Code Compliance Trainee - Code Compliance

City of Savannah; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Wellness Programs

Employee Development

Job summary

The City of Savannah is seeking a Code Compliance Officer Trainee to enforce a wide range of local ordinances including property maintenance, zoning, parking, sanitation and towing. You will patrol, inspect, issue notices, and help educate residents to keep Savannah neighborhoods safe and orderly.

This entry‑level role requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, IPMC within one year, and IZC optional.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Experience in property maintenance, law, zoning, or other code enforcement
• IPMC certification must be obtained within one year
• IZC certification is optional

Responsibilities

• Enforces regulatory codes and ordinances as mandated.
• Assists with on-site inspections and investigations for compliance.
• Patrols designated areas to identify code violations.
• Issues correction notices to violators.
• Writes and delivers subpoenas as needed.
• Conducts property owner research and takes photographs of violations.
• Maintains complete and accurate records of inspections and actions.
• Attends neighborhood association meetings to present code enforcement information.

Skills

Decision making

Interpersonal relations

Oral and written communication

Driving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Purpose: Keeping Savannah beautiful by fostering healthy relationships with citizens is what we strive for. As a Code Compliance Officer Trainee, you will be responsible for enforcing a wide variety of local ordinances including property maintenance, zoning, residential parking, sanitation, tourism, short-term vacation rentals, vehicles for hire, and towing operators to promote a safe, clean and healthy environment.

Savannah's Code Compliance Department is out on the streets every day working with the public to help solve problems and bring our neighborhoods up to “code”. Come join our team as we make a difference in the community!

The City of Savannah offers great pay, excellent benefits and career progression!

Essential Job Functions

• Performs routine code compliance activities: enforce regulatory codes and ordinances as mandated.
• Assists with on-site inspections and investigations to ensure compliance with city or state ordinances.
• Patrols designated areas of the city to identify code violations.
• Issues correction notices.
• Writes parking tickets.
• Writes and delivers subpoenas.
• Conducts research to identify property owners.
• Takes photographs of violations and processes towing of vehicles.
• Attends neighborhood association meetings to make presentations related to code enforcement activities.
• Conducts research to locate property owners.
• Maintains complete and accurate records.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED; property maintenance, law, zoning, or other code enforcement experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Must possess a valid driver's license and ability to walk several blocks in neighborhoods daily, taking, and downloading pictures. International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) must be obtained within one (1) year of employment. Failure to obtain the IPMC certification within one year will result in immediate termination. International Zoning Certifications (IZC) is optional. Successfully obtaining certifications will result in a pay increase.

This is a critical workforce position.

Work Location: 6 Interchange Court savannah, GA

Work Hours

Work Hours: 8 AM - 5 PM - Rotating Weekends Off (*Work hours may vary and are subject to change according to operational needs)

Additional Requirements

Background investigation, including supervised drug screen, post offer/pre-employment medical screen; a motor vehicle report will be conducted, and driving history must meet the standards outlined by the City of Savannah

Additional Information

• Knowledge of city and department policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of related City of Savannah codes and ordinances.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices property maintenance code enforcement.
• Skill in decision making.
• Skill in compiling information and preparing reports.
• Skill in operating such office equipment as a typewriter, calculator, copier, and facsimile machine.
• Skill in interpersonal relations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

City Of Savannah Employee Benefits

• Paid Holiday
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Leave
• Defined Benefit Retirement Pension Plan
• Protective Services Retirement Plan (select positions)
• Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan
• Retirement Seminars
• PPO Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Health & Wellness Incentives
• Long Term Disability
• Excellence and Service Recognition
• Employee Development and In-Service Training
• Educational Assistance Program
• Uniform Allowance (select positions)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts and Memberships
• Employee Relations
• Direct Deposit
• Credit Union
• Pretax Parking Deductions
• Employer Assisted Home Purchase Program
• Domestic Partnership Benefits
• Healthcare
• PPO Medical Plus Plan
• PPO Medical Basic Plan
• Dental Plus Plan
• Dental Basic Plan
• Vision Service Plan
• Life Insurance
• Basic Life and ADD
• Supplemental Life Employee
• Supplemental Life Spouse
• Supplemental Life Child

Benefits costs are paid by the City of Savannah, by the employee or shared by both the City and the employee.

01

Do you have an High School diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you willing to work a flexible schedule?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question