Code Enforcement Officer

Job Description This position serves as a lead to staff in the Commercial Enforcement Unit and responds to citizen questions and complaints and is responsible for performing field investigations to determine compliance with codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations for quality-of-life issues. Salary Code Enforcement Officer I: $50,270 - $57,812 Code Enforcement Officer II: $59,452 - $68,378 Code Enforcement Officer III: $64,655 - $75,162 Essential Duties Researching property information by reviewing plans Accessing databases Performing data entry of zoning and other property information Understanding current laws relating to codes and compliance Performing independent field investigations (Level II only) Issuing notices and citations Completing reports detailing findings Assisting supervisor in completing administrative reports and trains new employees (Level II only) Other duties of a similar nature Public Speaking Duties Preparing and presenting cases to the Environmental Division of Recorders Court Other Job Requirements/Information This job is a safety sensitive position that will require a pre-employment drug test and subsequent random drug and alcohol testing. This job may require on-call rotation and emergency after hours, weekends, and/or holidays. Effective 4/11/2023, this position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program. Minimum Qualifications Code Enforcement Officer I - Grade B23(2) Associate degree AND One year of code enforcement, inspections, or customer service experience Valid driver’s license Security and Awareness Certification within six months of employment Code Enforcement Officer II - Grade B25(2) Associate degree AND Two years of code enforcement experience Valid driver’s license Security and Awareness Certification within six months of employment Code Enforcement Officer III - Grade C41(2) Associate degree AND Three years of code enforcement, inspections, or customer service experience Valid driver’s license ICC Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector certification within one year of employment Security and Awareness Certification within six months of employment An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job will also be considered. Minimum Requirements Positions in this class typically require climbing, stooping, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and seeing. Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The incumbent works in a dynamic environment that requires sensitivity to change and responsiveness to changing goals, priorities, and needs. Work is performed in an office (10%) and driving (90%). This exposes the employee to much noise, dirt, dust, machinery, and its moving parts, as well as inclement weather. Work requires the use of personal protective equipment and devices when needed. For information related to position specific Essential Duties, Knowledge and Skills and Physical requirements, click below Code Enforcement Officer I Code Enforcement Officer II Code Enforcement Officer III Note: The class specifications listed on this site are not the official class specifications for Gwinnett County and are subject to change. Additional Information About Gwinnett County Gwinnett County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding our hiring process, please click the links below: Hiring Process FAQs Gwinnett County is committed to creating a diverse workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information, race, color, national origin, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status, disability, military or veteran status, religion, political affiliation, immigration status, homelessness, or any other category protected by law. Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities may be requested. If you need an accommodation during the application, interview, or testing process, contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io. This email is only for accommodation requests; for questions related to job postings, use View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr