CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER

The City of Lilburn is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Code Enforcement Officer. This position is responsible for enforcing city codes and ordinances related to planning, zoning, signs, property maintenance, community nuisance, and business licenses. This position is under the supervision of the Special Operations Lieutenant.

MAJOR DUTIES:

• Interprets and enforces city ordinances, policies, and procedures related to zoning, business licenses
• Conducts investigations related to land use, zoning, property maintenance and environmental conditions.,
• Initiates remedial action.
• Prepares inspection reports, legal documents, policy reports and letters.
• Prepares case information and presents evidence at court hearings.
• Issues summonses and citations for code and ordinance violations.
• Prepares and sends correspondence to property owners with overgrown lots, abandoned vehicles, sewer leaks, and abandoned premises.
• Performs on-site inspections of properties to determine compliance with various ordinances concerning litter and demolition of unsafe buildings.
• Patrols the city to investigate sign permit use.
• Inspects existing structures for potential safety or sanitation violations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

High School diploma or G.E.D. with sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.

Position typically requires: climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

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.

Incumbents may be subject to fumes, odors, dust, gases, chemicals, oils, inadequate lighting, extreme temperatures and disruptive people.

Special Requirements Knowledge of relevant city construction and housing codes, nuisance ordinance, construction and trades codes, and zoning ordinances.

• Knowledge of code enforcement methods and procedures.
• Knowledge of geography of the city, including subdivisions and road and street names.
• Skill in conducting and analyzing research.
• Skill in planning, organizing, analyzing, decision making, and problem solving.
• Skill in interpersonal relations, public, and community relations techniques, including negotiation and conflict resolution.
• Skill in interpreting and applying zoning regulations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

Must be at least 18 years of age. Must possess a high school diploma or G.E.D. Must be able to interact with the general public in a positive way. Must pass a Criminal History Background Check Must have a valid Georgia Driver's License Must provide a 7 year driver's history report from the Dept. of Motor Vehicles

Possession of or ability to readily obtain the appropriate state certification such as those offered by the Georgia Association of Code Enforcement (GACE) – Level I Certificate.

Miscellaneous Information The expected starting salary for this position will be determined based on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

The City offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision coverage. Life insurance and long-term disability benefits are paid by the City. The City participates in the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) Employee Defined Benefit Retirement program and a Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan.

Interested candidates must submit an application online at www.cityoflilburn.com Please submit a cover letter, resume, and three (3) professional references with the application.

Completed applications can be sent to:

Attn: Department of Human Resources 340 Main Street Lilburn, GA 30047 For questions please call (770) 638-2233 or (770) 638-2203 or email lakers@cityoflilburn.com. The City of Lilburn is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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