Festival among other events. Our downtown ballpark proudly serves as the home of the Milwaukee Brewers minor league affiliate.

The team celebrated its inaugural Opening Night on April 14, 2026, marking an exciting new chapter for our community and downtown district.

Wilson has the strongest manufacturing base in our part of the state, including tire manufacturing, pharmaceutical and other industries. The Greenlight citywide broadband services help technology-based companies flourish.

In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a best-in-class benefits package that brings additional value to your total compensation. To learn more about our benefits package, click on the ‘Benefits’ tab above.

The hiring range for this position is $49,800.37 (minimum salary) to $68,582.68 (midpoint of range) dependent upon qualifications for a Code Enforcement Officer I.

The hiring range for this position is $54,970.28 (minimum salary) to $75,702.44 (midpoint of range) dependent upon qualifications for a Code Enforcement Officer II.

The purpose of this position is to perform technical inspections of new and existing buildings to enforce city building code, minimum housing code, nuisance code and zoning code. Successful performance ensures compliance with applicable codes.

The work consists of varied technical inspection duties. Frequently changing codes contribute to the complexity of the position.

• Performs various building, housing and nuisance code inspections.
• Responds to and investigates citizen complaints regarding alleged code violations.
• Reviews residential and commercial building plans.
• Reviews and approves applications for building permits
• Maintains records, files, and daily work sheet.
• Attends inspection and department staff meetings.
• Attends educational courses and seminars to maintain required certifications.
• Meets with customers to discuss plans and explain code requirements.
• Inspects daycare homes and centers, group homes and adult care homes and centers.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Determines habitability of dwellings and investigates abandoned buildings for determination of reparability.
• Issues warnings, official notices, stop work orders and citations as necessary to obtain compliance with appropriate codes.

• Guidelines include department standard operating procedures, zoning ordinances, local, state, and national building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing codes, and relevant city, state, and federal laws, and regulations. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application.

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• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.
• Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the work of subordinate positions to be able to answer questions and resolve problems, usually associated with one to three years of experience or service.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of North Carolina for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain the appropriate state certification for the type of inspection(s) conducted. At a minimum, a Level I standard certification shall be held in at least one of the following:
  Building, Plumbing, Mechanical or Electrical. A Level I probationary certificate may also be considered but as a condition…