Code Enforcement Officer I

Posting number: 2026-01879

Department: Development Services

Division: Development Services Department

Job classification: CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER I

Posting type: Internal/External

Categories: Building & Safety, Code Enforcement

SummaryThe City of Asheville is seeking a Code Enforcement Officer to join the Development Services team as a building safety inspector. The ideal candidate would have a construction background in the building, plumbing, mechanical, and /or electrical trades. Code Enforcement Officials are responsible for enforcing codes and regulations for commercial and residential construction projects.
The City of Asheville’s Development Services Department is composed of a team of dedicated professionals who stay committed to the City Council’s goals. The Inspections Division completes over 36,000 inspections per year. Our approach focuses on compliance, rather than enforcement, in an effort to remain an effective, efficient, consistent, responsive, and solution-oriented organization. The ideal candidate for this position will have knowledge and experience with North Carolina codes, excellent written and oral communication skills, computer skills, and excellent interpersonal skills. Examples of dutiesWhat you’ll be doing:

• With a concentration of building, plumbing, mechanical, and/or electrical certification by the NC Code Officials Qualifications Board
• Inspects commercial and residential construction for compliance with the National Electric Code, NC Building Code, Plumbing Code, Mechanical Code, and Energy Conservation Code.
• Performs foster care home inspections and complaint inspections
• Schedules and performs inspections.  Enters results into Accela and retrieves necessary information
• Notifies property owners of specific code or ordinance violations and assists them with specifications for violation correction
• Consults with the contractor on job sites to go over work in progress
• Meets with plans reviewers and supervisors to resolve problems
• Attends continuing education classes
• Maintains vehicle and equipment

Supplemental Functions:

• Performs other similar duties as required

Qualifications

We know your time is valuable. Applicants who meet the following minimum requirements or have comparable experience and/or education will be considered:

• High school diploma or equivalency supplemented by vocational course work and /or special training in building, plumbing, mechanical, and /or electrical inspections, AND
• At least three (3) years of experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Possession of a certificate from the North Carolina Code Officials Qualification Board at a level specified by the City and State for the area(s) of inspection.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license issued by the State of North Carolina

AREAS OF CERTIFICATION:

• Electrical, building (includes energy insulation), mechanical, plumbing, and fire.
• Level 1,2 OR 3 Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, and /or Electrical Certifications means a probationary (converted to standard within one (1) year for primary trade and 3 years for secondary trades) or Standard certifications as issued from the North Carolina Code Officials Qualifications Board.
• Limited certification applies only to employees currently in a position.  New employees must hold stated probationary certification within 30 days of start and stated standard certifications within one (1) year for primary trade and 3 years for secondary trades.
• The City supports a 2% increase per trade certification, up to a 24% increase across all trades. 

Persons of all genders and races are encouraged to apply.