Code Enforcement Officer

Code Enforcement Officer

Code Enforcement Officers are responsible for ensuring residential and commercial properties are compliant with City ordinances related to property maintenance, building codes, zoning, signage, nuisances, and business licenses. They are also responsible for public education and attending neighborhood meetings. Day to day operations include: proactive patrols to identify code violations, field investigations, follow-up inspections, issuing notices and citations as appropriate, conducting business checks, and attending court.

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of a specific statement from 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.

• Participate in community meetings in order to educate the public and build trust
• Respond to citizen complaints in a timely manner and establish if a code violation is present
• Patrol assigned zone and identify code violations
• Issue notices and citations as appropriate
• Keep detailed documentation and prepares evidence for testimony at court (i.e., photos, case notes, emails, phone logs)
• Conduct business license checks and ensure businesses are compliant with local zoning ordinances
• Provides information to the general public regarding existing code regulations and policies
• Conducts research on vacant properties to identify responsible parties
• Ability to work in various weather conditions and indoor /outdoor environments
• Ability to work a full-time scheduled city hours are M-F 8:30am - 4:30pm
• Must be comfortable wearing a body camera and required uniform

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be eighteen (18) years of age or older.
• Must have high school diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Computer proficiency required
• Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license
• Must have a satisfactory MVR
• Must be able to work various shifts which include working evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background investigation, to include but not limited to, a drug screening and an oral interview.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in criminal justice or related field preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience in enforcement, investigations, or customer service preferred.
• Utilization of code enforcement and permitting software, cloud permit preferred.

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Employer-paid for full-time employees. Dependent coverage is available at an additional cost.
• Basic Life Insurance The City of Doraville provides full-time employees and their eligible dependents with Basic Life insurance at no cost. Full-time employees also receive additional AD&D coverage.
• 100% Employer-Paid Retirement (401a Plan) The City fully funds a 401a retirement plan to support long-term financial security.
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan Employee-funded savings plan with an employer match to enhance retirement savings.
• Alternative Work Schedules Full-time employees are eligible for compressed or hybrid work schedule options.

At-Will Employment :

This classification specification does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.

Employment with the City of Doraville is at-will in accordance with Georgia law.

Equal Opportunity :

The City of Doraville is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Code Enforcement Officer

Code Enforcement Officers are responsible for ensuring residential and commercial properties are compliant with City ordinances related to property maintenance, building codes, zoning, signage, nuisances, and business licenses. They are also responsible for public education and attending neighborhood meetings. Day to day operations include: proactive patrols to identify code violations, field investigations, follow-up inspections, issuing notices and citations as appropriate, conducting business checks, and attending court.

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of a specific statement from 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.

• Participate in community meetings in order to educate the public and build trust
• Respond to citizen complaints in a timely manner and establish if a code violation is present
• Patrol assigned zone and identify code violations
• Issue notices and citations as appropriate
• Keep detailed documentation and prepares evidence for testimony at court (i.e., photos, case notes, emails, phone logs)
• Conduct business license checks and ensure businesses are compliant with local zoning ordinances
• Provides information to the general public regarding existing code regulations and policies
• Conducts research on vacant properties to identify responsible parties
• Ability to work in various weather conditions and indoor /outdoor environments
• Ability to work a full-time scheduled city hours are M-F 8:30am - 4:30pm
• Must be comfortable wearing a body camera and required uniform

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be eighteen (18) years of age or older.
• Must have high school diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Computer proficiency required
• Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license
• Must have a satisfactory MVR
• Must be able to work various shifts which include working evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background investigation, to include but not limited to, a drug screening and an oral interview.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in criminal justice or related field preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience in enforcement, investigations, or customer service preferred.
• Utilization of code enforcement and permitting software, cloud permit preferred.

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Employer-paid for full-time employees. Dependent coverage is available at an additional cost.
• Basic Life Insurance The City of Doraville provides full-time employees and their eligible dependents with Basic Life insurance at no cost. Full-time employees also receive additional AD&D coverage.
• 100% Employer-Paid Retirement (401a Plan) The City fully funds a 401a retirement plan to support long-term financial security.
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan Employee-funded savings plan with an employer match to enhance retirement savings.
• Alternative Work Schedules Full-time employees are eligible for compressed or hybrid work schedule options.

At-Will Employment :

This classification specification does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.

Employment with the City of Doraville is at-will in accordance with Georgia law.

Equal Opportunity :

The City of Doraville is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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