Code Enforcement Manager

Help Shape One of Georgia’s Most Dynamic Cities

The City of Sandy Springs is seeking a driven, experienced, and community-focused leader to serve as our next Code Enforcement Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a high-performing team dedicated to protecting public health, safety, property standards, and quality of life in one of Georgia’s premier communities.

As the Code Enforcement Manager, you will oversee the City’s Code Enforcement Division, providing strategic leadership, operational oversight, and hands-on guidance in the enforcement of municipal codes and ordinances related to property maintenance, nuisance abatement, signage, housing, land use, noise control, and environmental compliance.

This role is ideal for a collaborative leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, values customer service, and can confidently balance enforcement, professionalism, empathy, and problem-solving.

What You’ll Do

Lead & Develop a High-Performing Team

• Supervise, mentor, coach, and evaluate Code Enforcement staff and supervisors
• Foster a culture centered on professionalism, accountability, responsiveness, and customer service
• Coordinate training, scheduling, workload management, and performance development
• Provide technical guidance and support on complex enforcement matters

Oversee Citywide Code Enforcement Operations

• Direct investigations, inspections, and enforcement activities
• Ensure consistent interpretation and enforcement of City ordinances and regulations
• Review inspection reports, case files, citations, and enforcement documentation for quality and accuracy
• Conduct field observations and assist with escalated or sensitive cases

Build Strong Community Relationships

• Work closely with residents, landlords, contractors, business owners, elected officials, and other stakeholders
• Resolve complaints, disputes, and complex compliance issues with professionalism and diplomacy
• Promote proactive, customer-focused enforcement practices that improve neighborhoods and community standards

Support Legal & Regulatory Compliance

• Prepare notices of violation, citations, and court-related documentation
• Represent the City in municipal and environmental court proceedings
• Recommend ordinance updates, operational improvements, and process enhancements

Respond When the Community Needs You

• Participate in after-hours response activities, including noise complaints and emergency situations
• Coordinate with Police, dispatch, and City leadership as needed
• Assist with special projects, City initiatives, and interdepartmental collaboration efforts

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fire Technology, Environmental Studies, Law Enforcement, Construction Technology, Public Administration, or a related field
• Five (5) years of code enforcement experience, including at least two (2) years of supervisory experience
  (Equivalent experience may substitute for degree requirements)
• Georgia Association of Code Enforcement Level I & II Certifications
• Georgia Soil and Water Level 1B Certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field
• Eight (8) years of progressively responsible code enforcement experience with significant supervisory or management responsibility
• Certified Code Enforcement Administrator and/or ICC Property & Housing Certification
• Strong knowledge of municipal codes, inspection practices, legal procedures, and regulatory compliance
• Experience developing policies, improving operational procedures, and leading enforcement programs

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate is:

• A confident and approachable leader
• Skilled in conflict resolution and public interaction
• Experienced in municipal code enforcement operations
• Comfortable making decisions in high-pressure situations
• Passionate about maintaining safe, attractive, and thriving communities
• Committed to fairness, consistency, and excellent customer service

Perks & Benefits

We offer a highly competitive benefits package designed to support you and your family:

• Three competitive medical plan options for you and your family, along with dental and vision coverage
• 10 paid holidays per year, plus 1 floating holiday
• Accrued paid vacation and sick leave
• City-paid life and AD&D insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability
• A City-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• A robust retirement savings program:
  • The City contributes 12% of your base salary to a 401(a) plan
  • The City matches up to 5% of your contributions to a 457(b) plan
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year after one year of service toward a relevant degree
• Identity Theft Insurance
• Access to an on-site gym
• FirstNet (AT&T) phone discount

About Sandy Springs

Sandy Springs is Georgia’s sixth-largest city, with nearly 110,000 residents and a thriving business community. Known for its small-town charm, strong public safety, and exceptional quality of life, Sandy Springs consistently ranks among the best places to raise a family. As Georgia’s most diverse city, it offers top-rated schools, world-class healthcare, miles of parks and riverfront recreation, and a vibrant dining and retail scene — all just minutes from the heart of metro Atlanta.

Join Our Team

If you are ready to lead with integrity, make a meaningful impact in the community, and help shape the future of one of Georgia’s most respected cities, we encourage you to apply today.

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

Due to the number of applications received, we are unable to accept phone calls or emails regarding application status. Applicants will receive notification when their application is received and again once a hiring decision has been made.