COMMERCIAL CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER I - CORRECTIONS CODE ENFORCEMENT

Clayton County, GA • Jonesboro, GA

325d • $38,033

About The Position

The purpose of this classification is to inspect new/existing businesses locations for proper occupational tax certificates, identify violations, issue citations to violators, ensure compliance with applicable county ordinances, assist with updating business address, and to respond to complaints of potential property maintenance code and zoning code violations, conduct inspections, identify violations, initiate action against violators, research property ownership records, and work to preserve property values and ensure safe, sanitary and reasonable conditions per established codes/ordinances.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two (2) years previous experience and/or training in a related field of code enforcement inspections, customer service, administrative works, and/or human interaction.
• ICC Housing Rehabilitation Inspector Certification with one (1) year of employment.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia Driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Visits new/existing commercial locations within jurisdiction.
• Monitors territory on a daily basis to identify new or closed businesses.
• Verifies whether businesses have active license and have it posted in public view.
• Receives zoning complaint calls pertaining to commercial/residential property.
• Takes inventory and issues citations of unkempt exterior signage, façade deterioration, proliferation of outside storage, trash and debris and overflowing dumpsters.
• Assists in enforcing the provisions of applicable federal, state, and local codes, ordinances, rules, regulations, specifications, standards, policies and procedures.
• Maintains a current knowledge of applicable codes, laws, and regulations.
• Maintains an awareness of new trends and advances in the profession.
• Assists other department clerical personnel as needed.
• Serves as a backup to other staff members as needed.
• Performs other related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees