Code Enforcement Inspector II

The Position

The purpose of this classification is to inspect city and county premises and enforce codes and ordinances governing minimum housing standards, unlawful dumping, vacant lots, and related conditions. This is the post-entry level code enforcement inspector position.

Duties

Conducts on-site and off-site inspections of city and county properties and homes to ensure code compliance with ordinances governing housing standards and property maintenance; initiates inspection, notification, and removal of inoperative vehicles.

Receives and investigates complaints; contacts violators and issues violation notices; takes photographs of violations prior to court; prepares legal cases for abatement; testifies in court as needed.

Issues citations/violation notices; contacts violators; and issues summons to court.

Interprets regulatory codes and responds to routine requests for information from employees, officials, property owners, contractors and other individuals; makes recommendations for additions/deletions to codes and regulations.

Processes a variety of documentation associated with department/division operations, within designated timeframes and per established procedures; receives and reviews Lot Cleaning orders, In Rem Notices, Court Orders, Fire Reports etc.; reviews, completes processes, forwards or retains as appropriate; prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, and other documentation, including Production reports, time sheets, Weed Notices, Demolition Notices, Repair Notices, Violation Notices and Dilapidated Structure Reports.

Operates a personal computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data, utilizing the City's code enforcement software system, Excel, word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, Internet, e-mail, or other software; and operates general office or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions.

Consults with supervisors, law officers, inspectors, contractors, property owners, and other agency officials to review departmental operations, discuss problems, coordinate activities, provide technical expertise, and receive advice/direction.

Conducts field meetings with contractors as needed.

Initiates by inspection Notification of Weed Removal.

Reviews codes and ordinances; keeps abreast of applicable city and state laws and regulations.

Performs research through tax office as needed; researches property owners and rental agencies.

Operates a motor vehicle in the performance of duties.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

Performs other related duties as required

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required, supplemented by vocational/technical training in construction practices and methods; additionally, three (3) or more years previous experience and/or training involving code enforcement of premises, zoning enforcement, or related field required; or any equivalent combination of education, experience, or training that provides the requisite knowledge skills and abilities for this job. Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license. International Code Council (ICC) Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector certification required. Georgia Association of Code Enforcement Officer Certification or equivalent desirable.

Core Competencies & ADA Compliance

Data Utilization: Requires the ability to evaluate, audit, deduce, and/or assess data and/or information using established criteria. Includes exercise of discretion in determining actual or probable consequences, and in referencing such evaluation to identify and select alternatives.

Human Interaction: Requires the ability to apply principles of persuasion and/or influence over others in coordinating activities of a project, program, or designated area of responsibility.

Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.

Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, advisory, and/or design data and information.

Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; ability to calculate decimals and percentages; may require ability to utilize principles of fractions and/or interpret graphs.

Functional Reasoning: Requires ability to apply principles of rational systems; to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form; and to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives.

Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness and creativity required in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory, judgmental, or subjective criteria, as opposed to that which is clearly measurable or verifiable.

ADA COMPLIANCE

Physical Ability: Tasks require the ability to exert very moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of 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).

Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, taste, odor, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, or toxic agents.

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

Employer Paid: Vacation Pay, Sick Pay, Holiday Pay, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Defined Benefit Retirement Plan

Optional:Vision Insurance, Short Term Disability Insurance, Long Term Disability Insurance, 457(b) Plan

Whole Life Insurance, Critical illness Insurance, Discounted YMCA Membership