Tourism Code Enforcement Officer

CITY OF CHARLESTON
Charleston, South Carolina 29401 United States  View Map
Posted: Jun 07, 2026
  • Full Time
  • Public Safety
  • Summary

    Job Title

    This job will be accepting job applications until the position is filled.

    Annual Salary: $46,897.50 - $49,237.50

    Hourly: $24.05 - $25.25

    Department: Community Promotions, Livability & Tourism

    Division: Tourism

    FLSA: Non-Exempt

    Job Description: This role will patrol touring related areas to identify code violations regarding property, horse drawn carriages, tour buses, tour coaches and walking tours.

    Examples of Duties:

    • Issues citations and Livability ordinance summons for violations of the tourism ordinance.
    • Responds to citizen inquiries regarding the tourism industry.
    • Conducts inspections to ensure that tour vehicles are properly permitted.
    • Patrols residential and commercial areas on bicycle, as assigned, to identify tourism and code violations.
    • Inspects horse drawn carriages and carriage operators to ensure compliance with City tourism ordinances.
    • Responds to calls for tourism and code enforcement assistance from the Fire Department, Police Department, Building Official and other departments and agencies; receives and responds to public complaints regarding potential code violations.
    • Refers cases to the Livability court; issues summonses to code violators; provides court testimony as necessary.
    • Follows up on each case to verify corrections have been made to comply with codes.
    • Maintains assigned vehicles and equipment.
    • Prepares and/or processes inspection reports, summonses, citations and various other records, reports, memos and correspondences.
    • Performs any other related duties as assigned.

    Basic Qualifications:

    • Associate's Degree (AA/AS) and 6 months of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and training.
    • Valid state issued driver's license.
    • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office or similar software

    Other Necessary Requirements:

    • May require evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.
    • In the event of major storms or other emergency situations, this position may be subject to 24-hour shifts or any other emergency schedule that is necessary to meet the City's needs.
  • Job Description

    Job Title

    This job will be accepting job applications until the position is filled.

    Annual Salary: $46,897.50 - $49,237.50

    Hourly: $24.05 - $25.25

    Department: Community Promotions, Livability & Tourism

    Division: Tourism

    FLSA: Non-Exempt

    Job Description: This role will patrol touring related areas to identify code violations regarding property, horse drawn carriages, tour buses, tour coaches and walking tours.

    Examples of Duties:

    • Issues citations and Livability ordinance summons for violations of the tourism ordinance.
    • Responds to citizen inquiries regarding the tourism industry.
    • Conducts inspections to ensure that tour vehicles are properly permitted.
    • Patrols residential and commercial areas on bicycle, as assigned, to identify tourism and code violations.
    • Inspects horse drawn carriages and carriage operators to ensure compliance with City tourism ordinances.
    • Responds to calls for tourism and code enforcement assistance from the Fire Department, Police Department, Building Official and other departments and agencies; receives and responds to public complaints regarding potential code violations.
    • Refers cases to the Livability court; issues summonses to code violators; provides court testimony as necessary.
    • Follows up on each case to verify corrections have been made to comply with codes.
    • Maintains assigned vehicles and equipment.
    • Prepares and/or processes inspection reports, summonses, citations and various other records, reports, memos and correspondences.
    • Performs any other related duties as assigned.

    Basic Qualifications:

    • Associate's Degree (AA/AS) and 6 months of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and training.
    • Valid state issued driver's license.
    • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office or similar software

    Other Necessary Requirements:

    • May require evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.
    • In the event of major storms or other emergency situations, this position may be subject to 24-hour shifts or any other emergency schedule that is necessary to meet the City's needs.
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