Code Enforcement Officer

Gwinnett County (GA) • Lawrenceville, GA

29d

About The Position

The Code Enforcement Officer I will be responsible for responding to citizen questions and complaints; performing field investigations to determine compliance with codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations for quality-of-life issues; issuing notices and citations as applicable; and preparing detail reports of findings

Requirements

• Associate degree AND
• One year of code enforcement, inspections, or customer service experience
• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job will also be considered.
• Valid driver's license
• Security and Awareness Certification within six months of employment
• Positions in this class typically require: climbing, stooping, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and seeing.
• Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• The incumbent works in a dynamic environment that requires sensitivity to change and responsiveness to changing goals, priorities, and needs.
• Work is performed in an office (10%) and driving (90%).
• This exposes the employee to much noise, dirt, dust, machinery, and its moving parts, as well as inclement weather.
• Work requires the use of personal protective equipment and devices when needed.

Responsibilities

• Researching property information by reviewing plans
• Accessing databases
• Performing data entry of zoning and other property information
• Understanding current laws relating to codes and compliance
• Training to perform independent field investigations (Level I only)
• Performing independent field investigations (Level II only)
• Issuing notices and citations
• Completing reports detailing findings
• Assisting supervisor in completing administrative reports and trains new employees (Level II only)
• Preparing and presenting cases to the Environmental Division of Recorders Court
• Other duties of a similar nature

Benefits

• This job is a safety sensitive position that will require a pre-employment drug test and subsequent random drug and alcohol testing.
• This job may require on-call rotation and emergency after hours, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Effective 4/11/2023, this position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees