Essential Functions
- Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff; approves/processes employee concerns and problems and counsels or disciplines as appropriate; assists with or completes employee performance appraisals; directs work; acts as a liaison between employees and management; and trains staff in operations, policies, and procedures.
- Leads and coordinates daily work activities of administrative support staff in the department: confers with manager to obtain direction regarding work assignments and priorities; organizes tasks in order to complete assigned work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; confers with co-workers; assists with complex/problem situations and provides technical expertise; assists with training and instructing co-workers regarding operational procedures and proper use of equipment; and assists with supervision of co-workers by reporting employee problems and providing input on disciplinary action and employee performance evaluations.
- Responds to complaints of City 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; serves 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 conduct 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 and 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.
- Serves as public officer to perform the duties and responsibilities set forth in the Blight Tax Ordinance.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Possess strong Supervisory Skills and Team Leadership abilities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and within a team
- Knowledge of local codes and ordinances
- Associate Degree in Criminal Justice, Zoning, Urban Planning, or related field required; supplemented by three years of experience in code enforcement; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Licenses and Certifications
Must possess and maintain a valid State of Georgia valid driver’s license (Class C).
Zoning Inspector Certification preferred.