Job Summary

The Code Enforcement Officer is responsible for ensuring compliance with City regulations including zoning, signs, property maintenance, building codes, business licenses, nuisance, and litter and soil erosion control.

Essential Job Functions

This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification. Any essential function or requirement of this class will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent/applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent/applicant when possibl e.

• Responds to citizen's complaints; inspects locations for violations; gathers and investigates evidence; and issues notices of violation and court summonses.
• Patrols assigned area in a City vehicle to proactively identify and evaluate problem areas and ordinance violations and determines effective method to resolve violations.
• Addresses illegal signage; removes illegal signs; issues citations; and educates businesses regarding sign regulations, facilitates sign disposal.
• Attends court hearings; performs re-inspection of properties; processes photographic evidence; and prepares evidence for testimony.
• Conducts community meetings; coordinates and attends meetings to educate the public about code compliance and safety; and participates in volunteer efforts to improve the community.
• Regularly conducts on-site inspections and maintains detailed reports, as it pertains to soil erosion, illicit discharges and storm water pollution.
• Communicates and coordinates projects between various departments within the City in order to maintain highest level of customer service; to include the Police Department and Public Works.
• Conducts business license checks as required and insures businesses are in compliance with zoning regulations.
• Tracks vacant properties and identifies blight structures that are in need of remediation. Completes abatement process by delivering certified letters, court summons and inspections reports to interested parties.
• Processes a variety of documentation associated with department/division operations, within designated time-frames and per established procedures; receives and reviews various documentation, including citizen complaints, citations, and business licenses; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate; prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, and other documentation, including photographic evidence of violations, court summonses, and action reports; compiles data for further processing or for use in preparation of department reports; and maintains computerized and/or hardcopy records.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION: Completion of a standard high school diploma, GED or equivalent from a regionally or nationally accredited school. Associates degree in criminal justice, engineering or related field preferred.

LICENSES(S): Valid Georgia Driver's License.

CERTIFICATION(S): Certified as an ICC Property Maintenance & Housing Inspector. This certification encompasses the enforcement minimum maintenance standards and conditions of all properties, buildings, and structures (residential and commercial) are safe, sanitary, and fit for occupation and use. To be obtained within first year of employment date.

Level 1B Soil Erosion certification from Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission to be obtained within six (6) months of employment date.

EXPERIENCE: Three to five (3-5) years' work experience involving a high level of public contact including some experience dealing with the public in an enforcement, inspection, investigation, or customer service capacity. Experience that includes the enforcement of municipal codes is highly desirable.