Code Enforcement Officer (Full-Time) - Community Development Department

Douglas; Douglas (GA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Douglas hires a Code Enforcement Officer (Full-Time) in the Community Development Department to enforce city codes, inspect properties, and address nuisance abatements. The role requires evaluating plans, interpreting zoning rules, and coordinating with the public and officials.

Responsibilities include responding to inquiries, preparing documentation, and supporting related duties such as building inspections, license processing, and court appearances.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED issued by an accredited body.
• Minimum of one year of experience in a related field.
• Must possess or be able to obtain the appropriate state certification for inspections.
• Must have a valid Georgia driver’s license for the vehicle operated.
• Must complete Code Enforcement Officer Certificate Program Level 1 within 36 months.

Responsibilities

• Respond to and investigate complaints of code violations.
• Issue citations for code and ordinance violations.
• Conduct on-site inspections to determine nuisance abatement compliance.
• Notify responsible parties and discuss corrective actions.
• Prepare non-compliance documents for court proceedings and attend court.
• Inspect structures for safety or sanitation violations and assist with related duties as needed.

Skills

Code enforcement knowledge

Blueprints reading

Planning & analysis

Problem solving

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

GIS Mapping System

Data entry software

Job description

Code Enforcement Officer (Full-Time) - Community Development Department

Knowledge of relevant city construction and housing codes, nuisance ordinance, construction and trades codes and zoning ordinances; knowledge of the principles and practices of commercial, residential and industrial construction standards; knowledge of geography of the city, including subdivisions, roads and street names; knowledge of the GISmapping system; knowledge of criminal court and nuisance abatement court; skill in planning, organizing, analyzing, decision making, and problem solving; ability to maintain records and files; skill in reading blueprints and other technical diagrams such as plats, site plan, soil erosion and sedimentation control plans, maps and building plans; skill in interpreting and applying zoning regulations; must possess a high school diploma or GED that is issued by a school or organization recognized as accredited by the council for higher education accreditation (CHEA) or the U. S. Department of education (USDOE); must have a minimum of one (1) year of experience in a job related field; must possess or have the ability to readily obtain the appropriate state certification for the type of inspection (s) conducted; must possess a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated; must complete the code enforcement officer certificate program level 1 or equivalent within 36 months of obtaining position; must pass a drug screen test and physical examination upon conditional offer of employment.

Special Requirements

Responds to and investigates complaints of code violations; issues citations for code and ordinance violations; responds to telephone inquiries from elected officials, co-workers, and general public on matters related to code interpretation; investigates and addresses complaints from the general public; performs on-site inspections of properties to determine compliance with nuisance abatement ordinances and various other city ordinances; notifies responsible party of code violations and discusses possible options to correct violation(s); conducts follow-up inspections to determine code compliance; prepares documents of non-compliance nuisance abatement cases for court proceedings and attends court; inspects structures for potential violations of safety or sanitation; processes business license applications and renewals, reviews applications, enters business and payment data to computer and issues occupational tax certificates; process new alcoholic beverage license applications, conducts background investigations, advertise in the newspaper, prepares agenda item for city commission; enters data into computer, issues licenses; enforces business license regulations; assist with building inspector’s duties in his/her absence; assist with animal control officer’s duties in his/her absence; participates in professional development activities; performs other related duties as assigned.