Code Enforcement Officer I

Rockdale County, Georgia•Conyers, GA

About The Position

Employees in this class work under close supervision and with other County departments to ensure compliance with and enforce planning, zoning, building, licensing, illegal signage, property maintenance, noise, land use, and other codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations intended to protect the health, safety, welfare, and quality of life of Rockdale County, Georgia residents. The employee provides information about County regulations to property owners, residents, businesses, the public, and County departments and divisions. Work includes field inspections and issuing citations as needed. Assignments are made by administrative staff in terms of department goals and objectives. With adequate training, satisfactory performance evaluations, competency in routine duties, and mastery of necessary skills, the employee may advance to Code Enforcement Officer II. The role involves conducting investigations and inspections, maintaining complaint and enforcement records, researching property and legal information, preparing reports, responding to public concerns, educating residents and businesses about ordinances, and supporting enforcement proceedings. The work takes place in both office and field settings and includes travel to other locations and operation of equipment and a vehicle.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
One year of experience in public works, planning and zoning, code enforcement, or related field work involving considerable public or customer contact, including investigating allegations, conducting research, and resolving complaints, concerns, or conflicts; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and work experience providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Obtain certification as an (IPMC) Property and Housing Inspector from ICC within one year of hire, or Georgia Association of Code Enforcement (GACE) Level I Certification within two years of hire.
Valid State of Georgia Driver’s License.
Knowledge of County and department policies and procedures, Rockdale County zoning and land use regulations, applicable legal, administrative, and procedural regulations, and County geography.
Skill in maintaining regulatory records, preparing and submitting reports, reading and interpreting site plans and specifications related to land use and zoning provisions, conflict management, and basic computer applications for word processing and spreadsheets.
Ability to operate modern office equipment; explain zoning and land use codes concisely, tactfully, and impartially; recognize deviations from code requirements or established policies and procedures; and remain calm in potentially stressful or hostile situations.
Ability to sit, stand, bend, walk, crouch, crawl, and kneel; occasionally lift heavy objects, climb ladders, and use tools requiring a moderate degree of dexterity.

Responsibilities

Conduct field investigations to determine whether properties comply with County codes and issue notices of violation or citations for non-compliance.
Perform land use and zoning inspections under applicable codes.
Conduct zoning permit inspections against approved plans to ensure compliance with codes and regulations.
Maintain files of complaints and investigative findings.
Research and review legal descriptions, plat restrictions, and property ownership information.
Inspect business license and alcohol license issues; secure licenses and merchandise and post notices at establishments when required because of violations.
Monitor the County road network for roadside dumping and litter and report concerns to the department responsible for cleanup.
Inspect reported illegal dumpsites and outside trash storage around businesses and residential areas.
Prepare records and reports concerning abatements, court actions, daily activities, enforcement actions, and inspections.
Schedule and perform systematic property maintenance inspections to maintain or achieve minimum property standards.
Attend neighborhood meetings to discuss and educate citizens about County ordinances and respond to citizen concerns and complaints.
Testify at hearings regarding notices of violations or citations and collaborate with other departments to complete tasks.
Meet with the public daily to educate and enforce ordinances.
Issue citations for violations of the Rockdale County, Georgia code for prosecution in Magistrate Court.
Perform other related duties as required by proper authority.