CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER

Protect Our Community. Promote Compliance. Make a Difference.

The City of Stockbridge is seeking experienced professionals to join the Stockbridge Police Department as Code Enforcement Officers. These positions play an important role in maintaining the safety, appearance, and quality of our community by monitoring and enforcing City ordinances, codes, and regulations related to zoning, land use, nuisance housing, building codes, health and safety, blight, graffiti, water waste, and other matters of public concern.

Major Duties

• Conduct field investigations; inspect properties for violations; attempt to make contact at the residence or business in order to resolve violation; issue and post warning notices, notices of violation, corrective notices, orders to comply, and related documentation for code violations; schedule and perform all follow-up functions to gain compliance including letters, inspections, calls, meetings, discussions, and negotiations to ensure compliance with appropriate codes and ordinances; issue administrative and parking citations and notices of violation as necessary.
• Maintain accurate documentation and case files on all investigations, inspections, enforcement actions, and other job related activities including accurate and detailed information regarding code enforcement activity to substantiate violations; draw diagrams and illustrations and take photographs.
• Patrol assigned area in a City vehicle to identify and evaluate problem areas and/or ordinance violations; determine proper method to resolve violations.
• Perform a variety of field and office work in support of the City’s local code enforcement program; enforce compliance with City regulations and ordinances including those pertaining to zoning, land use, nuisance housing, building codes, health and safety, blight, graffiti, water waste, occupational tax, and other matters of public concern.
• Prepare evidence in support of legal actions taken by the City; appear in court as necessary; testify at hearings and in court proceedings as required.
• Receive and respond to citizen complaints and reports from other agencies and departments on alleged violations of City zoning and related municipal codes and ordinances; interview complainant and witnesses; conduct investigations and provide recommendations for resolution.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to enforce pertinent codes, ordinances, laws, and regulations with impartiality and efficiency.
• Ability to independently perform a full range of municipal code enforcement and compliance duties.
• Ability to inspect and identify violations of applicable codes and ordinances.
• Ability to interpret and apply applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations related to zoning, nuisance abatement, and health and safety issues.
• Ability to investigate complaints and mediate resolutions in a timely and tactful manner.

THIS JOB IS ONLY OPEN TO EXPERIENCED CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS.

Education and Experience

High School diploma or Associate's degree supplemented by specialized training and/or college level coursework in criminal justice, public administration, business administration, or other related field; two (2) years of work experience involving a high level of public contact including some experience dealing with the public in an enforcement, inspection, investigation, or customer service capacity; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Special Qualifications

Must possess, or obtain within 24 months of hire, Georgia Association of Code Enforcement (GACE) Level I Certification; valid State of Georgia Driver’s License.

Physical Demands

This work is performed indoors and outdoors and involves field work and moderate amounts of standing, walking, bending, crouching, carrying, pulling, balancing, and kneeling.

Work Environment

Work is performed in an indoor and outdoor environment where the employee is occasionally exposed to noise, dust, dirt, and possible periods in hot, cold or inclement weather.