CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER III

City of Stonecrest; Stonecrest (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Stonecrest in Georgia seeks a Code Enforcement Officer III to investigate zoning code violations, enforce building, property maintenance, noise and related ordinances, and prepare records, reports, and court documentation. Respond to complaints, conduct site visits, issue notices and citations, and maintain comprehensive case files while testifying in municipal court as required.

Weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, regulations and ordinances related to municipal code enforcement.
• Excellent communications, self-motivated and team-oriented work practices.
• Experience working in a public setting.
• Must exhibit excellent customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Responds to complaints of City zoning code violations and investigates possible infractions; conducts site visits to determine validity of complaints or to enforce codes.
• Determines compliance or non-compliance with codes; meets with property owners to discuss violations; issues code compliance notices and official correction notices; issues citations/summonses to violators; serves citations via certified mail or in person; conducts follow-up site inspections.
• Interprets and enforces provisions of applicable zoning codes, specifications, and standards; provides information and technical assistance concerning code requirements; discusses problem areas with property owners, residents, and contractors; makes suggestions and recommends solutions.
• Maintains records of enforcement activities; enters data into computer system; maintains case files; conducts records maintenance.
• Performs tasks involving court-related proceedings; prepares documents; interviews witnesses; prepares evidence for court cases; testifies in court as needed.
• Maintains knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and standards; reads professional literature; attends workshops and training sessions.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Public service experience

Customer service

Public safety

Education

Associate degree preferred

Job description

The purpose of this classification is to conduct investigations regarding zoning code violations and to enforce local zoning codes and ordinances. This position performs a variety of technical duties necessary to execute the requirements of the city’s code compliance programs; monitors and enforces zoning, building, property maintenance, noise, abandoned vehicle and other codes and ordinances designed to protect the health, safety and welfare of the residents and the general quality of life. Prepares records and reports pertaining to abatements, court actions, daily activities, enforcement actions and inspections; testifies in municipal court as required; and serve as a resource and provide information on city regulations to property owners, residents, businesses, and the general public, along with other city departments and contractors.

• Responds to complaints of City zoning code violations and investigates possible infractions conducts site visits to determine validity of complaints or to enforce codes; collects, evaluates, records, and preserves evidence; interviews witnesses and gathers information; and takes and files photographs to document violations.
• Determines compliance or non-compliance with codes meets with property owners to discuss violations; issues code compliance notices and official correction notices; issues citations/summonses to violators; serves citations via certified mail or in person; and performs follow-up site inspections as needed.
• Interprets and enforces the provisions of applicable zoning codes, specifications, and standards provides information and technical assistance concerning code requirements; discusses problem areas with property owners, residents, and contractors; makes suggestions and recommends solutions to problems; responds to questions concerning code violations; and conducts research as needed.
• Maintains records of enforcement activities enters data regarding work activities and violations into computer system; maintains comprehensive case files; and conducts records maintenance activities in compliance with guidelines governing record retention.
• Performs various tasks involving court-related proceedings prepares related documents and reports to assist in building and documenting case information; interviews witnesses; prepares evidence for court cases; and testifies in court as needed.
• Maintains a comprehensive and current knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and standards maintains an awareness of code enforcement methods, practices, trends and advances in the profession; reads professional literature; maintains professional affiliations; and attends workshops and training sessions as appropriate.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Code Enforcement Officer III: Employees in this class demonstrate ongoing mastery of the technical duties necessary to execute the requirements of the City’s code enforcement programs and easily manage the routine requirements of the position. Employee demonstrates the necessary problem-solving skills to manage most circumstances that may arise in the daily performance of monitoring and enforcing zoning, building, property maintenance, noise, and other codes and ordinances designed to protect the health, safety and welfare of the residents and stakeholders

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Requires a high school diploma (associate degree in criminal justice, zoning, urban planning, or related field is preferred), and the equivalent of two years of experience in code enforcement or a related field, or any combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations

Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia Driver's License.

Certification as a zoning inspector, certified code enforcement officer in State of GA, ICC property maintenance inspector, or Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission Level IB Certification (Red Card) is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, regulations and ordinances related to municipal code enforcement
• Excellent communications, self-motivated and team-oriented work practices
• Experience working in a public setting
• Must exhibit excellent customer service skills

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Official work schedules will include required weekend work that may occur after 5:00 p.m.

REQUIREMENTS INCLUDED IN THIS CLASS SPECIFICATION MAY BE SUBJECT TO MODIFICATION IN ORDER TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES WHO ARE OTHERWISE QUALIFIED TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF THE JOB.