Community Development - Code Enforcement Inspector I

City of Decatur; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Dental

Vision

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Vacation & sick leave

Job summary

The City of Decatur seeks a Code Enforcement Inspector to enforce city codes on weeds, junk, litter, and building-code compliance. You will respond to citizen complaints, conduct field inspections, prepare sworn reports, issue warnings and citations, and collect photographic evidence.

This role requires preparing affidavits, testifying in court when required, and interacting with the public, property owners, law enforcement, and city staff to resolve violations and ensure safe, compliant

Qualifications

• Knowledge of code enforcement principles and practices.
• Proven ability to understand and apply city codes and ordinances.
• Experience with preparing written reports and affidavits.

Responsibilities

• Respond to citizen complaints concerning ordinance violations.
• Conduct field inspections and prepare inspection reports; issue warnings and citations.
• Collect photographic evidence of inspection results.

Skills

Code enforcement principles

Microsoft Office

Site inspections

Oral and written communication

City codes knowledge

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Specialized code enforcement training

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Job description

Job Summary

This position performs weed, junk, and litter inspections to ensure compliance with city codes and ordinances, and assists with building code compliance.

Major Duties

• Responds to citizen complaints concerning ordinance violations.
• Conducts field inspections of alleged city code and ordinances; prepares written inspection reports; issues warnings and citations.
• Collects photographic evidence of inspection results.
• Executes search warrants and court summons.
• Prepares sworn affidavits.
• Prepares cases for trial; testifies in court as required.
• Inspects demolition work prior to payment.
• Measures and marks property lines.
• Reviews legal deeds to determine property ownership.
• Answers inquiries and provides information to the general public.
• Performs related duties.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
• Must be proficient with computers, including Microsoft office products such as Outlook, Word, Excel and Adobe and other applicable systems or software.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Alabama for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Knowledge of code enforcement principles and practices.
• Knowledge of appeals policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of relevant city codes and ordinances.
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
• Skill in conducting site inspections.
• Skill in maintaining files and records.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

Supplemental Information

Guidelines

• City codes and ordinances and department policies and procedures. These guidelines are generally clear and specific but may require some interpretation in application.

Complexity/Scope of Work

• The work consists of related code enforcement duties. Strict regulations, combined with the unique nature of each case in question, contribute to the complexity of the work.
• The purpose of this position is to enforce city codes. Successful performance ensures compliance with all codes and ordinances related to existing building and weeds, junk, and litter.

Contacts

• Contacts are typically with co-workers, other city employees, property owners, law enforcement personnel, and members of the general public.
• Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, resolve problems, and negotiate, defend, or settle matters.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching, or stooping. The employee occasionally lifts light and heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, distinguishes between shades of color, and utilizes the sense of smell.
• The work is typically performed in an office and outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather. The employee may be exposed to noise, dust, dirt and grease. Work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, gloves, etc.

Supervisory and Management Responsibility

• None.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

01. Do you possess a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Alabama?

• Yes
• No

02. Do you have at least one to two years of experience in code enforcement, inspections, or a similar field?

• Yes
• No

03. Are you proficient in using computers, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Adobe software?

• Yes
• No

04. Are you able to perform physical tasks such as walking, bending, crouching, climbing ladders, and lifting light to heavy objects?

• Yes
• No

05. Are you comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions, including cold or inclement weather?

• Yes
• No

06. Do you have experience preparing written reports, affidavits, or documentation for compliance or legal processes?

• Yes
• No

07. Are you able to interact professionally with the public, property owners, law enforcement, and other city personnel?

• Yes
• No

08. Do you have experience conducting site inspections or evaluating compliance with codes, ordinances, or regulations?

• Yes
• No

09. Are you able to collect and manage evidence such as photographs and documentation for potential court cases?

• Yes
• No

10. Are you willing and able to execute search warrants, issue citations, and testify in court when required?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question