Code Compliance Trainee - Code Compliance

City of Savannah (GA) • Savannah, GA

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About The Position

Keeping Savannah beautiful by fostering healthy relationships with citizens is what we strive for. As a Code Compliance Officer Trainee, you will be responsible for enforcing a wide variety of local ordinances including property maintenance, zoning, residential parking, sanitation, tourism, short-term vacation rentals, vehicles for hire, and towing operators to promote a safe, clean and healthy environment. Savannah's Code Compliance Department is out on the streets every day working with the public to help solve problems and bring our neighborhoods up to 'code'. Come join our team as we make a difference in the community! The City of Savannah offers great pay, excellent benefits and career progression!

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Property maintenance, law, zoning, or other code enforcement experience.
• Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Ability to walk several blocks in neighborhoods daily, taking and downloading pictures.
• International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) must be obtained within one (1) year of employment.
• Failure to obtain the IPMC certification within one year will result in immediate termination.
• International Zoning Certifications (IZC) is optional.

Nice To Haves

• Successfully obtaining certifications will result in a pay increase.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine code compliance activities: enforce regulatory codes and ordinances as mandated.
• Assists with on-site inspections and investigations to ensure compliance with city or state ordinances.
• Patrols designated areas of the city to identify code violations.
• Issues correction notices.
• Writes parking tickets.
• Writes and delivers subpoenas.
• Conducts research to identify property owners.
• Takes photographs of violations and processes towing of vehicles.
• Attends neighborhood association meetings to make presentations related to code enforcement activities.
• Conducts research to locate property owners.
• Maintains complete and accurate records.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Great pay
• Excellent benefits
• Career progression

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED