Posting number: 2026--1112
Department: PUBLIC WORKS
Job classification: Solid Waste Enforcement Officer
Posting type: Open
Categories: Code Enforcement
Performs intermediate technical work enforcing the solid waste ordinance and various environmental codes, providing technical assistance to the public, inspecting properties, overseeing assigned enforcement activities, maintaining records, preparing reports, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Solid Waste Director.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
General knowledge of applying ordinances and codes; general knowledge of legal procedures related to the enforcement of ordinances and codes; ability to read and interpret site plans; ability to prepare factual reports and present same to appropriate board or commission; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; ability to enforce ordinances and regulations with firmness, tact, and impartiality; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with contractors, public officials, the general public, and co-workers.
Associates/Technical degree with coursework in planning, geography, administration, or related field and moderate experience in code or law enforcement, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid Driver’s License in the State of North Carolina.
This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; work regularly requires speaking or hearing and using hands to finger, handle, or feel, frequently requires standing, walking and reaching with hands and arms and occasionally requires sitting, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, pushing or pulling, lifting and repetitive motions; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts and observing general surroundings and activities; work frequently requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g., business office, light traffic).
Pender County Government offers a range of services, including tax collection, library programs, parks management, planning and permitting, health and human services, and law enforcement. The County operates under the guidance of a five-member Board of Commissioners.
Located in North Carolina's Coastal Plains, Pender County is known for its natural beauty and mild climate. The area features scenic streams, brooks, natural lakes, and ponds that add to its rural charm. Agriculture is a key component of the county's economy, with crops like sweet potatoes, strawberries, tobacco, soybeans, peanuts, corn, and grapes. Sod farms and nurseries also contribute to the landscape in various parts of the county. Just under 30 miles away is Wilmington, a historic seaport city in neighboring New Hanover County. As one of the fastest-growing counties in the state, Pender County is part of one of the nation’s fastest-growing metropolitan areas.
Pender County includes six municipalities, with Burgaw serving as the county seat. Its blend of small urban areas and rural towns offers a unique variety, catering to diverse lifestyles and setting Pender County apart.
