Code Enforcement Inspector I

Duties

• Conducts on-site and off-site inspections of city and county properties and homes to ensure code compliance with ordinances governing housing standards and property maintenance
• Initiates inspection, notification, and removal of inoperative vehicles
• Receives and investigates complaints; contacts violators and issues violation notices; takes photographs of violations prior to court; prepares documentation for court appearance and testifies in court as needed
• Issues citations/violation notices; contacts violators; and issues summons to court
• Interprets regulatory codes and responds to routine requests for information from employees, officials, property owners, contractors and other individuals; makes recommendations for additions/deletions to codes and regulations
• Processes a variety of documentation associated with department/division operations, within designated timeframes and per established procedures
• Operates a personal computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data, utilizing the City's code enforcement software system, Excel, word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, Internet, e-mail, or other software; and operates general office or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions
• Consults with supervisors, law officers, inspectors, contractors, property owners, and other agency officials to review departmental operations, discuss problems, coordinate activities, provide technical expertise, and receive advice/direction
• Initiates by inspection Notification of Weed Removal
• Reviews codes and ordinances; keeps abreast of applicable city and state laws and regulations
• Performs property tax research as needed
• Operates a motor vehicle in the performance of duties

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• Two (2) years previous experience and/or training involving code enforcement of premises' violations, zoning violation enforcement, and/or related field required 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
• International Code Council (ICC) Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector certification must be attained within 12 months of hire

Qualifications

None provided in the job posting.

Skills

None provided in the job posting.

Benefits

See details in the "Employer Paid" section of the job posting.

Pay

Not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Not specified in the job posting.