Code Enforcement Officer

LEE COUNTY, GEORGIA

Classification Specification

Code Enforcement Officer (4050)
FLSA: Non-Exempt

Purpose of Classification:

The purpose of this classification is to enforce codes to ensure the health and safety of the general public.

Essential Functions:

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude
them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties
may be required and assigned.

Enforces all County codes, ordinances, laws and regulations, to include nuisance, property maintenance, and health,
safety and welfare codes: and initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations;

Responds to complaints of County code violations and investigates possible infractions: conducts site visits to
determine validity of complaints or to enforce codes; collects, evaluates, records, and preserves evidence; interviews
witnesses and gathers information; and takes and files photographs to document violations.

Determines compliance or non-compliance with codes: meets with property owners, business owners, contractors,
and others to discuss violations; issues code compliance notices and official correction notices; issues citations to
violators; serves citations via certified mail or in person; and performs follow-up site inspections as needed.

Interprets and enforces the provisions of applicable nuisance, property maintenance, and health, safety and welfare,
and related regulations, specifications, and standards: provides information and technical assistance concerning code
requirements; discusses problem areas with property owners, residents, business owners, contractors and others;
makes suggestions and recommends solutions to problems; responds to questions concerning code violations; and
conducts research as needed.

Maintains records of enforcement activities: enters data regarding work activities and violations into computer
system; maintains comprehensive case files; and conducts records maintenance activities in compliance with
guidelines governing record retention.

Lee County, Georgia Code Enforcement Officer

Performs various tasks involving court related proceedings: prepares documents and reports to assist in building and
documenting case information; prepares evidence; prepares, submits and/or serves summons, warrants, subpoenas
and related documentation; and testifies in court as needed.

Maintains a comprehensive and current knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and standards: maintains and
awareness of code enforcement methods, practices, trends and advances in the profession; reads professional
literature; and attends meetings, workshops, and training sessions as required.

Processes a variety of documentation associated with department/division operations, within designated
timeframes and per established procedures: prepares, completes, receives, reviews, processes, forwards or retains,
as appropriate, various forms, reports, correspondence, complaints, codes, regulations, standards, and reference
materials, violation notices, summons, citations, case files, and other documentation; compiles data for further
processing or for use in preparation of department reports; and maintains computerized and/or hardcopy records.

Communicates with supervisor, other County employees, property owners, business owners, the public, and other
individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve
problems.

Operates a variety of equipment in order to complete essential functions: operates a motor vehicle; operates a
personal computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data, utilizing word processing, database, Internet, e-mail, or
other software; and operates general office or other equipment as necessary.

Additional Functions:

Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED with vocational/technical training in law or code enforcement required; supplemented
by one year of experience in law or code enforcement; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and
experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Specific Licenses or Certifications Required: Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license; must
possess and maintain Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification and Code Enforcement - Level
1 certification.

Specific Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities: Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in performance of the essential
functions and learn, comprehend, and apply all County or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary
to function effectively in the position.

Performance Aptitudes:

Data Utilization: Requires the ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and/or analyze data. Includes exercising
discretion in determining data classification, and in referencing such analysis to established standards for the purpose
of recognizing actual or probable interactive effects and relationships.

Human Interaction: Requires the ability to work with and apply principles of persuasion and/or influence over others
to coordinate programs or activities of a project, and resolve typical problems associated with the responsibilities of
the job.

Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control

Lee County, Georgia Code Enforcement Officer

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; the ability
to calculate decimals and percentages; the ability to utilize principles of fractions; and the ability to interpret graphs.

Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving
evaluation of information against measurable or verifiable criteria.

Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving
evaluation of information against measurable or verifiable criteria.

ADA Compliance:

Physical Ability: Tasks require the ability to exert moderate, though not constant physical effort, typically involving
some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and prolonged standing, 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 {delete all that do not apply}dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, smoke,
temperature and noise extremes, hazardous materials, fire,

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