Listing Summary

Job Summary: This position is responsible for on-site inspections of commercial and residential properties in the City including the investigation of potential violations and the enforcement of municipal codes, ordinances, and regulations.

Major Duties:

• Seeks compliance with City ordinances from citizens and businesses, acts as liaison between the complainants, alleged violators, and the City.
• Conducts field investigations of alleged violations of City code/ordinances, sign regulation and related laws, ordinances, or codes; issues courtesy notices, notices of violation, citations, and correction notices; conducts follow-up inspections to ensure compliance with applicable codes and ordinances; prepares written reports of inspections.
• Serves as the Erosion and Sedimentation Inspector and Floodplain Administrator for the City; investigates land disturbances; conducts floodplain inspections; prepares reports as necessary.
• Maintains files and records related to citations and violations; prepares a variety of written reports, memoranda, and correspondence.
• Answers inquiries and provides information to the public regarding existing codes/ordinances, regulations, City policies and the City’s floodplains.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge Required by the Position:

• Knowledge of safe and efficient work practices as they relate to code enforcement.
• Knowledge of principles, practices, methods and techniques of code violation investigation and enforcement, erosion and sedimentation inspection and floodplain administration.
• Knowledge of general City services and municipal organizational structure as they relate to code enforcement, soil erosion, sedimentation, and floodplains.
• Knowledge of City codes, ordinances, laws, and regulations pertaining to code enforcement, soil erosion, sedimentation, and floodplains.
• Ability to learn City codes, ordinances, laws, and regulations pertaining to code enforcement, soil erosion, sedimentation, and floodplains.
• Ability to learn, interpret and apply State and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
• Ability to maintain and update records, logs, and reports.
• Ability to respond to inquiries, complaints, and requests for service in a fair, tactful and firm manner.
• Ability to work independently in the absence of supervision.
• Ability to operate and use modern office equipment including a computer.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City personnel, elected officials, and the public

Supervisory Controls: The Code Compliance Officer performs duties under the general supervision of the City Clerk.

Guidelines: Guidelines include City codes, building codes, City personnel regulations and established practices. These guidelines are clear and specific but may require some interpretation in application.

Complexity: The work consists of related administrative and technical support tasks. The variety of tasks and frequent interpretations contribute to the complexity of the work.

Scope and Effect: The purpose of this position is to provide technical and administrative support to the City. Successful performance helps ensure the efficient and effective enforcement of City policies, codes, and regulations.

Personal Contacts: Contacts are typically with residents, contractors, landowners, other City employees, developers, engineers, architects, consultants, attorneys, real estate personnel, vendors, board members and the public.

Purpose of Contacts: Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, resolve problems, and provide services.

Physical Demands: Although some of the work is performed sitting at a desk with intermittent standing, walking, and stooping, most is done outside and requires bending, crouching, climbing ladders and frequently lifting light objects. This position also requires time spent sitting in an automobile in transit to inspection sites.

Work Environment: Work is typically performed outdoors on construction sites where the employee is exposed to hot/cold/inclement weather, dust, dirt, construction machinery and noise. Work is also performed in an office setting.

Supervisory and Management Responsibility: None.

Minimum Qualifications: Associates degree or college coursework in a related field; four (4) years of related experience; Floodplain Manger certification preferred; Level 1B Erosion and Sedimentation certification required; valid State of Georgia driver's license and satisfactory Motor Vehicle record required; equivalent combination of education and experience.

Applicant must be able to pass a background check.  The City of Mountain Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.  This is a non-management position with an hourly salary based on experience.

Please submit resume via:

Email:  city.clerk@mountainparkgov.com

Fax: 770.993.5903

Mail: Mountain Park City Hall, 118 Lakeshore Drive, Roswell, GA  30075