Code Compliance Officer

Salary: $47,390.00 Annually Location: Cumming, GA Job Type: Full-time Job Number: 03628 Department: Building & Licensing- Code Compliance Opening Date: 06/22/2026 Closing Date: 7/22/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Position Information The purpose of this classification is to enforce County codes, ordinances, or other laws relating to environmental protection or other area of assignment. Incumbents are responsible for performing the full range of code compliance and inspection work under general supervision. Essential Functions Interprets, explains, and enforces the provisions of County codes/ordinances or other applicable federal, state, and local codes, laws, rules, regulations, specifications, standards, policies and procedures; researches code-related issues as needed; initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations. Responsible for field training of new code compliance officers as assigned so that each is prepared to function as a solo officer at the conclusion of their training cycle. Provides information and assistance concerning codes/ordinances, code interpretation, code compliance, and related issues; discusses violations and problem areas with property owners, developers, contractors, engineers, or other individuals; recommends solutions to problems; responds to questions or complaints concerning violations. Patrols county areas and inspects various sites to determine compliance with codes/ordinances relating to environmental protection, solid waste disposal, illegal dumping, scrap tires, or other code enforcement issues; responds to crime scenes and to complaints of potential code violations. Enforces solid waste/illegal dumping ordinance and resolves issues involving illegal dumping; follows up on illegal dumping complaints to ensure compliance. Conducts research and provides confirmation of zoning conditions as adopted by the Board of Commissioners. Performs investigations, site visits, and collects information and evidence. Interviews witnesses, complainants, offenders, or other individuals about complaints or violations, and makes photographic or video records of inspection sites. Identifies code violations, deficiencies, or other areas of non-compliance; issues warnings, stop work orders, and/or citations as appropriate; performs follow-up site visits to determine whether properties have come into compliance. Participates in court activities to pursue legal action against violators; prepares case documentation for prosecution of cases in court; attends court and testifies in court proceedings. Maintains records of code enforcement activities; prepares quarterly work plans; maintains database records of complaints, or other work activities; Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, work plans, illegal dumping records, case files, warning notices, stop work orders and/or citations, or other documents. Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, complaints, photographs, work plans, maps, site plans, codes, ordinances, law books, manuals, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate. Operates a computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data; verifies accuracy of entered data and makes corrections; utilizes word processing, spreadsheet, database, or other computer programs. Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, law enforcement agencies, court officials, attorneys, Environmental Protection Department, landfill operators, developers, contractors, engineers, property owners, the public, outside agencies, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems. Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable laws/regulations; reads professional literature; maintains professional affiliations; attends workshops and training sessions as appropriate. Conducts site visits and investigates for compliance of conditions of zoning; identifies violations, deficiencies, or other areas of non-compliance; issues warnings, stop work orders, and/or citations as appropriate; performs follow-up site visits to determine whether properties have come into compliance. Conducts site visits and investigates for compliance with the Permitted Uses and dimensional requirements of the Unified Development Code of Forsyth County; identifies violations, deficiencies, or other areas of non-compliance; issues warnings, stop work orders, and/or citations as appropriate; performs follow-up site visits to determine whether properties have come into compliance. Conducts site visits and investigates for compliance with various regulations regarding the erection, maintenance and installation of signage in Forsyth County; identifies violations, deficiencies, or other areas of non-compliance; issues warnings, stop work orders and/or citations as appropriate; performs follow-up site visits to determine whether properties have come into compliance. Conducts site visits and investigates for compliance with the Business License regulations of Forsyth County; identifies violations, deficiencies, or other areas of non-compliance; issues citations as appropriate; performs follow-up site visits to determine whether properties have come into compliance. Conducts site visits and investigates for compliance with regulations relating to licenses and permits for Home Occupations and Home Offices in Forsyth County; identifies violations, deficiencies, or other areas of non-compliance; issues citations as appropriate; performs follow-up site visits to determine whether properties have come into compliance. Investigates businesses operating in the County without a business license or without registering a County business with the County; investigates businesses whose license have expired to determine if the business is operating without a license or has closed and initiates appropriate action. Additional Functions Operates a motor vehicle to conduct work activities. This classification is designated as a safety sensitive position which is subject to random drug and alcohol testing and any other drug testing methods as stated in policies adopted by Forsyth County concerning drug and alcohol. Performs general/clerical tasks, which may include answering telephone calls, making copies, sending/receiving faxes, filing documentation, or processing incoming/outgoing mail. Helps other employees or departments as needed. Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or GED; supplemented by one (1) year’s previous experience and/or training involving code enforcement or law enforcement; or any 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. Must obtain and maintain GACE Level 1 certification within 24 months. Must obtain and maintain ICC Property Maintenance certification within 6 months. Benefits Provided By Forsyth County To Full-time Employees Personal Leave Accrual: 0–4 Years – 20 days per year (6.16 hrs per pay period); 5–14 Years – 25 days per year (7.70 hrs per pay period); 15+ Years – 30 days per year (9.24 hrs per pay period). Observed Holidays: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving (2), and Christmas (2). Medical Insurance: The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners offers employees a choice of two medical plans offered by Aetna and a plan offered by Kaiser Permanente. Aetna Choice POS II – $2000 Individual Deductible (Basic Plan) Aetna Choice POS II – $1000 Individual Deductible (Plus Plan) Kaiser Permanente HMO – $0 Individual Deductible Dental Insurance: The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners offers two dental plans from Delta Dental: Base $1,000 Plan Buy-Up $1,500 Plan Vision Insurance: The vision plan offered by Forsyth County Board of Commissioners is administered by Aetna and will offer office visit copays for exams, as well as copays for lenses, frames, and contacts. Basic Life & AD&D Insurance: The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners recognizes the importance of basic life insurance for all of its employees. The Board provides term life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) protection for each full-time employee. This is a County‑paid benefit. Disability Insurance – Short Term and Long Term: 100% paid by Forsyth County. Eligibility begins date of hire. Short Term Disability: 60% of weekly earnings to a maximum of $1,000.00 a week. Eligibility begins 14 days after an accident or sickness and has a benefit period of 24 weeks. Long Term Disability: 60% of monthly earnings to a maximum of $5,000.00 a month. Eligibility begins at 26 weeks to coordinate with the end of Short Term benefits and continues 24 months (Own Occupation). Additional Life Insurance And AD&D: Rates vary based on amount of coverage selected. Additional life insurance may be purchased for employee, spouse, and children. Retirement Plan (401K): Fully vested at five years of employment – 20% graduated vesting annually. Eligible to begin contributions immediately upon hire. Six Months through One Year of County Service: Forsyth County matches your contributions, dollar for dollar, up to 5% of your pay. That’s a 100% return on the first 5% of pay you save. Years One through Five: Forsyth County “seeds” your account with 5% of your pay each year, and matches 100% of what you contribute, up to 5% of your pay. Years 5 through 10: The County continues its automatic “seed” contribution of 5% of pay, matches up to the first 5% of pay that you contribute, then adds a 50% match up to the next 5%. After 10 Years of Service: You continue to receive a 100% County match on the first 5% of pay you contribute, and 50% on the next 5% of pay you save. But now, the automatic contribution the County makes to “seed” your account each year increases to 7.5% of pay. #J-18808-Ljbffr