Zoning Code Enforcement Officer - Albemarle - Stanly County, NC

Description

Salary:
See Position Description


Location :
Albemarle, NC


Job Type:
Full-Time


Job Number:

Department:
Planning and Zoning

Opening Date: 02/05/2026


Closing Date:
Continuous

Job Description

Performs responsible technical and administrative work in the interpretation and enforcement of adopted County zoning codes and ordinances pertaining to property use and public nuisances.

An employee in this class performs specialized technical work enforcing land use ordinances, including zoning, subdivision, watershed protection, floodplain, and minimum housing, to ensure compliance with County codes and regulations.

Work involves interpreting and explaining adopted zoning codes and ordinances; conducting frequent field inspections to determine compliance of properties with land use and zoning codes; responding to zoning violations and nuisance complaints; issuing notices of violations or citations for non-compliance; collaborating with property owners to resolve violations; performing zoning permit inspections; reviewing site plans for compliance with ordinances; responding to questions and explaining ordinance requirements; issuing and processing zoning permits; and preparing and maintaining records and files of permits, inspections, and monthly reports.

The work involves frequent public contact and technical expertise, responding to questions and explaining zoning ordinances. Tact, courtesy, and firmness must be exercised in dealing with property owners and the general public. Work subjects the employee to indoor and outdoor environmental conditions and extreme temperatures. Starting pay is $49,530 or DOQ
Examples of Job Duties

Interprets and enforces zoning and land use ordinances including minimum housing, subdivision, watershed protection and floodplain ordinances; provides information and responds to questions explaining technical ordinance requirements.

Performs land use and zoning site inspections and re-inspections of commercial and residential properties to ensure code compliance.

Conducts field investigations and site inspections to assess possible code violations; collaborates with property owners to resolve violations; issues warning notices, letters and citations for violations; conducts follow-up investigations and re-inspections to ensure code compliance until cases are resolved.

Develops and maintains detailed inspection files with violation explanations, communications and actions taken, photographs, and other related documents and information.

Reviews site plans of commercial building projects for compliance with land use codes and ordinances; performs flood plain review.
Reviews zoning permit applications; processes and issues zoning, floodplain, and other land use permits.

Researches legal information for property owners; locates property ownership information for the purpose of property violation notifications and issuing legal notices.

Prepares and maintains program and department files and records; prepares reports as requested.
Conducts annual inspections on mobile home parks, cell tower sites, solar farms.

Answers the department telephone and assists customers in person, by email, and over the telephone with inquiries and information regarding zoning and land use ordinances and related permitting processes.

May attend Planning Board and/or Board of Adjustment meetings for special use permits or variance requests; answers questions of board members as needed.

Additional Job Duties
Performs related duties as required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Considerable knowledge of code enforcement principles, practices and methods as applicable to county and local government.
Considerable knowledge of applicable laws, standards and regulations relating to various land use and nuisance codes.
Working knowledge of the methods, policies, and procedures for issuing notices and of documenting, reporting, and file management techniques.
Working knowledge of the principles, methods and techniques in case management.
Skill in interpreting ordinances and regulations.
Ability to read and interpret building plans and specifications.
Ability to understand and utilize zoning maps, land use maps, plat maps and other documents related to real property.
Ability to apply technical knowledge and follow proper inspection techniques to identify violations.
Ability to use effective conflict management methods.
Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written forms.
Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with the public and to advise on standard compliance methods.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with citizens, special populations, employees, supervisors and officials
Qualifications

Graduation from high school and progressively responsible code enforcement or relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Requirements
Possession of a valid North Carolina Driver's license.
Certified Zoning Officer Certification.
Floodplain Manager Certification
Certified minimum housing code inspector
STANLY COUNTY BENEFITS (Full-time Employees)
Employees accrue sick and vacation time each paycheck.
Stanly County observes twelve (12) holidays. New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving (Thursday and Friday), Christmas (3 days).
Employees receive one (1) personal day per year.

INSURANCE BENEFITS:
Stanly County provides health & vision insurance with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina. Our plan is a PPO, 80/20, with a $1000 deductible. Teledoc is offered through our insurance for a $10 co-pay per visit. Primary care visit is a $40 co-payment. Specialist is $50 co-pay. One free eye exam per year. The insurance coverage is FREE to full-time employees.
Dental Coverage is with Guardian dental insurance and is FREE to full-time employees.

Other volunteer insurance benefits include:
Flexible Spending Program, Life Insurance, Cancer, Accident, and Disability policies.
Stanly County offers an employee health clinic. Our on-site Advance Practice Provider will see employees and dependents covered on our county insurance plan free of charge. This service does not replace your primary healthcare providers but augments their care.
As a wellness benefit, employees have the option of joining the Stanly County YMCA. The County will pay half of the employee's membership.
Employee Assistant Program is offered through Atrium Health. Each employee will receive up to six (6) free sessions on a rolling year. Dependent children and/or spouse may also use the sessions.

RETIREMENT:
Stanly County Employees will be a member of the N. C. Local Government Employees' Retirement System. Stanly County is required to withhold six percent (6%) from each paycheck and deposit it into the retirement system. The County also contributes to the plan. You are vested at five years as a contributing member.

After one year of contributing membership in the system, a death benefit is available if you die while still in active service or within 180 days of your last day of service.

NC 401(k) (Supplemental Retirement Plan):
Employees can contribute to the Empower 401(k) plan upon hire. If the employee contributes at least one percent (1%), Stanly County will match one percent (1%).
Additionally, employees may make additional contributions through the following options: 457 Deferred Compensation Plan and Roth Plan Option.

LONGEVITY:

Longevity pay is earned after three (3) years of continuous Local Government retirement benefited service working with Stanly County government.

Longevity Bonus:
3 years but less than 5 years $300
5 years but less than 10 years $600
10 years but less than 15 years $900
15 years but less than 20 years $1,200