JOB SUMMARY
This is managerial / supervisory work in the enforcement of zoning, sign, litter, business license and registration and other county regulations as may be required.
The incumbent receives, investigates and processes complaints from the public and county officials regarding a variety of zoning or code violations.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Supervise code enforcement officers patrolling or inspecting an assigned area of the county to monitor violations of applicable codes
- Ensuring all businesses have up-to-date, accurate business registrations and are zoned properly for current land use
- Responding to complaints of potential code violations; gathering evidence; questioning complainants, witnesses, and suspects; comparing facts gathered to applicable regulations; making findings; issuing warnings, correction notices, citations, or summons to proper court of law
- Preparing forms for each complaint including such information as current zoning code, legal owner of property, property address, land lot, district, parcel number, article, and code section of violation and description of violation
- Meeting with property owners, tenants, contractors, developers, business owners, managers, or other persons representing a property, to review and explain code requirements and violations or potential violations; ensuring code compliance through the code enforcement processes and procedures
- Drafting and distributing a variety of correspondence, memoranda, notices, flyers, brochures, media releases and reports relating to code enforcement issues and actions
- Providing information to persons who request information or assistance in code enforcement related matters
- Maintaining a variety of logs and records related to inspection and enforcement activities; preparing recommendations for amendments and additions to codes regulations which relate to the position responsibilities
- Coordinating efforts with law enforcement, animal control, fire department, emergency management, building maintenance, engineering, building and occupational tax, environmental health, county legal staff, other county staff or agencies as applicable and any other local, state, or federal staff or agency
- Working with law enforcement and county legal staff to obtain written or tape-recorded statements, depositions, or admissions
- Reviewing cases being prepared for trial with emphasis on the evidentiary and legal issues important for successful prosecution
- Preparing detailed reports of activities and investigations conducted; consulting with county legal staff and preparing case report for court action; testifying in court
- Assisting in obtaining, enhancing, preparing, or presenting exhibits or other evidence in court
- Conducting research on issues related to assigned duties which shall include, but not be limited to, making inquiries on the mainframe computer to access tax and other county records
- Reviewing impact studies for re-zoning, variance and prior history of violations
- All responsibilities may not be performed by all incumbents
- Performing other duties as assigned
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university with major field of study in urban or regional planning, geography, urban studies, political science or other related discipline
- Five years of Code Enforcement experience in local, state or federal government planning, zoning, community development, housing or building inspections, law enforcement, or related field
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
- Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Understanding of zoning ordinances, land use laws, housing codes, and nuisance regulations.
- Familiarity with inspection techniques, evidence preservation, and legal processes for issuing citations or condemning property
- Ability to communicate technical, legal, or construction information to the public in plain language
- Conflict resolution skills
- Competence in using computers, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel), and GIS software to record and report data
- Ability to identify code violations and violations and develop solutions using innovation and creativity
- Ability to prioritize heavy caseload and manage schedules
Ability to perform work in various environments
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Eligibility Requirements:
- Must be 18 years of age or older
Ability and willingness to drive a county vehicle
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Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
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Possess and maintain a valid Georgia Driver's License (Class C) and a satisfactory motor vehicle record (MVR)
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in a dynamic environment that requires being sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs.
Douglas County, GA has the right to revise this job description at any time. This
description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.
Employment Opportunities (Section 13-50)
It is the policy of Douglas County to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected class under federal or state law. In addition, the County expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment or discrimination.
