CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER I - CORRECTIONS CODE ENFORCEMENT

Clayton County, GA • Jonesboro, GA

318d • $41,488

About The Position

The Code Enforcement Officer I responds to complaints of potential housing/zoning code violations, conducts inspections, identifies violations, initiates action against violators, researches property ownership records, and works to preserve property values and ensure safe, sanitary, and reasonable conditions per established codes/ordinances. This position involves conducting field visits to property sites, meeting with property owners, inspecting the structural condition of buildings, and determining building dimensions. The officer checks housing temperatures, water temperatures, and oven calibration, identifies violations, and recommends appropriate corrective actions. They also take photographs of violations for use in court and determine whether a building should be condemned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Vocational/Technical Degree with training emphasis in housing rehabilitation or housing code enforcement preferred.
• Two (2) years previous experience and/or training in housing code inspections, customer service, administrative work, and/or human interaction.
• Must obtain valid ICC Housing Rehabilitation Inspector Certification within one (1) year of employment.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Conducts field visits to property sites and meets with property owners.
• Inspects structural condition of buildings and determines building dimensions.
• Checks housing temperatures, water temperatures, and oven calibration.
• Identifies violations and recommends appropriate corrective actions.
• Takes photographs of violations for use in court.
• Determines whether a building should be condemned.
• Receives housing/zoning complaint calls and provides assistance and information.
• Assists in interpreting and enforcing applicable codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations.
• Processes code violation notices and sends written notices to owners/violators.
• Issues summonses for defendants to appear in magistrate courts.
• Conducts research and collects information pertaining to property in question.
• Prepares or completes various forms, reports, and correspondence.
• Maintains files/records of complaints, findings, violations, and other work activities.
• Operates a computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data.
• Uses various equipment/tools associated with inspection activities.
• Communicates with various stakeholders to coordinate work activities.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer
• Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees