Code Enforcement Officer, Senior

Salary: $40,162.00 Annually
Location : Augusta, GA
Job Type: Full Time Permanent
Job Number: 201203417
Department: PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
Division: BUILDING INSPECTIONS
Opening Date: 01/12/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
DESCRIPTION
The purpose of this classification is to conduct investigations regarding zoning code violations and to enforce local zoning codes and ordinances.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responds to complaints of Consolidated Government zoning code violations and investigates possible infractions: conducts site visits to determine validity of complaints or to enforce codes; collects, evaluates, records, and preserves evidence; interviews witnesses and gathers information; and takes and files photographs to document violations.
• Determines compliance or non-compliance with codes: meets with property owners to discuss violations; issues code compliance notices and official correction notices; issues citations/summonses to violators; serve citations via certified mail or in person; and performs follow-up site inspections as needed.
• Interprets and enforces the provisions of applicable zoning codes, specifications, and standards: provides information and technical assistance concerning code requirements; discusses problem areas with property owners, residents, and contractors; makes suggestions and recommends solutions to problems; responds to questions concerning code violations; and conducts research as needed.
• Maintains records of enforcement activities: enters data regarding work activities and violations into computer system; maintains comprehensive case files; and conducts records maintenance activities in compliance with guidelines governing record retention.
• Performs various tasks involving court related proceedings: prepares related documents and reports to assist in building and documenting case information; interviews witnesses; prepares evidence for court cases; and testifies in court as needed.
• Maintains a comprehensive and current knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and standards: maintains an awareness of Code Enforcement methods, practices, trends and advances in the profession; reads professional literature; maintains professional affiliations, and attends workshops and training sessions as appropriate.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education: (Based on years and type of experience) High School Diploma/ G.E.D or Associate degree in Zoning, Planning or related field of study
Experience: Three (3) years of work experience to include at least two (2) years of Code Enforcement or investigation/inspection work at a level comparable to a Code Enforcement Officer.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Considerable knowledge of county codes, legal processes, construction or trades codes, zoning, and other related codes.
• Proficiency in tracing ownership of building and/or land, performing inspections and extensive investigative work related to all ordinances and codes, reading, maps, charts and computerized databases.
• Mastery of operating computer and standard office equipment.
• Good communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to speak at public meetings when necessary.
• Demonstrates the ability to independently perform a full range of municipal Code Enforcement and compliance duties.
• Read, understand, interpret, apply, and explain applicable codes, ordinances, regulations, policies and procedures related to assigned area.
• Inspect and identify violations of applicable codes and ordinances.
• Enforce pertinent codes, ordinances, laws, and regulations with impartiality and efficiency.
• Respond to inquiries, complaints, and requests for service in a timely and tactful manner.
• Work in potentially confrontational settings and use accepted and appropriate techniques to ensure safety.
• Represent the County in a professional manner and deal effectively with the public to gain their cooperation in resolving problems and concerns.
• Research, compile and collect data.
• Prepare accurate and detailed documentation of investigation findings.
• Prepare and maintain a variety of correspondence, logs, records, and files.
• Prepare clear and concise technical reports.

Licensing/Certification:

• International Property Maintenance Code, International Residential Code, or any other ICC related certification.
• Possession of a valid driver's license with good driving history. If State license is other than Georgia or South Carolina, the applicant must obtain a license in Georgia or South Carolina within 30 days of employment.

PERFORMANCE APTITUDES:

• Data Utilization: Requires the ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and/or analyze data. Includes exercising discretion in determining data classification, and in referencing such analysis to established standards for the purpose of recognizing actual or probable interactive effects and relationships.
• Human Interaction: Requires the ability to work with and apply principles of persuasion and/or influence over others to coordinate programs or activities of a project, and resolve typical problems associated with the responsibilities of the job.
• Equipment: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.
• Verbal: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, and/or advisory data and information.
• Math: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; the ability to calculate decimals and percentages; the ability to utilize principles of fractions; and the ability to interpret graphs.
• Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of influence systems, such as motivation, incentive, and leadership, and to exercise independent judgment to apply facts and principles for developing approaches and techniques to resolve problems.
• Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory, judgmental, or subjective criteria, as opposed to that which is clearly measurable or verifiable.
• Physical Abilities: Tasks require the ability to exert very moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds).
• Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
• Environmental Factors: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, unsafe structures, heights, confined spaces, or rude/irate customers.

OTHER
This position requires staff call up in an emergency situation.
This position requires more than 50% travel from office to other locations.
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.
Augusta-Richmond County's comprehensive benefit package includes:
Vacation
Holiday
Sick
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Pension
For a more detailed overview of our benefit package, please visit our website below:
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The answers you provide to the supplemental questions will be used to conclude if you meet the minimum qualifications and requirements for this position. Responses relating to your specific work experience and education MUST clearly reflect the requirements shown in the areas for work history and education on your application. Your application must be completed in full before it is submitted. Additional information may not be accepted after your application has been submitted. Do you accept these terms?

• Yes
• No

02
Are you a current employee of Augusta Richmond County?

• Yes
• No

03
To be eligible to apply for a posted position, a current employee must have performed competently for at least six (6) months in his/her current position. If you are a current employee of Augusta Richmond County, have you been in your current position at least six months?

• Yes
• No
• This question does not apply to me.

04
If you are a current Augusta Richmond County employee, have you received a written reprimand, disciplinary probation, or suspension in the last twelve (12) months? (Informal warnings excluded)

• Yes
• No
• This question does not apply to me.

05
This position requires a High School diploma/GED based on years of experience or an Associate's degree in Zoning, Planning or related field of study. Do you meet either of the specified requirements?

• Yes, I have a High School Diploma/GED based on years and specified experience.
• Yes, I have an Associate's degree in Zoning, Planning or related field of study.
• No, I do not meet either requirement.

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Do you have (3) three years of work experience to include at least (2) years of experience in Code Enforcement, or investigation/inspection work at a level comparable to a Code Enforcement Officer? (Resume and application must show relevant detailed work experience in order to be considered.)

• Yes
• No

07
Do you have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record? (If State license is other than Georgia or South Carolina, applicant must obtain a license in Georgia or South Carolina within 30 days of employment.)

• Yes
• No

Required Question