Code Enforcement Officer

Summary of Position:

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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

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

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be eighteen (18) years of age or older.
• Must have high school diploma, GED or equivalent.
• 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.

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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.