Environmental Compliance & Enforcement Officer

Columbus Consolidated Government; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbus Consolidated Government seeks a code enforcement professional to patrol areas for violations concerning solid waste, recycling, and litter. You will explain city ordinances to residents, testify in court, and prepare reports for the public safety division.

The role requires knowledge of state and federal regulations, plus strong communication and organizational skills to coordinate with courts and other agencies. Valid GA driver’s license is expected.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of safety rules and regulations.
• Ability to explain laws and ordinances to the public and officials.
• Experience with report filing and records management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Patrols for code violations related to solid waste, recycling, yard waste, and litter.
• Testifies in court regarding citations issued and attends court appearances.
• Explains laws, ordinances, and concerns to the public and other departments.
• Performs duties and completes weekly reports; conducts property owner research.

Skills

Safety rules

Communication devices

Ordinances knowledge

Report writing

Interpersonal skills

Map reading

Time management

Problem solving

Written communication

Verbal communication

Route design

Instruction comprehension

Color perception

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CITILINK

Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

Columbus Consolidated Government seeks a code enforcement professional to patrol areas for violations concerning solid waste, recycling, and litter. You will explain city ordinances to residents, testify in court, and prepare reports for the public safety division.

The role requires knowledge of state and federal regulations, plus strong communication and organizational skills to coordinate with courts and other agencies. Valid GA driver’s license is expected.