Company Name: City of Mason City

Job Responsibilities: The City of Mason City is seeking a Rental Housing & Code Enforcement Officer to join our Development Services team. In this role, you’ll split your time between the office and the field conducting inspections, investigating complaints, enforcing housing and zoning regulations, and helping property owners understand and comply with City codes. You’ll play an important role in protecting the safety, appearance, and quality of life in our community.

What You’ll Do:
– Conduct rental housing inspections of single-family and multi-family dwellings.
– Inspect residential and commercial properties for housing, building, zoning, and property maintenance code compliance.
– Investigate complaints involving nuisance properties, junk and debris, inoperable vehicles, nuisance trees, and other ordinance violations.
– Meet with property owners, landlords, tenants, contractors, and residents to explain City codes and discuss compliance solutions.
– Prepare inspection reports, notices of violation, citations, and other enforcement documentation.
– Maintain inspection records using the City’s permitting and code enforcement software.
– Review zoning permits and assist with zoning and floodplain ordinance administration.
– Perform follow-up inspections to verify corrective actions have been completed.
– Present information before boards and commissions and testify in court when necessary.
– Collaborate with other City departments to improve neighborhood safety, appearance, and quality of life.

Minimum Qualifications:
– High school diploma or GED.
– Coursework in structural engineering, construction, environmental health, land use, or a related field is preferred.
– Experience in building inspection, construction, code enforcement, property management, facilities maintenance, environmental health, municipal government, building trades, or related regulatory or inspection work is strongly desired.
– Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Special Requirements:
– Valid driver’s license or ability to obtain one prior to appointment. Must maintain compliance with City’s Administrative Policy on Operation of City Vehicles (AP 5.03).
– This is a Civil Service position and following receipt of an application candidates will be notified of the next steps in the hiring process.

Why Join the City of Mason City?
When you join the City of Mason City, you’ll do work that has a direct impact on our community every day. You’ll help improve neighborhoods, protect public safety, and work alongside a team committed to providing exceptional service to our residents.

In addition to competitive pay, the City offers an outstanding benefits package that includes:
– IPERS retirement
– Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
– Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
– Professional development and training opportunities
– A collaborative and supportive work environment

Apply online at www.masoncity.net by 4:30pm, August 10, 2026
EOE

Pay Range: $59,987 – $68,577/yr

Company Address: 10 1st St NW, Mason City Iowa, 50401

Company Phone: (641) 424-7132

Fax:

Company Email: thammond@masoncity.net

Company Website: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/masoncityia/jobs/5427009/rental-housing-code-enforcement-officer?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Hours Per Week: Full-time, Permanent

Days: Mon – Fri

Hours: 40hrs/wk

Date Position Expires: 08/10/2026

How to Apply: Apply online via the company website

Requirements: Background Check, Skills Test

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