Code Enforcement Officer, Town of South Congaree
Conduct Field Inspections. Inspect properties, structures, and vacant lots to determine compliance with applicable property maintenance codes and Town of South Congaree codes and ordinances. Locate, investigate, inspect and properly document violations within the boundaries of the Town of South Congaree. When violations are found or reported, document and gather evidence such as vehicle info, owner data, complaint materials and other materials using various tools such as mobile phone or tablet, computer, camera and written communication. Draft violation and inspection notices.
Perform Administrative Duties: Utilize data management system to document information collected from field inspections such as relevant records, pictures, notices, letters etc. Conduct research of property records using the Town’s mapping system, county tax data, and other property and persons search tools. Assist customers in person and via telephone, providing information on property maintenance codes and Town of South Congaree codes and ordinances.
Attend Court Proceedings: Appear in court proceedings to present documentation and supporting evidence for property and housing code violation cases as a result of site investigations, research, and/or inspections. Provide Community Outreach: Conduct community education sessions and attend neighborhood meetings regarding codes and ordinances within the Town of South Congaree. Educate the public on the department’s services and purpose. Listen to community concerns and report back to Council.
Two-year Associate degree or equivalent work experience in Construction Management or similar degree. Minimum of five years of code enforcement, law/ordinance enforcement or a construction related field. Must have International Code Council Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector certification
Driver's License Requirements: Valid South Carolina Class D Driver's License. Knowledge of: Minimum life safety and property maintenance standards as prescribed in the International Property Maintenance Code. Court processes, issuing summons, documenting violations, and presenting cases. Basic computer systems for data entry, email and research.
Ability to: Work with other divisions within the jurisdiction to maintain consistent communication and facilitate teamwork. Interpret, understand, and make decisions based on the adopted property maintenance code and Town ordinances. Work independently to maintain daily job functions as well as work well within a team dynamic when needed. Perform the four basic arithmetic operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).Write reports, prepare business letters, summaries, meeting minutes, and emails using proper format, punctuation, spelling, and grammar, using all parts of speech.
To Apply:
- By Email at townclerk@southcongaree.org (Subject Line: Code Enforcement)
Bring completed application and Resume to:
Town of South Congaree
119 West Berry Road
West Columbia, SC 29172
Application can be located at the following link: