Posted: Jun 2, 2025
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Code Compliance Officer/Rental Housing Focus

City of Bowie - Bowie, MD
Full-time
Salary: $26.24 - $29.98 Hourly
Application Deadline: Jun 20, 2025
Government - Local

The City of Bowie is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Code Compliance Officer.  This position will focus on rental housing inspections, and will be hired at the level of either Code Compliance Officer I or Code Compliance Officer Trainee, depending on experience and qualifications. The incumbent will also be trained to perform skilled, paraprofessional work focused on ensuring compliance with City Codes related to property maintenance, zoning regulations, and permitting requirements.

Primary responsibilities include conducting inspections of rental properties to ensure compliance with health, safety, and occupancy codes, and working with property owners and tenants to achieve timely corrective action through education and enforcement.

The Code Compliance Officer must be able to effectively organize inspection findings, prepare clear and detailed reports, and communicate professionally with residents, landlords, tenants, and other stakeholders. The position also requires representing the City in Administrative Review Board hearings and District Court proceedings.

Work schedule is Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Hours are subject to adjustment based on operational or community needs.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

Code Compliance Officer Trainee:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Successful completion of a one-year training period and attainment of ICC or AACE Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector Certification is required for promotion to Code Compliance Officer

 

Code Compliance Officer I:

  • Meets trainee requirements
  • One (1) year of experience as a Code Compliance Officer, Officer Trainee, or equivalent combination of education and experience

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Training or certification in home inspection
  • ICC or AACE Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector Certification (or equivalent)
  • Experience appearing in court or administrative hearings
  • Education or training in code enforcement, building/facility inspection, or related building trades

 

Licenses or Certifications:

  • Valid driver’s license issued by the state of residence
  • Certification from ICC or AACE as a Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector required within one year of hire (and necessary for promotion to full Officer status)

 

Special Requirements:

  • Compliance with National Incident Management System (NIMS) training requirements within three months, including:
    • IS-100.c – Introduction to Incident Command System
    • IS-200.c – Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response
    • IS-700.b – Introduction to the National Incident Management System
  • Completion of FEMA G-556 – Local Damage Assessment course within 6 months

Salary:

  • Code Compliance Officer Trainee: $26.24 Hourly
  • Code Compliance Officer I: $29.98 Hourly

 

Employee Benefits Full Time: Excellent medical, dental, vision, life and long-term care insurance; 401(k) with employer match; 457 savings plan.

 

How to Apply:  please visit the city’s website at:  www.cityofbowie.org and click on the employment link.

 

Application Deadline:   June 20, 2025 BY 5:00 PM

 

All applicants MUST submit a completed City of Bowie employment application in order to be considered for this opportunity.

 

 

The City of Bowie is a drug and alcohol-testing employer.  EOE