What are the responsibilities and job description for the Code Enforcement Inspector I position at City of Albany and Dougherty County, GA?
The Position
The purpose of this classification is to perform property inspections, and to enforce city/county codes and ordinances governing minimum housing standards, unlawful dumping, vacant lots, and related regulations. This is the entry level code enforcement inspector position.
Duties
Conducts on-site and off-site inspections of city and county properties and homes to ensure code compliance with ordinances governing housing standards and property maintenance; initiates inspection, notification, and removal of inoperative vehicles.
Receives and investigates complaints; contacts violators and issues violation notices; takes photographs of violations prior to court; prepares documentation for court appearance and testifies in court as needed.
Issues citations/violation notices; contacts violators; and issues summons to court.
Interprets regulatory codes and responds to routine requests for information from employees, officials, property owners, contractors and other individuals; makes recommendations for additions/deletions to codes and regulations.
Processes a variety of documentation associated with department/division operations, within designated timeframes and per established procedures; receives and reviews Lot Cleaning orders, In Rem Notices, Court Orders, Fire Reports etc.; reviews, completes processes, forwards or retains as appropriate; prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, and other documentation, including Production reports, time sheets, Weed Notices, Demolition Notices, Repair Notices, Violation Notices and Dilapidated Structure Reports.
Operates a personal computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data, utilizing, the City's code enforcement software system, Excel, word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, Internet, e-mail, or other software; and operates general office or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions.
Consults with supervisors, law officers, inspectors, contractors, property owners, and other agency officials to review departmental operations, discuss problems, coordinate activities, provide technical expertise, and receive advice/direction.
Initiates by inspection Notification of Weed Removal.
Reviews codes and ordinances; keeps abreast of applicable city and state laws and regulations.
Performs property tax research as needed.
Operates a motor vehicle in the performance of duties.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
Performs other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or GED required; additionally, two (2) years previous experience and/or training involving code enforcement of premises' violations, zoning violation enforcement, and/or related field required or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job . Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license. International Code Council (ICC) Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector certification must be attained within 12 months of hire.
Core Competencies & ADA Compliance
Data Utilization: Requires the ability to evaluate, audit, deduce, and/or assess data and information using established criteria. Includes exercise of discretion in determining actual or probable consequences, and in referencing such evaluation to identify and recommend alternatives.
Human Interaction: Requires the ability to apply principles of persuasion and/or influence over others in coordinating activities of a project, program, or designated area of responsibility.
Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.
Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, and/or advisory data and information.
Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; requires the ability to calculate decimals and percentages; may require the ability to utilize principles of fractions and/or interpret graphs.
Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of rational systems; to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form; and to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives.
Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness and creativity required in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory, judgmental, or subjective criteria, as opposed to that which is clearly measurable or verifiable.
ADA COMPLIANCE
Physical Ability: Tasks require the ability to exert very moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds).
Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, taste, odor, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
Environmental Factors: Performance of essential tasks my require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, or toxic agents.
The City of Albany, Georgia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Albany, Georgia will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Employer Paid: Vacation Pay, Sick Pay, Holiday Pay, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Defined Benefit Retirement Plan
Optional:Vision Insurance, Short Term Disability Insurance, Long Term Disability Insurance, 457(b) Plan
Whole Life Insurance, Critical illness Insurance, Discounted YMCA Membership
