Canton Code Enforcement Officer

Wage Information

Salary range: $24.79–$30.90 per hour + ($10–$20 per hour in benefits)

• $24.79
• $26.31
• $27.84
• $29.37
• $30.90

Employment with the City of Canton comes with a full array of benefits including comprehensive health insurance, paid vacations, paid holidays, a retirement plan, and sick time. City of Canton permanent, full-time employees (30 hours per week or more) and their eligible dependents become eligible for comprehensive health benefits on the first day of the month following 60 days of employment.

Health benefits include hospitalization, outpatient services, prescription coverage, dental and vision coverage, and group life insurance. Time off benefits may include paid vacation, paid holidays, and paid sick leave. Full-time employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. All safety force employees (Police and Fire) become members of the Ohio Police and Fire Pension; all other employees become members of the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System.

For additional information regarding benefits, contact the Human Resources Department at .  to access the benefits flyers.

Submit your application through  by clicking the “Apply” button on the posting. Applicants must submit a copy of their valid driver’s license and any other documents pertinent to this position with their application.

To be eligible for this examination, applicants must be a U.S. Citizen or have a permanent residence card. Applicants must be a high school graduate or possess a GED and be at least 18 years of age.

Reports to the Code Supervisor under the direction of the Chief Building Official for the inspection of housing structures in the City of Canton. Performs related work as required and follows up on all properties to ensure completion with respect to Certificates of Occupancy, demolition, or complaints dealing with residential housing facilities.

Employees must apply the standards and regulations of Chapter 13, Titles 7 and 9 of the City of Canton Codified Ordinances, and applicable State and Federal regulations to protect and preserve the housing stock within the City.

Inspects existing dwellings and buildings, whether occupied or unoccupied, in accordance with Chapter 13 of the Codified Ordinances of the City and all other applicable building codes and regulations enforceable in the City of Canton, State of Ohio, or Federal regulations.

• Familiar with construction terminology and general knowledge of building materials.
• Familiar with the City of Canton Building and Housing Code.
• Ability to detect unsafe and unsanitary living conditions and make recommendations for correction.
• Maintain positive working relationships with building owners, contractors, and tenants; possess good public relations skills.
• Obtain an International Property Maintenance Code Certificate per the International Code Council within ninety (90) days after appointment.
• Take a Code Officer General Knowledge Test.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge and experience in general building construction or inspection.
• Any combination of experience or training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be evaluated.
• Valid State of Ohio driver’s license.

Applicants will be placed on an eligibility list in accordance with their application filing date. The list will remain for one year. Drug testing is required; eligibility is not final until a negative result is obtained. Background investigation may include a criminal record check and driving record check.

Reasonable accommodation in accordance with ADA Compliance will be made available upon request to qualified applicants in need of it to achieve essential job functions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for appointment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, political affiliation, age, type of disability, or any other non-merit factor.

By order of the Canton Civil Service Commission, Rachel

A. Forchione, Director Anna M. Moeglin, Assistant Director