About Code Enforcement Officer 012-000-006-1

Fairfieldsc; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Job summary

Fairfield County in South Carolina seeks a Code Enforcement Officer to receive, record, and investigate complaints, determine violations, and enforce county ordinances. The role requires a high school diploma with some public relations experience and a valid SC driver’s license.

You will be responsible for notices, records, court appearances, and coordination with law enforcement agencies. ICC and SCC certifications must be obtained within set timeframes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and some public relations experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience providing required skills.
• Must have a valid SC Driver's License and clear criminal history.
• Must obtain ICC Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector certification and SCC Academy certification.

Responsibilities

• Receives, records, and investigates complaints alleging violations and determines whether violations occurred.
• Issues written notices of violations and orders property owners to correct or abate violations per ordinances.
• Maintains accurate records of complaints, investigations, violations, notices, responses, enforcement actions, and dispositions.
• Initiates enforcement proceedings, including filing complaints with the Fairfield County Magistrate’s Office and pursuing legal remedies.
• Appears in court, participates in trials, and provides testimony and documentation as required.
• Performs administrative duties and coordinates with Sheriff’s Office and other agencies as needed.

Skills

Public relations experience

Valid SC Driver's License

Strong written and verbal comunicação

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Receives, records, and investigates written and verbal complaints alleging violations of applicable County ordinances and determines whether violations have occurred.
Issues written notices of violations and orders property owners to correct or abate violations in accordance with applicable ordinances and legal requirements. Ensures notices are properly served.
Maintains accurate records of complaints, investigations, violations, notices, responses, enforcement actions, and final dispositions.
Initiates authorized enforcement proceedings, including filing complaints with the Fairfield County Magistrate’s Office and pursuing other legal remedies as authorized by law. Appears in court, participates in trials and other judicial proceedings, and provides testimony and supporting documentation as required.
Conducts residency checks at County recycling center sites to verify compliance with Public Works waste management policies
Conducts surveillance and monitoring of areas identified as having recurring illegal dumping activity to deter violations and reduce occurrences.
Documents and reports littering and illegal dumping violations to the Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office and coordinates enforcement efforts as appropriate.
Assists the Sheriff’s Office with investigations involving littering and illegal dumping, including gathering information and documenting observed violations.
Prepares and transmits records for appeals and presents enforcement cases at hearings as required. Explains applicable code requirements and enforcement procedures to property owners and the public and responds to inquiries concerning code compliance.
Performs administrative duties related to code enforcement, including preparing reports and correspondence, entering data, maintaining files, reviewing mail, and attending meetings and hearings.
Performs computer data entry to record and retrieve information to prepare reports and correspondence.
Answers and directs telephone calls, provides information to the public, and refers inquiries to appropriate staff.
Responds to routine inquiries, explains applicable procedures, and provides necessary applications and documents to customers.
Communicates and coordinates with department staff, other County employees, outside agencies, professionals, vendors, and the general public.
Operates a variety of equipment, which include a computer, printer, scanner, copier, fax machine, telephone, calculator, etc.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Performsotherrelatedduties asrequired.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Highschool diplomaandsomepublicrelations experience,oranyequivalentcombinationofeducationandexperiencewhichprovidestherequiredskills, knowledge,andexperience.

Must have a valid SC Driver's License and clear criminal history.

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Must obtain International Code Council (ICC) Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector certification and credentials through the ICC Code Enforcement Program within a timeframe established by the County as a condition of continued employment. Must maintain the certification as required.

Mustbe abletoobtainlawenforcementcertificationthroughtheSCCriminalJusticeAcademy.

SCHEDULE/HOURS:

Monday - Friday (9:00 - 5:00) 35 hours/week

Our Total Compensation Package includes:

• Compensation – competitive pay, based on qualifications.
• Comprehensive State Medical Insurance, Dental and Vision Insurance SC State Retirement Plan/Pension
• Life Insurance
• Long-term disability
• Deferred Compensation 401K Plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA) Medical Spending Account (MSA)
• Public Loan Forgiveness Program (Student Loan Forgiveness Program)
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time, Plus 2 Personal Days
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional Development / Trainings

Fairfield County is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions), or national origin. The department prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions), or national origin.