Code Enforcement Officer, Senior

Posting Open Until Filled

Salary Range: $42,020 - $52,578

At the City of Atlanta, we are passionate about building and improving our community. Our police officers, firefighters and building inspectors keep our citizens safe. Our Public Works staff keeps our City clean and helps maintain, build and improve our City’s infrastructure. Our City planners help envision and shape future City growth. Our Parks & Recreation professionals enhance our quality of life.

Our engineers help keep our drinking water clean, the largest airport in the world (by passenger volume) operating and our buildings maintained. Along with the host of Finance, Procurement, and Human Resources professionals whose support is vital, we are the City of Atlanta! If you are seeking a meaningful role where you can make a real difference improving and growing our City, we welcome you to explore the job opportunities we have to offer.

General Description and Classification Standards

Provides a safe and healthy environment for the City's citizens by ensuring that buildings and land in the municipality are in accordance with the housing and zoning ordinances. Duties include, but are not limited to: inspecting and investigating properties and buildings; determining nature of environmental or health hazards; issuing permits or citations; understanding and complying with state and federal regulations on land usage, zoning, business permits and building access. Supervision Received Works under minimal supervision. May assist in training, orienting, or observing lower level associate, apprentice, or semi-skilled employee in the group.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. May perform other duties as assigned. Responds to public inquiries regarding permits and/or licenses, explaining municipal code requirements and procedures. Ascertains and gathers facts related to applicable ordinances, codes, laws, rules and regulations and determines and institutes proper action to be taken. Responds to and investigates complaints regarding violations of City ordinances; issues notices of violations stipulating necessary changes for ordinance compliance; takes appropriate action to insure compliance. Prepares reports and recommendations on code enforcement matters and gains voluntary compliance. Coordinates actions with other departments, programs, jurisdictions or regulatory agencies. Prepares case information and presents evidence at appeal hearings and other legal proceedings. Explains, interprets and makes presentation to community groups and businesses. Maintains records of applications, inspections, investigations, violations, hearings and related data. Conducts research regarding property ownerships, current and past permits and applications, applicable codes and laws, and coordinates code enforcement actions with other city departments and other Decision Making Applies organizational policies. Follows standardized procedures and written instructions to accomplish assigned tasks.

Leadership Provided

Serves as a technical resource or mentor to other employees. May lead or instruct less experienced workers in high level or technical jobs.

Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience

High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED). 3 years experience in the public sector with zoning, building enforcement or related experience (or equivalent combination of experience and training).

Preferred Education & Experience Associates degree in criminal justice, planning, public or business administration, or a closely related field and 5-8 years' of experience in code enforcement, planning and zoning, or government relations.

Licensures and Certifications

Position would be expected to have licensure or professional certifications appropriate to the position. Required: Valid Georgia drivers license

Essential Capabilities and Work Environment

Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job.

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Atlanta, Georgia United States View Map