APD-Code Enforcement Officer I

Position open until 8/11/2026

About the Role

Provides a safe and healthy environment for the City's citizens by ensuring that buildings and land in the municipality are in accordance with the housing and zoning ordinances. Works under direct supervision and follows standard procedures and written instructions to accomplish assigned tasks.

Responsibilities

• Responds to public inquiries regarding permits and/or licenses, explaining municipal code requirements and procedures.
• Ascertains and gathers facts related to applicable ordinances, codes, laws, rules, and regulations and determines and institutes proper action to be taken.
• Responds to and investigates complaints regarding violations of City ordinances; issues notices of violations stipulating necessary changes for ordinance compliance; takes appropriate action to ensure compliance.
• Prepares reports and recommendations on code enforcement matters and gains voluntary compliance.
• Coordinates actions with other departments, programs, jurisdictions, or regulatory agencies.
• Prepares case information and presents evidence at appeal hearings and other legal proceedings.
• Explains, interprets, and makes presentations to community groups and businesses.
• Maintains records of applications, inspections, investigations, violations, hearings, and related data.
• Conducts research regarding property ownerships, current and past permits and applications, applicable codes and laws, and coordinates code enforcement actions with other city departments.
• May perform other duties as assigned.
• Applies organizational policies.
• Provides guidance and training as required to lower-level employees, interns, or temporary employees.

Requirements

Knowledge

• Law enforcement or land use enforcement.
• City zoning ordinances, health codes, and some knowledge of principles and practices of city planning.
• Health codes and their application.
• Municipal code enforcement methods and procedures.
• Principles of investigation, interviewing, and report writing.
• Safe and efficient work practices related to inspections and enforcement duties.
• Techniques of negotiation and conflict resolution.
• Real estate and mortgage instruments (e.g., various deeds, mortgage-backed securities).

Skills

• Utilizing and understanding computer applications and techniques as necessary in the completion of daily assignments.
• Gathering and analyzing data for the purpose of preparing accurate and concise written and statistical reports.
• Interpreting and implementing assigned regulations, policies, and procedures as they relate to inspections.

Abilities

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public and other city departments, and find appropriate solutions.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Communicate with people in very stressful or combative situations.
• Be creative in gaining compliance from violators.
• Apply analytical skills and understand the impact and consequences of decisions and actions.
• Read and interpret laws, codes, ordinances, and policies.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED).
• 2 years of experience in code enforcement, planning and zoning, or government relations (or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience).
• Valid Georgia driver's license required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's degree in criminal justice, planning, public or business administration, political science, geography, economics, or a closely related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in code enforcement, planning and zoning, or government relations.

Pay

$44,369.10 - $59,232.75 annually

Work Environment

Lifting Requirements

Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.