City of Trotwood
Notice of Open Position
October 27, 2026

CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER

Nature of Work

Under the administrative direction of the Planning and Development Director, this position is primarily responsible for the enforcement of residential and commercial property maintenance and zoning ordinances of the City.

Scope of Selection Process

Recruiting Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• Must be proficient in Word, Excel, and other Microsoft Office products.
• Excellent communication, organizational and customer service skills.
• Experience involving self-directed field work, code/law enforcement, building inspection, or a position requiring significant public interaction and computer-based record keeping highly preferred.

Essential Functions

• Independently conducts regular, proactive field patrols throughout assigned municipal areas to identify property maintenance and zoning violations; works efficiently without close daily supervision.
• Manages an active caseload from start to finish; concurrently identifying new issues, re-inspecting ongoing cases, and closing resolved files in an organized and timely manner.
• Promptly and accurately enters field inspection data, photographs, notice logs, and case progress into web-based municipal management software to prevent dropped cases or lost details. Properly manage incoming and outgoing postage mail.
• Communicates code requirements directly with property owners, tenants, and business owners.
• Professionally delivers sensitive or unwelcome news, explains required corrective actions, and de-escalates tense or difficult encounters.
• Assists in the inspection of properties for compliance with approved permits, site plans, and municipal zoning/nuisance standards as requested.
• Issues formal notices of violation, administrative citations, and municipal court filings in accordance with established departmental procedures and code standards.
• Prepares organized evidentiary files and serves as a primary witness in legal, civil, or administrative court proceedings as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Salary:

$25.86-$35.66 (eligible for paid overtime)

Application Process

Applications must be completed and submitted with a resume by the closing date. For online applications visit https://trotwood.org/human-resources/employment/

Closing date to apply is Monday, November 30, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. 

Link to the Job Description – Code Enforcement

The City of Trotwood is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.