Code Enforcement Officer

Code Enforcement Officer

The purpose of the Code Enforcement Officer classification within the Building Risk and Code Enforcement department is to enforce codes, ordinances, and related regulatory requirements for the public and business entities within the city.

Examples of Duties

The functions listed below are those that represent most of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

• Enforces the City's Code of Ordinances and state or federal regulations related to property maintenance, dilapidated structures, building codes, solid waste, recycling, and environmental codes.
• Conducts site inspections and investigates complaints regarding overgrown lots and unsightly and unsafe property, abandoned vehicles, illegal dumping, garbage collection, solid waste, scrap tires, yard waste, white goods, brown goods, and construction and demolition materials; works with property owners to remedy the problem or violation; issues warning tickets and citations as necessary; and testifies in court as required. Assist the Chief Building Inspector with inspections as needed.
• Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable codes, laws, regulations, and of applicable changes in the laws.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

Education: Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent supplemented by specialized courses/training equivalent to completion of one year of college municipal code, law enforcement or closely related field.

Experience: Requires one year of experience in municipal ordinance, law enforcement or closely related experience.

Supplemental Information

Required Certifications and Licenses Valid in the State of Georgia.

• Requires a Level 1 Code Enforcement within one year of date of hire.
• Requires certification through soil and erosion along with a zoning certification.

Physical Demand

*Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

• Light Work – Involves lifting no more than 25 pounds at a time, frequent lifting or carrying objects weighing up to 20 pounds.

Work Environment (Unavoidable Hazards)

*Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

• None

Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance

The City of Americus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the city of Americus to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.