Sanitation Ordinance Inspector - City of Birmingham

TARGET CLOSE DATE:

11/06/2026

PAY GRADE:

Grade 20

TYPE:

Full time

JOB SUMMARY:

The City of Birmingham is seeking a resilient, well-qualified Sanitation and Ordinance Inspector responsible for inspecting assigned areas within a municipality and investigating complaints concerning violations of local, state, and federal sanitation and safety ordinances, codes, and regulations. Employees in this job class frequently interact with the general public (e.g., citizens, property managers, business owners, etc.) to explain violations of sanitation and safety ordinances, advise on necessary actions, and issue verbal and/or written warnings or stop orders to violators of ordinances. Incumbents are also responsible for documenting details of inspection and enforcement-related activities through written reports and the collection of photographic evidence.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

The City of Birmingham provides competitive pay and comprehensive benefits packages to include medical and dental insurance, employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension), generous paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, and more. The pay range for this job is presented below:

$45,136 - $70,012

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

The following are job-related qualifications that are required for employment consideration for this position:

• Driver’s license.
• Customer service experience.
• Willingness to work in an outside environment year-round with exposure to all weather conditions (e.g., extreme heat, rain, snow).

TYPICAL JOB DUTIES:

• Communicates with individuals (e.g., citizens, inspectors, supervisors, other departments, and/or department managers) by attending neighborhood meetings, public hearings, etc., in an effort to answer questions, and explain or clarify information (e.g., law, codes, ordinances, etc.).

• Enforces or interprets ordinances, codes, and laws by preparing for court, calculating or collecting fees, issuing written notices, citations, warnings, and/or permits to maintain public safety and order in the community.

• Inspects properties for violations (e.g., dumping, inoperable vehicles, weed/litter) by collecting samples, taking photographs, and completing forms in order to ensure compliance with municipal and/or state ordinances, codes, and safety regulations.

• Prepares for inspections by scheduling visits, driving, mapping locations, planning routes, researching codes, reviewing ordinances, and keeping abreast of current industry developments in order to ensure that the inspector is able to identify and address any potential issues in a timely and effective manner.

• Follows up with citizens, property managers, tenants, and business owners to ensure compliance with state/local laws, ordinances, and codes.

• Assists other departments with code enforcement issues to ensure that everyone is following the rules and regulations.

• Gathers information (i.e., all vacant lots, house deeds, removal slips, tax information, property maps, etc.) to determine property ownership.

• Identifies the location of the property site where the violation has occurred using a laptop, aerial view maps, GIS web, and/or a GPS device to more effectively enforce laws and maintain public safety and order.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Job involves moderate physical exertion for sustained periods of physical activity such as walking or standing, and at times may requiring climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and occasional lifting of objects weighing up to 50 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is conducted both indoors in an office setting as well as during regular field visits to external places of business, residence, or other worksites. Work involves the use of standard office equipment, and various measurement devices. May be exposed to inclement weather conditions, bio-hazard materials, and angry/irate citizens while conducting inspections of properties.

EEO STATEMENT:

The Personnel Board of Jefferson County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment with the Personnel Board of Jefferson County, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.  Each Merit System member city/agency operates its own equal employment opportunity policies available on the individual city/agency website.

ACCOMMODATION:

NOTE:

This job posting may close before, or be extended beyond, the listed Target Close Date based on the employment needs of the Merit System. More detail regarding this job is available by clicking Apply.

DISCLAIMER:

This job posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of the job duties, responsibilities, or skills and abilities required for this position and may be changed at the discretion of the Personnel Board at any time.