Full-time Planning Department Code Enforcement Officer
City of Martinsburg

The City of Martinsburg Planning Department has an immediate opening for a full time Code Enforcement Officer. Graduation from high school or GED equivalent and two (2) years of experience related to inspection, land use, or any related fields and the ability to obtain required certification through the International Code Council as a “Property Maintenance Inspector”.

Applicant must possess working knowledge of code enforcement principles, practices and methods, applicable laws, standards and regulations relating to various land use, nuisance and public safety codes, and a working knowledge of inspection techniques required. Successful candidate will have the ability to prepare, organize and maintain inspection file data, reports and systems; ability to analyze problems and data and use sound judgment in decision making, the ability to produce or obtain reports, graphs, charts, photographs, evidence or exhibits as required. Applicant must be detail oriented and able to communicate clearly, concisely and legibly and to testify in court in an objective, concise and professional manner.

 A valid driver’s license is also required for the position. Applicant must be able to meet all physical requirements of position, including the ability to work outdoors, stand and walk on a regular basis, occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. $34,189 with excellent benefit package. 

EEO/AA. Women and minorities encouraged to apply.