What are the responsibilities and job description for the Solid Waste Education & Enforcement Officer position at City of Atlanta?
RESPONSIBILITIES
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. Our Atlanta Department of Transportation team 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.
Posting Expires : Open Until filled
Salary : Commensurate with experience.
General Description and Classification Standard's
The purpose of this job is to oversee education and enforcement of City of Atlanta Solid Waste ordinances / codes which provide for the protection of property, safety, and the welfare of the public.
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.
- Respond to code compliance questions from the Solid Waste Code Enforcement Supervisor, Department of Public Works executive team and the public concerning violations.
- Oversee education and enforcement of City code violations in public right of way.
- Ensure compliance with the City's Solid Waste ordinances.
- Prepare notices of violations indicating requirements for compliance.
- Examine tax and title records to obtain name and addresses of property owners.
- Delivery notices of code violations to owners.
- Prepare detailed reports for future court appearances.
- Provide code violation education to owners.
- Prepare cases for court.
- Serve court citations.
- Testify in court as an expert witness for the City.
- Will be required to operate City vehicles in performing the job duties for this role.
- Performs other related duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualifications - Education and Experience
Preferred Education & Experience
Associate degree in a related discipline and 3 years of experience
Licensures and Certifications
A valid State of Georgia driver's license is required
Essential Capabilities and Work Environment
Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Members of the Solid Waste Education and Enforcement Team (SWEET) will be assigned per quadrant of the city to oversee education and enforcement of the City code violations in the public right-of-way. Typical code violations include illegal dumping after an eviction, illegal sign placement, graffiti, and improperly contained waste disposal. Utilizing a two-pronged approach of education and enforcement is designed to clean up city streets and sidewalks. Education and enforcement are part of an ongoing commitment to city residents and visitors to combat illegal dumping, illegal sign placement and other violations in the
public right of way.
The City of Atlanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
