Code Enforcement Officer
Company: City of Atlanta
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: October 15, 2024
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Job Description:
Postion open until filled 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 direct supervision and follows standard procedures and
written instructions to accomplish assigned tasks. 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 Provides guidance and training as required to
lower level, interns, temporary employees, etc. 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 back 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
inspections. 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. -
Keywords: City of Atlanta, Cleveland , Code Enforcement Officer, Other , Atlanta, Tennessee
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