LAND USE COMPLIANCE OFFICER -Planning -Positions -CD0026 -Location 128 W Main Ave Gastonia NC 28052 -Employment Status Part Time, Permanent -Pay Scale -$19.45 - $30.15 per hour (Non Exempt-Eligible for Overtime) -Pay Notes THIS POSITION IS PART TIME < 30 HOURS/WEEK -Announcement Date 8/6/2018 -Closing Date 8/17/2018 -Essential Duties The duties listed below are not all of the duties that may be assigned but are those that are considered as essential for an employee to perform. -Interprets and explains codes to the general public, developers, contractors, etc. for compliance with the local rules and regulations to include but not limited to nuisance and tall grass violations portion under minimum housing code and other related code; processes and maintains enforcement paperwork and casework; and administer nuisance and tall grass programs. -Administers the voluntary demolition program for demolition of dilapidated housing, and maintains files and records as related. -Enforces departmental codes and issues violations and civil penalties as necessary to achieve compliance with County ordinances. -Conducts routine inspections on site to ensure compliance with County ordinances. -Assists Land Use Services and/or Zoning Office as needed for office support as determined by Development Services Manager (Land Use Administrator) and Planning Director. -Performs other related work as required. -Minimum Qualifications Requires graduation from an accredited high school or its equivalent and an Associates Degree or 2 years of college level course work with experience in enforcing land use/zoning codes, general site plan enforcement, minimum housing/nuisance violations enforcement preferred, or general inspections from a variety of land development or environmental disciplines preferred. A Combination of education and experience will be considered.A Valid North Carolina Drivers license required. The candidate selected must undergo and pass a drug screening test prior to employment. SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, and SKILLS:Must be Familiar with Microsoft Office based software with above average customer service skills and the ability to interpret Codes/Regulations/Policies/Legal Documents, GIS software, and ability to perform field assignments. -Contact UsMailing Address: P.O. Box 1578 Gastonia, NC 28053-1578 Location: 128 W. Main Ave., Gastonia, NC 28053-1578 Telephone: 704-866-3005 Fax: 704-862-5727