Code Enforcement Officer: Field Compliance & Impact

Gwinnett County; Lawrenceville (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

Job summary

Gwinnett County is hiring a Code Enforcement Officer to respond to citizen questions, conduct field investigations, and ensure compliance with codes and regulations at our Lawrenceville, GA site.

Position levels I–III require driver’s license, security certifications, and progressive experience in code enforcement. Duties include issuing notices, researching plans, and preparing reports. On-site work with potential after-hours duties.

Qualifications

• One year of code enforcement experience, inspections, or customer service experience.
• Two years of code enforcement experience (II) is preferred for advancement.
• Three years of code enforcement experience with ICC certification is preferred for III.

Responsibilities

• Researching property information by reviewing plans
• Accessing databases
• Performing data entry of zoning and other property information
• Understanding current laws relating to codes and compliance
• Performing independent field investigations (Level II only)
• Issuing notices and citations
• Completing reports detailing findings
• Assisting supervisor in completing administrative reports and trains new employees (level II only)
• Other duties of a similar nature

Skills

Code enforcement experience

Customer service experience

Valid driver’s license

Security and Awareness Certification

Education

ICC Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector certification

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

Gwinnett County is hiring a Code Enforcement Officer to respond to citizen questions, conduct field investigations, and ensure compliance with codes and regulations at our Lawrenceville, GA site.

Position levels I–III require driver’s license, security certifications, and progressive experience in code enforcement. Duties include issuing notices, researching plans, and preparing reports. On-site work with potential after-hours duties.