Code Enforcement Inspector I

City of Albany, Georgia•Georgia 31701, GA

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this classification is to perform property inspections, and to enforce city/county codes and ordinances governing minimum housing standards, unlawful dumping, vacant lots, and related regulations. This is the entry level code enforcement inspector position.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
Two (2) years previous experience and/or training involving code enforcement of premises' violations, zoning violation enforcement, and/or related field required or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job
Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license
International Code Council (ICC) Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector certification must be attained within 12 months of hire

Responsibilities

Conducts on-site and off-site inspections of city and county properties and homes to ensure code compliance with ordinances governing housing standards and property maintenance; initiates inspection, notification, and removal of inoperative vehicles.
Receives and investigates complaints; contacts violators and issues violation notices; takes photographs of violations prior to court; prepares documentation for court appearance and testifies in court as needed.
Issues citations/violation notices; contacts violators; and issues summons to court.
Interprets regulatory codes and responds to routine requests for information from employees, officials, property owners, contractors and other individuals; makes recommendations for additions/deletions to codes and regulations.
Processes a variety of documentation associated with department/division operations, within designated timeframes and per established procedures; receives and reviews Lot Cleaning orders, In Rem Notices, Court Orders, Fire Reports etc.; reviews, completes processes, forwards or retains as appropriate; prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, and other documentation, including Production reports, time sheets, Weed Notices, Demolition Notices, Repair Notices, Violation Notices and Dilapidated Structure Reports.
Operates a personal computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data, utilizing, the City's code enforcement software system, Excel, word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, Internet, e-mail, or other software; and operates general office or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions.
Consults with supervisors, law officers, inspectors, contractors, property owners, and other agency officials to review departmental operations, discuss problems, coordinate activities, provide technical expertise, and receive advice/direction.
Initiates by inspection Notification of Weed Removal.
Reviews codes and ordinances; keeps abreast of applicable city and state laws and regulations.
Performs property tax research as needed.
Operates a motor vehicle in the performance of duties.
Performs other related duties as required.