Code Enforcement Officer I (Tues. - Sat.)
Code Enforcement Officer I (Tues. - Sat.)
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Job Description
Purpose & Job Related Requirements
- REPORTS TO:Code EnforcementAdministrator/Sr. Code Enforcement OfficerFLSA STATUS:Non-Exempt
CLASSIFICATION:Personnel System - Requires satisfactory completion of a six-month probationary period
GRADE: 114
SAFETY SENSITIVE: Yes - Subject to random drug testing per the Athens-Clarke County Drug and Alcohol Ordinance
Purpose of Job
The purpose of this job is to investigate alleged violations of county ordinances and state law reported by other county departments and the general public. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to enforcing compliance with codes and ordinances performing on-site inspections and investigations issuing citations and performing additional tasks as assigned.
Job Related Requirements
WORK SCHEDULE: Tuesday - Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
May be required to work on religious holidays.
Regular and predictable attendance is required.
Must work cooperatively with others.
When requirements include vehicle operation responsible for the safety readiness and operation of the vehicle and must abide by ACCs safe driving policy. Minimum Training & Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions
High school diploma or equivalent and one year experience in code compliance or enforcement required; or any equivalent combination of education training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge skills and abilities for this position.
Must possess a valid drivers license.
Must possess or be able to complete a minimum of 16 hours of the curriculum required for the Georgia Association of Code Enforcement (GACE) Certification as a Code Enforcement Officer OR be able to obtain the International Code Council (ICC) Certification as either a Property Maintenance/Housing Inspector or a Zoning Inspector within 18 months from date of hire.Essential Duties Responsibilities
The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Conducts initial surveys of buildings structures and land to determine if they are substandard and in violation of applicable codes and ordinances; inspects existing structures for violations of safety and sanitation regulations or when adopted codes and ordinances require an inspection.
Maintains files of inspections re-inspections consultations phone conversations inspection notes and other required reports; compiles status reports on specific assignments as requested.
Inputs inspection reports investigation notes and consultation data into computer database.
Issues citations for code violations.
Responds to telephone inquiries from citizens builders owners utilities public officials and property managers related to code interpretations and enforcement.
Participates in professional development activities.
Operates testing equipment.
Maintains data as required by Division Administrator for Workload and Performance Management reports.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of the policies procedures and activities of the Code Enforcement Division.
Knowledge of terminology used within the division.
Knowledge of relevant unified government codes and ordinances.
Knowledge of the geography of Athens-Clarke County.
Knowledge of theories principles and practices of code enforcement; government and department policies procedures and methods required in the performance of duties.
Ability to compile organize prepare and maintain an assortment of records reports and information in an effective manner and according to departmental and/or governmental regulations.
Ability to effectively communicate and interact with supervisors citizens public officials and other staff members.
Ability to use independent judgment in routine and non-routine situations.
Ability to utilize and understand computer applications and techniques as necessary in the completion of daily assignments.
Ability to plan organize and/or prioritize daily assignments and work activities.
Ability to communicate by both oral and written means.
Ability to read plans and other technical diagrams plats and documents.
Ability to detect code violations organize analyze and problem solve.Supplemental Information
- (ADA) MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including a computer adding machine copier fax vehicle ladder hand tools and scales. Must be able to use body members to work move or carry objects or materials. This position requires: climbing balancing stooping kneeling crouching crawling reaching standing walking pushing pulling lifting fingering grasping feeling talking hearing and seeing. Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds force frequently. Physical demand requirements are at levels of those for medium work.
DATA CONCEPTION: Requires the ability to compare and or judge the readily observable functional structural or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data people or things.
INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION: Requires the ability to hear speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving / receiving assignments and/or directions to co-workers or assistants and from supervisors.
LANGUAGE ABILITY: Requires the ability to read a variety of permits drawings applications correspondence time sheets orders and informational documentation directions instructions and methods and procedures. Requires the ability to prepare correspondence charts policy reports and budgets using prescribed formats and conforming to all rules of punctuation grammar diction and style. Requires the ability to speak to people and groups of people with poise voice control and confidence.
INTELLIGENCE:Requires the ability to learn and understand complex principles and techniques; to acquire and be able to expound on knowledge of topics related to primary occupation; and to make independent judgment in the absence of management.
VERBAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to record and deliver information to explain procedures and to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of administrative technical or professional languages including engineering legal counseling construction budgetary mechanical electrical and personnel terminology.
NUMERICAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; add and subtract totals; multiply and divide; utilize determine percentages perform calculations involving variables formulas square roots and polynomials; perform statistical calculations which include frequency distributions reliability and validity of tests correlation techniques factor analysis and econometrics; perform statistical calculations including advanced probability theory experimental design and advanced statistical inference with applications.
FORM/SPATIAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length width and shape visually with a computer adding machine copier fax vehicle ladder hand tools and scales.
MOTOR COORDINATION: Requires the ability to coordinate hands fingers and eyes accurately in using a computer adding machine copier fax vehicle ladder hand tools and scales. Requires the ability to use the keyboard lift bend push and pull objects or materials using body parts as the position necessitates.
MANUAL DEXTERITY: Requires the ability to handle a variety of items such as a computer adding machine copier fax vehicle ladder hand tools and scales. Must have the ability to use one hand for twisting or turning motion while coordinating other hand with different activities. Must have moderate levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.
COLOR DISCRIMINATION: Requires the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color.
INTERPERSONAL TEMPERAMENT: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under considerable stress when confronted with an emergency.
PHYSICAL COMMUNICATION: Requires the ability to talk and/or hear: (Talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words). (Hearing - perceiving nature of sounds by ear). Must be able to communicate via telephone two-way radio.
ACCGov is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex disability age sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran status or genetic information. ACCGov is committed to providing access equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment its services programs and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process contact Leah Jagatic HR Coordinator Human Resources or.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
