Code Compliance Officer

DeKalb County Government; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 29,466 - 47,444; Full time

Job summary

A local government agency in Decatur, Georgia, seeks a Compliance Officer to ensure adherence to regulations including zoning and property maintenance. The role involves responding to citizen complaints, inspecting properties, and issuing warnings or citations as necessary. Candidates should possess an Associate’s degree in a relevant field and customer service experience. This is a safety-sensitive position with opportunities for community engagement and enforcement of local laws. Completion of required certifications is expected within two years.

Qualifications

• Two years of customer service experience preferred.
• Valid Georgia driver’s license required.
• Completion of Level I GACE certification or ICC Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector certification within two years.

Responsibilities

• Responds to citizen complaints and inspects locations for violations.
• Addresses illegal signage and educates businesses on regulations.
• Attends court hearings and performs re-inspections.
• Conducts property inspections and prepares action reports.
• Facilitates community meetings regarding code compliance.

Skills

Customer service

Compliance enforcement

Inspections

Community engagement

Education

Associate’s degree in Construction Technology, Engineering, Architecture or a related field

Job description

Job Description

Salary Grade: 13, $21.39 - $34.44 FLSA Nonexempt

The purpose of this classification is to ensure compliance with County regulations including zoning, signs, property maintenance, building codes, business licenses, noise complaints, and historical preservation.

This classification is safety-sensitive, subject to random drug testing in accordance with the County’s Drug & Alcohol Policy.

Essential Functions

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Responds to citizen’s complaints; inspects locations for violations; gathers and investigates evidence; and issues warning notices and court summonses.
• Addresses illegal signage; removes illegal signs; issues citations; educates businesses regarding sign regulations; and facilitates sign disposal.
• Attends court hearings; performs re-inspection of properties; processes photographic evidence; and prepares evidence for testimony.
• Performs property inspections; inspects multi-family dwellings and businesses for compliance; issues court summonses and citations; prepares action reports; and coordinates operations with local law enforcement.
• Conducts community meetings; coordinates and attends meetings to educate the public about code compliance and safety; and participates in volunteer efforts to improve the community.
• Processes a variety of documentation associated with department/division operations, within designated timeframes and per established procedures; receives and reviews various documentation, including citizen complaints, citations, and business licenses; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate; prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, and other documentation, including photographic evidence of violations, court summonses, and action reports; compiles data for further processing or for use in preparation of department reports; and maintains computerized and/or hardcopy records.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate’s degree in Construction Technology, Engineering, Architecture or a related field required; two years of customer service experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Specific License or Certificate Required: Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license and requires completion of Level I GACE certification or ICC Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector certification within two years.