Code Compliance Officer

DeKalb County (GA) • Decatur, GA

275d • $21 - $34

About The Position

The purpose of this classification is to ensure compliance with County regulations including zoning, signs, property maintenance, building codes, business licenses, noise complaints, and historical preservation.

Requirements

• Associates degree in Construction Technology, Engineering, Architecture or a related field required.
• Two years of customer service experience.
• Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
• Must possess and maintain a Georgia drivers license.
• Requires completion of Level I GACE or ICC Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector certification within two years.

Responsibilities

• Responds to citizens complaints; inspects locations for violations; gathers and investigates evidence; and issues warning notices and court summonses.
• Addresses illegal signage; removes illegal signs; issues citations; educates businesses regarding sign regulations; and facilitates sign disposal.
• Attends court hearings; performs re-inspection of properties; processes photographic evidence; and prepares evidence for testimony.
• Performs property inspections; inspects multi-family dwellings and businesses for compliance; issues court summonses and citations; prepares action reports; and coordinates operations with local law enforcement.
• 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.
• Processes a variety of documentation associated with department/division operations, within designated timeframes 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.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees