Clayton County, GA-posted 10 months ago
Jonesboro, GA
501-1,000 employees
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

The Corrections/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. The position involves conducting field visits, meeting with property owners, inspecting buildings, and determining compliance with housing codes.

  • 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.
  • Deals with irate callers and researches problems to initiate resolution.
  • Assists in interpreting and enforcing applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations.
  • Processes code violation notices and sends written notices to owners/violators.
  • Posts notices at property and forwards violation reports to utility companies.
  • Reports violations to environmental protection and health agencies.
  • Issues summonses for defendants to appear in magistrate courts.
  • Communicates with county attorneys and defendants' lawyers.
  • Attends state court proceedings and presents cases to presiding judges.
  • Conducts research and collects information pertaining to property.
  • Maintains files/records of complaints, findings, violations, and work activities.
  • Operates a computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data.
  • Uses various equipment/tools associated with inspection activities.
  • Utilizes precautionary safety equipment and monitors work environment.
  • Communicates with various stakeholders to coordinate work activities.
  • Maintains current knowledge of applicable codes, laws, and regulations.
  • 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.
  • Equal Opportunity Employer
  • Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities
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