CODE ENFORCEMENT TEAM LEADER

City of South Fulton•South Fulton, GA

30d

About The Position

This classification enforces City building codes and ordinances, to include investigation of complaints and violations and inspection of existing structures to ensure adherence to local, state, federal building codes, ordinances, and regulations. The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the position as necessary. Leads and coordinates daily work activities of assigned co-workers; assists with training and instructing operational procedures and proper use of equipment; assists with supervision of employees by problem-solving and providing input on disciplinary actions. Operates and maintains equipment including motor vehicle, digital camera, two-way radio, cell phone, iPad, and computer. Responds to complaints and investigates City code violations and infractions related to building, grading, zoning, erosion control, stormwater, business licenses, liquor licenses, signs, and permits. Collects, evaluates, records, and preserves evidence; interviews witnesses takes photographs, prepares evidence for court preparing and issuing citations to offenders to later testify in court. Communicates and meets with property owners, citizens, constituents, politicians, developers, engineers, architects, contractors, city officials, business owners, law enforcement personnel, court officials, the public, residents, and stakeholders. Reviews blueprints, plans, specifications, LDA plans, stormwater plans, permits, certifications, and licensure requirements; maintains and creates records and correspondences of enforcement; enters data in computer and processes through the court system if non-compliant. Sets up and runs the functions of courtroom setting for scheduled cases on dockets. Cleans and maintains vehicle upholstery and exterior. In the absence of the Code Enforcement Manager, fills in and supervises daily Code Enforcement operations. Trains team members in all essential functions; provides advice, direction, and technical expertise to team members. Provides guidance and training to new and existing Code Enforcement Officers. Additional Functions: Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

Requires vocational or technical training in construction, plumbing, electrical, or other trade; supplemented by two years of experience in code enforcement, inspections, or related field; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license.
Must possess or be able to obtain the following certifications: GACE Level I Code Enforcement, Level II Plan Reviewer, and Level IB Inspector, within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

Leads and coordinates daily work activities of assigned co-workers
Assists with training and instructing operational procedures and proper use of equipment
Assists with supervision of employees by problem-solving and providing input on disciplinary actions.
Operates and maintains equipment including motor vehicle, digital camera, two-way radio, cell phone, iPad, and computer.
Responds to complaints and investigates City code violations and infractions related to building, grading, zoning, erosion control, stormwater, business licenses, liquor licenses, signs, and permits.
Collects, evaluates, records, and preserves evidence
Interviews witnesses takes photographs, prepares evidence for court preparing and issuing citations to offenders to later testify in court.
Communicates and meets with property owners, citizens, constituents, politicians, developers, engineers, architects, contractors, city officials, business owners, law enforcement personnel, court officials, the public, residents, and stakeholders.
Reviews blueprints, plans, specifications, LDA plans, stormwater plans, permits, certifications, and licensure requirements
Maintains and creates records and correspondences of enforcement
Enters data in computer and processes through the court system if non-compliant.
Sets up and runs the functions of courtroom setting for scheduled cases on dockets.
Cleans and maintains vehicle upholstery and exterior.
In the absence of the Code Enforcement Manager, fills in and supervises daily Code Enforcement operations.
Trains team members in all essential functions
Provides advice, direction, and technical expertise to team members.
Provides guidance and training to new and existing Code Enforcement Officers.