APD-Code Enforcement Officer I

City of Atlanta • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

Provides a safe and healthy environment for the City's citizens by ensuring buildings and land comply with municipal housing and zoning ordinances. The position inspects and investigates properties and buildings, identifies environmental or health hazards, issues permits or citations, and applies state and federal regulations relating to land use, zoning, business permits, and building access. The role works under direct supervision and follows standard procedures and written instructions to complete assigned tasks.

The Code Enforcement Officer responds to public inquiries, investigates alleged ordinance violations, determines appropriate enforcement actions, and works to obtain compliance. The position also coordinates with other departments and regulatory agencies, prepares reports and case information, presents evidence at hearings and legal proceedings, and maintains records relating to applications, inspections, investigations, violations, and hearings. The role may provide guidance and training to lower-level employees, interns, or temporary employees, and may perform other duties as assigned.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and two years of experience in code enforcement, planning and zoning, or government relations, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. A valid Georgia driver's license is required. An associate's degree in a related field and three to five years of relevant experience are preferred. The listed salary is $44,369.10 annually, and the position is open until November 9, 2026.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED).
• Two years of experience in code enforcement, planning and zoning, or government relations, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Valid Georgia driver's license.
• Knowledge of law enforcement or land-use enforcement; City zoning ordinances; health codes and their application; municipal code enforcement methods and procedures; investigation, interviewing, and report-writing principles; safe inspection and enforcement practices; negotiation and conflict resolution; and real estate and mortgage instruments.
• Ability to use computer applications and techniques required for daily assignments.
• Ability to gather and analyze data and prepare accurate, concise written and statistical reports.
• Ability to interpret and implement regulations, policies, and procedures related to inspections.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and City departments and identify appropriate solutions.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate with people in stressful or combative situations.
• Ability to encourage compliance, apply analytical skills, understand the impact and consequences of decisions, and read and interpret laws, codes, ordinances, and policies.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree in criminal justice, planning, public administration, business administration, political science, geography, economics, or a closely related field.
• Three to five years of experience in code enforcement, planning and zoning, or government relations.

Responsibilities

• Respond to public inquiries about permits and licenses and explain municipal code requirements and procedures.
• Gather facts about applicable ordinances, codes, laws, rules, and regulations, and determine and institute appropriate actions.
• Respond to and investigate complaints regarding City ordinance violations.
• Issue notices of violation that specify changes needed for ordinance compliance and take appropriate action to ensure compliance.
• Prepare reports and recommendations on code enforcement matters and work to obtain voluntary compliance.
• Coordinate enforcement actions with other departments, programs, jurisdictions, and regulatory agencies.
• Prepare case information and present evidence at appeal hearings and other legal proceedings.
• Explain and interpret requirements and make presentations to community groups and businesses.
• Maintain records of applications, inspections, investigations, violations, hearings, and related data.
• Research property ownership, current and past permits and applications, and applicable codes and laws.
• Apply organizational policies and follow standardized procedures and written instructions.
• Provide guidance and training as required to lower-level employees, interns, and temporary employees.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED