Zoning Inspector

City of Atlanta, GA; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Atlanta, GA is seeking an Enforcement Inspector to conduct on-site inspections across the city to ensure compliance with the Atlanta Zoning Ordinance and related codes. The role includes reviewing complex cases, issuing correction notices, and presenting findings at meetings to support safe and compliant neighborhoods.

You will collaborate with other city agencies, prepare court dispositions, and represent the city at public hearings, all while delivering best-in-class customer

Qualifications

• Associate degree in construction, engineering, real estate, construction management, planning, or related field.
• Two to three years as a zoning or code inspector or equivalent professional experience.
• Valid Georgia Driver’s License and the ability to drive regularly.
• Must hold at least one ICC Zoning Inspector or ICC Property Maintenance certification (or obtain within 6 months).

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site inspections citywide to enforce the Atlanta Zoning Ordinance and related codes.
• Review complex cases and research documentation for legal non-conforming uses and certificates.
• Issue correction notices and court citations for violations and represent the city at meetings.
• Engage in public outreach and provide best-in-class customer service to residents and businesses.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Analytical thinking

Documentation

Problem solving

Customer service

Education

Associate degree in construction/engineering/real estate

Tools

ICC Certifications

Job description

Posting Expires: When Filled.

Salary Range: $51,035.56- $68,132.47

General Description

Thispositionhastheresponsibilityofconductingon-siteinspectionsallovertheCityforcompliancetothe Atlanta Zoning Ordinance and other related codes.Staff employed in this position must also conductjoint inspections with other City of Atlanta agencies for quality-of-life issues.This position also has the responsibility of reviewing and conducting complex research for the documentation of legal non-conformingusesaswellasfortheapprovalofCityofAtlantaOccupationalTaxCertificates.Thisposition mustrepresenttheCityatpublicmeetingsandfunctionsasrequiredandmustissuecorrectionnoticesfor violations of the Atlanta Zoning Ordinance and issue court citations for violators for Municipal Court proceedings.The incumbent must ensure that best in classcustomerservice is provided to both internal and external customers, and embrace, support, and promote the City’s core values, beliefs, and culture.

Supervision Received

Works under very general supervision. May work independently or with other skilled or semi-skilled workerswithresponsibilityforcompletionofassignedtasks.ReportstoLead Enforcement Inspector

EnforcesthezoningordinanceandotherapplicablelawsandcodesfortheCityofAtlanta;verifiesnon-conforming units, structures, uses, parking, etc. by researching from several sources.

Conductcasereviewsandgeneratestatisticalreportsforexecutivestaff,CityCouncil,theMayor’sOffice, inquiries regarding zoning, land use complaints and other code violations.

Preparescourtbriefsandcourtcase dispositions.

AttendBZAhearings,courthearingsandlegalmeetingswhen required.

Attendcommunity,neighborhood,andotherengagementmeetingstoperformoutreachactivitiesto educate the public on zoning and building code related concerns/complaints.

Providesbestinclasscustomerservicewhenrespondingtotelephonecallsandofficevisitsfrom constituents.

Issuescorrectionnoticesandcitations.Inspects,evaluates,andrendersdecisionsofcomplianceto established zoning ordinances and related building code violations.

Reviewandapprovesignpermitsinaccordancewiththezoning ordinances.

Investigates,responds,andresolvescitizen’scomplaintsinvolvingpotentialorpossiblezoningandbuilding violations.

Issue violation citations and enforce adherence to zoning ordinances and building related codes. Verifies correction of violation.

Prepares reports of investigations to include processing of violation letters. Maintainsandsubmitsaccurateandup-to-daterecordsofinspectionactivities.

Issues and “Post” notices to permits on construction sites, Stop Work Orders, Working Without Permitsviolations, and other violations.

Knowledge,Skills& Abilities

Ability to learn zoning and building related codes and ordinances adopted and enforced by the City, includingcurrentlyadoptedzoningcodesandordinances;interpretandapplypertinentfederal,state,and local laws, codes and regulations.

Abilitytoconductinspectionsandinvestigationsofzoningviolationsandpreparedetailedandaccurate records for use in legal proceedings.

Abilitytoestablishandmaintaineffectiveworkingrelationshipswithassociatepersonnel,thegeneral public, various departments and agencies.Ability to communicate with supervisors and other staff members.

Abilitytodealdiplomaticallyinadversesituations;includingtheabilitytosecurefacts,document information, evaluate data and draw valid conclusions.

Abilitytoexplaindepartmentalprocedurestocustomerstofacilitatezoningcompliance;directscustomers to appropriate divisions for requested services.

Abilityofcomprehend,interpretandapplycoderegulationsandprocedures,aswellasdepartmental policies and guidelines.

Abilitytocompile,organize,prepare,andmaintainanassortmentofrecords,reportsandinformation. Ability to use independent judgment.

Abilitytoperformthemathematicalcalculationsrequiredbythe job.

Abilitytoutilizeandunderstandcomputerapplicationsandtechniquesrequiredbythe job.

Abilitytoworkunderaminimumdegreeofstressrelatedtodutiesthatrequireconstantattentiontodetail and tight deadlines.

Knowledgeofzoningregulationsandotherapplicablelaws,rules,andordinances. Knowledge of methods of land descriptions.

Knowledgeoflegalcodes,courtprocedures,precedentcases,executiveorders,etc. Knowledge of the terminology used within the department.

Skilledinorganizingdailyinspections,inspectionfilesandtestreports;detectingcodeviolationswithinall required building construction; detecting lack of compliance with approved plans and zoning regulations related to historic preservation and/or urban design; analyzing building plans for existing and new structures for code compliance; effective written and oral communication skills; effective organizational skills.

MinimumQualifications–EducationandExperience

Associate degree in construction, engineering real estate, construction management, planning or appropriately related field and two to three years as a zoning inspector or code inspector(equivalent

professionalexperiencemaybeconsideredforsubstitutionfortherequireddegreeonanexception basis).

PreferredEducation&Experience

Associatedegree in realestate,constructionmanagement,planningorappropriaterelatedfieldand two to three years as a zoning inspector or code inspector (equivalent professional experience may be considered for substitution for the required degree on an exception basis).

LicensuresandCertifications

• Required: Valid Georgia Driver’s License (must always drive a motor vehicle and maintain a valid Georgia Driver’s License)
• Must hold at least one ICC Certified Zoning Inspector, ICC Property Maintenance, or other ICC Building certification (If not, must obtain an ICC certification within 6 months of employment).

Must be able to pass a pre-employment security, drug, and background check for Atlanta Police Department Code Enforcement Agent badge (must always maintain a SpecialPolice license to perform the required job duties).

Essential Capabilities and Work Environment

Requiredphysical,lifting,andsensorycapabilitiesarerequirementstoperformthejobsuccessfully.Typical environmental conditions associated with job.