What are the responsibilities and job description for the Code Enforcement Officer position at CITY OF MCDONOUGH?
Job Summary: This position is responsible for on-site inspections of properties in the City including the investigation of potential violations and the enforcement of municipal codes, ordinances and regulations.
Major Duties: The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
- Investigates complaints of violation of City code, appropriate zoning ordinances, sign regulations and related laws, ordinances, or codes; issues courtesy notices, notices of violation, citations, correction notices, and stop-work orders to establish compliance; conducts follow-up investigations to ensure compliance with applicable codes and ordinances;
- Seeks compliance with City ordinances from citizens and businesses; acts as liaison between the complainants, alleged violators and the City;
- Addresses illegal signage, removes illegal signs, issue citations and then educates businesses regarding the sign regulations and finally facilitates sign disposals.
- Meets with owners, tenants, contractors, developers, businesses, etc. to review and explain code requirements, violations and/or potential violations; to obtain compliance;
- Prepares written reports of inspections as specified by department procedures;
- Attends court hearing, performs re-inspection of properties, processes photographic evidence and prepares evidence for testimony.
- Maintains files and records related to citations and violations; prepares a variety of written reports, memoranda and correspondence;
- Inputs and retrieves a variety of information using a computer terminal;
- Responds to inquiries and provides necessary information to the general public regarding applicable code regulations and policies;
- Operates City vehicle in the performance of duties; and
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge Required by the Position:
- Knowledge of general codes, ordinances, laws and regulations;
- Knowledge of safe and efficient work practices as they relate to code enforcement;
- Knowledge of principles, practices, methods and techniques of code violation investigation and enforcement;
- Knowledge of general City services and municipal organizational structure as they relate to code enforcement;
- Knowledge of City codes, ordinances, laws and regulations pertaining to code enforcement;
- Ability to learn principles, practices, methods and techniques of code violation investigation and enforcement;
- Ability to learn City codes, ordinances, laws and regulations pertaining to code enforcement;
- Ability to learn, interpret and apply State and local policies, procedures, laws and regulations;
- Ability to maintain and update records, logs and reports;
- Ability to learn enforce pertinent codes, ordinances, laws and regulations with
- impartiality and efficiency;
- Ability to respond to inquiries, complaints and requests for service in a fair, tactful and firm manner;
- Ability to work independently in the absence of supervision;
- Ability to operate and use modern office equipment including a camera and a computer;
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing;
- Ability to maintain all required licenses and certifications;
- Ability to operate City vehicle and equipment in a safe manner; and
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
