Code Enforcement Officer I (Tues. - Sat.)

About the role

The purpose of this job is to investigate alleged violations of county ordinances and state law reported by other county departments and the general public. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, enforcing compliance with codes and ordinances, performing on-site inspections and investigations, issuing citations, and performing additional tasks as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Conducts initial surveys of buildings, structures, and land to determine if they are substandard and in violation of applicable codes and ordinances;
• Maintains files of inspections, re-inspections, consultations, phone conversations, inspection notes, and other required reports;
• Inputs inspection reports, investigation notes, and consultation data into computer database;
• Issues citations for code violations;
• Responds to telephone inquiries from citizens, builders, owners, utilities, public officials, and property managers related to code interpretations and enforcement;
• Participates in professional development activities;
• Operates testing equipment;
• Maintains data as required by Division Administrator for Workload and Performance Management reports.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and one year experience in code compliance or enforcement required; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Must possess or be able to complete a minimum of 16 hours of the curriculum required for the Georgia Association of Code Enforcement (GACE) Certification as a Code Enforcement Officer, OR be able to obtain the International Code Council (ICC) Certification as either a Property Maintenance/Housing Inspector or a Zoning Inspector, within 18 months from date of hire.

Qualifications

• Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including a computer, adding machine, copier, fax, vehicle, ladder, hand tools and scales.
• Must be able to use body members to work, move or carry objects or materials.
• This position requires: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and seeing.
• Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds force frequently.

Skills

• Knowledge of the policies, procedures, and activities of the Code Enforcement Division.
• Knowledge of terminology used within the division.
• Knowledge of relevant unified government codes and ordinances.
• Knowledge of the geography of Athens-Clarke County.
• Knowledge of theories, principles, and practices of code enforcement; government and department policies, procedures, and methods required in the performance of duties.

Benefits

Our Benefits program is designed to support every aspect of our employees’ lives, from physical and emotional to social and financial. Along with their salary, employees receive a variety of comprehensive benefits as part of their total compensation. As An Employer Of Choice, We Offer:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Prescription drug plan
• Wellness Onsite Employee Wellness Center - free for employees, spouse, and children 18+
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness education and incentive programs
• Annual Wellness Fair
• Annual employee appreciation events
• Free onsite health screenings (to include hearing, skin cancer, biometric screening, flu shots)
• Safety & Risk training and job-related vaccinations
• Family and Career Training and professional development opportunities through the Organizational Development Department
• Opportunities and Career Development via the Government Wide Learning Management System

Pay

Depending on qualifications, starting salary range is $47,138.00 - $55,890.00.

Schedule

Tuesday - Saturday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. May be required to work on religious holidays. Regular and predictable attendance is required. Must work cooperatively with others.