COMMERCIAL CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER I - CORRECTIONS CODE ENFORCEMENT

Claytoncountyga; Georgia; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Clayton County is seeking a Commercial Code Enforcement Officer I to inspect business locations for proper licenses and posted certificates. The role identifies violations, issues citations, and enforces county codes and ordinances to ensure safe and compliant properties.

Responsibilities include responding to zoning and property maintenance concerns, coordinating with clerical staff, and staying current with industry regulations.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED with 2 years of related experience or equivalent
• ICC Housing Rehabilitation Inspector Certification required; 1 year of employment preferred
• Valid Georgia driver's license required; ability to perform physical tasks and communicate effectively

Responsibilities

• Inspect new/existing commercial locations for occupational tax certificates and posted licenses
• Identify violations, issue citations, and assist with enforcing applicable codes and ordinances
• Respond to complaints, conduct inspections, and maintain knowledge of evolving codes and regulations
• Back up other staff as needed and perform related duties as assigned

Skills

Code enforcement inspections

Customer service

Administrative work

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

ICC Housing Rehabilitation Inspector Certification

Georgia Driver's license

Job description

COMMERCIAL CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER I - CORRECTIONS CODE ENFORCEMENT

COMM. CODE ENF. OFF. I

CLASSIFICATION TITLE: Code Enforcement Officer I

PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION

The purpose of this classification is to inspect new/existing businesses locations for proper occupational tax certificates, identify violations, issue citations to violators, ensure compliance with applicable county ordinances, assist with updating business address, and to respond to complaints of potential property maintenance code and zoning code violations, conduct inspections, identify violations, initiate action against violators, research property ownership records, and work to preserve property values and ensure safe, sanitary and reasonable conditions per established codes/ordinances.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the works is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. All duties may not be performed in all departments. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Visits new/existing commercial locations within jurisdiction; monitors territory on a daily basis to identify new or closed businesses; verifies whether businesses have active license and have it posted in public view; Receives zoning complaint calls pertaining to commercial/residential property; takes inventory and issues citations of unkempt exterior signage, façade deterioration, proliferation of outside storage, trash and debris and overflowing dumpsters. Assists in enforcing the provisions of applicable federal, state, and local codes, ordinances, rules, regulations, specifications, standards, policies and procedures. Maintains a current knowledge of applicable codes, laws, and regulations; maintains an awareness of new trends and advances in the profession. Assist other department clerical personnel as needed. Serves as a back up to other staff members as needed. Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or GED; supplemented by two (2) years previous experience and/or training in a related field of code enforcement inspections, customer service, administrative works, and/or human interaction; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for the job. ICC Housing Rehabilitation Inspector Certification with one (1) year of employment. Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia Driver’s license. Tasks require the ability to exert moderate, though not constant physical effort, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds). Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, depth, and visual cues, or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:

Selection will be made from a register of eligible applicants that may be established by education, work experience, test score, personal interview, credit check, criminal history, driving history (copy of driver’s license may be required), drug screen, and/or physical examination.

Clayton County, Georgia, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.