Code Enforcement Officer

Code Enforcement Officer

City of Newnan GA

The City of Newnan is seeking a Code Enforcement Officer to join a collaborative team that works together with our citizens to build a healthy community through connection and care. Under the direction of the Chief Building Official, the Code Enforcement Officer enforces city codes and ordinances, investigates complaints and violations, issues warnings and citations and educates the public regarding code compliance.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responds to complaints of potential code violations related to signing, building occupancy, nuisances, housing conditions, land use, zoning, noise, dumping, polluting, or other code related matters.
• Conducts field investigations of potential violations; gathers evidence; questions or interrogates complainants, witnesses and suspects; compares facts to code requirements; makes findings; and issues oral warnings, correction notices, and citations as appropriate; attends court proceedings as needed.
• Meets with owners, tenants, contractors, developers, businesses, etc. to review and explain code requirements and violations or potential violations; secures code compliance.
• Drafts and distributes a variety of correspondence, memoranda, notices, and reports relating to code enforcement issues and actions; enters payroll time sheets.
• Makes determinations regarding the repair or demolition of buildings; presents information to Council for consideration; oversees the repair or demolition of structures as directed.
• Provides information to persons who request information or assistance in code enforcement related matters.
• Maintains a variety of logs and records related to inspection and enforcement activities; prepares recommendations for amendments and additions to codes or regulations that relate to the position.
• Coordinates efforts with City departments and assists department staff as needed.

Qualifications:

• Valid Driver's License

• High School Diploma or GED

• Two (2) years experience in code enforcement, building inspection, investigations, plan review or related field; or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, GACE-Georgia Association of Code Enforcement Certification within 3 years of employment or equivalent IPMC Certification through ICC.

• Ability to exert moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight

• Exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, odors, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, heights, confined spaces, or rude/irate customers

Background check, Motor vehicle history, and pre-employment drug screen with a blood alcohol test must be successfully completed.

Pay based on experience and position qualifications.

Position is Full-time, non-exempt and eligible for our excellent benefit options:

• Health, Dental, Vision for employee and family at remarkably affordable pricing, some at no cost to employee

• Basic Life Insurance for employee and family at no cost to employee, additional Voluntary Life options for employee and family

• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account linked to provider for ease of use

• Short-term and Long-Term Disability, Accident Insurance and Critical Illness Insurance options available

• Retirement benefits-10% City Contribution into a 401a account with up to an additional 3% match

• 457 Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan options

• Tuition Reimbursement Program for continued education

• Employee Assistance Program

• Vacation - Holiday - Sick - Comp paid time accruals

Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until the number of qualified applicants has been received or until the position is filled. This posting may close at any time without notice.

The City of Newnan's goal is to hire and provide a highly qualified workforce, to employ, train and maintain a quality workforce of highly effective and efficient individuals; to treat City staff with fairness, respect and dignity; to create and foster a healthy work environment promoting high morale, ethics and job satisfaction; to encourage employees to identify opportunities which will improve efficiency and effectiveness.

The City of Newnan is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. We value inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Newnan, GA. The City of Newnan does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, gender orientation, national origin, disability or any category protected by applicable federal or state law. All candidates are encouraged to apply.