DeKalb County Government · 1 day ago
Code Compliance Officer
Decatur, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$21.39/hr - $34.44/hr
2+ years expDeKalb County Government is focused on ensuring compliance with local regulations. The Code Compliance Officer is responsible for responding to citizen complaints, inspecting properties for violations, and educating the public about code compliance and safety.
Government
Responsibilities
Responds to citizen’s complaints; inspects locations for violations; gathers and investigates evidence; and issues warning notices and court summonses
Addresses illegal signage; removes illegal signs; issues citations; educates businesses regarding sign regulations; and facilitates sign disposal
Attends court hearings; performs re-inspection of properties; processes photographic evidence; and prepares evidence for testimony
Performs property inspections; inspects multi-family dwellings and businesses for compliance; issues court summonses and citations; prepares action reports; and coordinates operations with local law enforcement
Conducts community meetings; coordinates and attends meetings to educate the public about code compliance and safety; and participates in volunteer efforts to improve the community
Processes a variety of documentation associated with department/division operations, within designated timeframes and per established procedures; receives and reviews various documentation, including citizen complaints, citations, and business licenses; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate; prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, and other documentation, including photographic evidence of violations, court summonses, and action reports; compiles data for further processing or for use in preparation of department reports; and maintains computerized and/or hardcopy records
Qualification
Required
Associate's degree in Construction Technology, Engineering, Architecture or a related field required
two years of customer service experience
equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job
Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license
requires completion of Level I GACE certification or ICC Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector certification within two years
Company
DeKalb County Government
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5001-10000 employees
Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Alan Ferguson
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