Code Compliance Officer

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

Job summary

A local government agency in Decatur, Georgia, seeks a Code Compliance Inspector responsible for ensuring compliance with zoning and property maintenance regulations. Key tasks include responding to citizen complaints, conducting property inspections, and educating the public about safety codes. The role requires an Associate’s degree in a relevant field and experience in customer service, along with the ability to obtain relevant certifications. This position is essential for maintaining community standards and requires a valid Georgia driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Two years of customer service experience.
• Completion of Level I GACE certification or ICC Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector certification within two years.

Responsibilities

• Responds to citizen’s complaints and inspects locations for violations.
• Educates businesses regarding sign regulations and issues citations.
• Conducts community meetings about code compliance and safety.

Skills

Customer service

Property inspection

Regulatory compliance

Education

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

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:

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.