City Marshal - Code Enforcement Officer

Smyrna; Smyrna (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Smyrna is seeking a capable code enforcement professional to interpret and enforce city codes and ordinances. You will patrol areas, identify violations, and coordinate with property owners and businesses to achieve compliance.

Responsibilities include handling investigations, maintaining documentation, and assisting in Environmental Court proceedings. The role requires strong communication and the ability to testify when needed, with a focus on safety and community standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• GA Code Enforcement Master Certificate preferred or obtainable.
• International Property Maintenance certifications preferred or obtainable.
• Experience in enforcing city codes and ordinances is required.

Responsibilities

• Interprets, explains, and enforces city codes and ordinances.
• Patrols the city to identify potential code violations and ensures property maintenance.
• Responds to and investigates complaints of code violations and licensing issues.
• Maintains records and collects photographic/video evidence.
• Assist in processing violations through Environmental Court and testify as needed.
• Complete work logs and regular reports.

Skills

Code enforcement

Communication

Reading and applying codes

Computers and software

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Georgia Association of Code Enforcement Master Certificate

International Property Maintenance certifications

Job description

This position participates in the enforcement of city codes and ordinances.

MAJOR DUTIES

• Interprets, explains, and enforces city codes and ordinances.
• Patrols the city to identify potential code violations; ensures the proper maintenance of private and commercial property.
• Responds to and investigates complaints of code violations, including violations of codes related to business licenses, dilapidated housing and other structures, signs, parking, health and sanitation, etc.
• Maintains paper and electronic records of inspection and enforcement activities; collects photography and video evidence.
• Work closely with the City Solicitor for environmental use cases and provides assistance as needed; assists in the processing of violations through the Environmental Court.
• Testifies in court as needed.
• Completes work logs and regular reports.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

• Knowledge of city codes and ordinances.
• Knowledge of code enforcement principles and practices.
• Knowledge of city, court, and department policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
• Skill in conducting and documenting code violation investigations.
• Skill in communicating with property owners, business owners, and other parties.
• Skill in reading, interpreting, and applying codes in a variety of contexts.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

The Assistant Director of Community Development assigns work in terms of general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results.

GUIDELINES

Guidelines include city codes, the International Property Maintenance Code, and city and department policies and procedures. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application.

COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK

• The work consists of related code enforcement duties. Strict codes combined with the unique nature of each case in question contributes to the complexity of the position.
• The purpose of this position is to lead and participate in the enforcement of city codes and ordinances. Success in this position helps to ensure compliance with those codes and ordinances.

CONTACTS

• Contacts are typically with co-workers, other city personnel, elected and appointed officials, business owners, attorneys and court personnel, property owners, and members of the general public.
• Contacts are typically to provide services, to give or exchange information, to justify or settle matters, or to resolve problems.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, or stooping. The employee occasionally lifts light objects, distinguishes between shades of color, and utilizes the sense of smell.
• The work is typically performed in an office and outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

None

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent required; and
• More than two years of related experience required; or
• Any equivalent combination of education, experience, training which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the work.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain Georgia Association of Code Enforcement Master Certificate.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain InternationalProperty Maintenance certifications.
• Must successfully pass criminal background and motor vehicle checks.
• Must successfully pass post-offer drug screening and physical.

* * * * The City of Smyrna is an Equal Opportunity Employer * * * *