Code Enforcement Officer, Senior

Posting Open Until Filled

Salary Range: $42,020 - $52,578

At the City of Atlanta, we are passionate about building and improving our community. Our police officers, firefighters and building inspectors keep our citizens safe. Our Public Works staff keeps our City clean and helps maintain, build and improve our City’s infrastructure. Our City planners help envision and shape future City growth. Our Parks & Recreation professionals enhance our quality of life.

Our engineers help keep our drinking water clean, the largest airport in the world (by passenger volume) operating and our buildings maintained. Along with the host of Finance, Procurement, and Human Resources professionals whose support is vital, we are the City of Atlanta! If you are seeking a meaningful role where you can make a real difference improving and growing our City, we welcome you to explore the job opportunities we have to offer.

General Description and Classification Standards

Provides a safe and healthy environment for the City's citizens by ensuring that buildings and land in the municipality are in accordance with the housing and zoning ordinances. Duties include, but are not limited to: inspecting and investigating properties and buildings; determining nature of environmental or health hazards; issuing permits or citations; understanding and complying with state and federal regulations on land usage, zoning, business permits and building access. Supervision Received Works under minimal supervision. May assist in training, orienting, or observing lower level associate, apprentice, or semi-skilled employee in the group. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities 

These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. May perform other duties as assigned. Responds to public inquiries regarding permits and/or licenses, explaining municipal code requirements and procedures. Ascertains and gathers facts related to applicable ordinances, codes, laws, rules and regulations and determines and institutes proper action to be taken. Responds to and investigates complaints regarding violations of City ordinances; issues notices of violations stipulating necessary changes for ordinance compliance; takes appropriate action to insure compliance. Prepares reports and recommendations on code enforcement matters and gains voluntary compliance. Coordinates actions with other departments, programs, jurisdictions or regulatory agencies. Prepares case information and presents evidence at appeal hearings and other legal proceedings. Explains, interprets and makes presentation to community groups and businesses. Maintains records of applications, inspections, investigations, violations, hearings and related data. Conducts research regarding property ownerships, current and past permits and applications, applicable codes and laws, and coordinates code enforcement actions with other city departments and other Decision Making Applies organizational policies. Follows standardized procedures and written instructions to accomplish assigned tasks. 

Leadership Provided

 Serves as a technical resource or mentor to other employees. May lead or instruct less experienced workers in high level or technical jobs.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

 This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully. It is not an exhaustive list. Knowledge of: law enforcement or land use enforcement; city zoning ordinances, health codes and some knowledge of principles and practices of city planning; health codes and their application; municipal code enforcement methods and procedures; principles of investigation, interviewing and report writing; safe and efficient work practices related to inspections and enforcement duties; techniques of negotiation and conflict resolution; real estate and mortgage instruments (i.e. various deeds, mortgage bank securities, etc.) Skills in: utilizing and understanding computer applications and techniques as necessary in the completion of daily assignments; gathering and analyzing data for the purpose of preparing accurate and concise written and statistical reports; interpreting and implementing assigned regulations, policies and procedures as they are related to the program. Ability to: establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public and other city departments, and to find appropriate solutions; communicate effectively verbally and in writing; communicate with people in very stressful or combative situations; be creative in getting compliance from violators; apply analytical skills and understand impact and consequences of decisions and actions; read and interpret laws, codes, ordinances and policies.