JOB SUMMARY

Performs professional work to research, evaluate, plan, organize, coordinate and implement field inspections to ensure compliance with the City of Douglasville Land Development Code, and local ordinances.

Under administrative direction, directs, manages, supervises, and coordinates the activities and operations of Code Compliance including general code enforcement and business licensing. Coordinates assigned activities with other divisions, departments, and outside agencies; and provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the community Development Director. Work is performed under the direct supervision of the Code Compliance Manager. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assists in the development and implementation of code compliance program involved in the efficient and effective enforcement of codes related to housing, dangerous buildings, abandoned/inoperative vehicles, trash, weeds, business operating without proper business license, improper or illegal signage, and other health and safety violations.
• Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for assigned programs; recommends and administers policies and procedures.
• Participates in field activities and investigations; reviews reports prepared by Code Enforcement Officers; may issue citations and prepare requests for criminal complaints as appropriate; prepares cases for prosecution; prepares materials for Council hearings; may testify in court regarding compliance action.
• Reviews and analyzes statistical information from reports; track case information and review data entry for consistency.
• Assists in developing procedures involved in the enforcement of codes and regulations including methods and techniques of conducting and documenting field investigations.
• Participates in legal procedures involved in the enforcement of land use and environmental regulations.
• Prepares court documents and procedures including procedures for citation issuance and obtaining various types of inspection warrants.
• Will be required to operate a motor vehicle and issues summonses for violations found and performance of assigned tasks.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisor or designee.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS 

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Public Administration, Law Enforcement or related field preferred; five (5) or more years of progressively responsible professional experience in Planning, law enforcement or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES 

• Knowledge of fiscal management, including budget preparation, expenditure control and record keeping; 
• Ability to facilitate public input processes and public meetings; 
• Ability to mediate disputes and bring groups with opposing goals to resolution on issues in order to move forward with a project; 
• Ability to make effective written and oral presentations; 
• Ability to manage multiple projects at one time; 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships; 
• Knowledge of the operation GIS and GPS software applications;
• Ability to research public records, interpret and apply information appropriately.
• Ability to prepare reports, plans, and studies and to accurately interpret ordinances and codes;
• Ability to research public records, interpret and apply information appropriately;
• Ability to handle multiple interruptions, adjustments to priorities throughout the day;
• Knowledge of mapping principles, database management, map automation and analysis; 
• Knowledge of database and file management systems; and
• Knowledge of development regulations concerning land use and environmental matters; 

CERTIFICATIONS

• Must possess (GACE) Georgia Association of Code Enforcement Certification Level II.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is medium work and requires balancing, climbing, crouching, fingering, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, reaching, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity, and walking. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The incumbent works in a dynamic environment that requires sensitivity to change and responsiveness to changing goals, priorities, and needs.