Code Enforcement Officer - Planning, Zoning, Environmental
Job in
Fairhope, Baldwin County, Alabama, 36532, USA
Listing for:
City Of Fairhope
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-08-20
Job specializations:
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Government
Emergency Crisis Mgmt / Disaster Relief, Government Administration
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Administrative/Clerical
Emergency Crisis Mgmt / Disaster Relief, Government Administration
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER - PLANNING, ZONING, ENVIRONMENTAL
Planning Department
Under the supervision of the Director of Planning, the employee performs administrative work functions associated with the enforcement of City ordinances, including landscaping, signs, weeds, litter, land use, garbage, parking by ensuring the buildings and land in a municipality are in accordance with housing and zoning ordinances. The employee identifies ordinance violations, investigates violations, provides legal notices, and documents all violations.
The employee assists in the maintenance and cleanliness of the City by observing public locations, informing the appropriate resources, and engaging services. Customer service is performed through communicating with the general public, addressing calls and questions, and solving problems. This employee is given some latitude to make decisions, interpret codes and ordinances, and uses initiative in carrying out assignments. Work is usually performed in accordance with well-defined procedures.
This job is considered safety-sensitive and is subject to pre-employment background check and random drug screens.
Essential Functions
The following list was developed through a job analysis; however, it is not exhaustive and other duties may be required and assigned. A person with a disability which is covered by the ADA must be able to perform the essential functions of the job unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation.
Code Enforcement: Identifies and investigates City codes and ordinances to ensure codes are enforced, document violations, and provide legal notices.
Enforces City codes as identified through approved ordinances.Receives and responds to complaints and reports of problems.Drives throughout the City to identify ordinance violations.Investigates code violations such as over-grown weeds and yards, unkempt properties, trash, junk cars and vehicles, and illegal dumping.Assists the Revenue Department with business license enforcement.Notifies City businesses of code violations, performs follow up on code violations.Issues permits for advertising banners within the City for special events and businesses Investigates land use complaints and violations.Contacts owners and residents of properties.Issues legal notices and citations of violations to owners and residents.Involves and consults with the Police Department as required.Maintains all records and reports in the Code Enforcement Office both manually and electronically.Documents all official actions and determinations.Provides administrative support to Planning Commission.Assists in the preparation of ordinance amendments or changes.Picks up illegal signs and returns them to the City Public Works Building.City Beautification: Assists in the maintenance of a clean City by making observations, informing the appropriate parties, and enlisting services to ensure prompt actions are taken.
Observes public locations throughout the City for cleanliness and compliance with codes and ordinances.Informs appropriate resources to take corrective actions if the owners/residents do not comply as a result of discussions and legal notices.Consults with the Public Works Department to remedy problem areas.Engages services of the City or designated companies to deal with weed abatement, towing of junk vehicles, and clearing of dumps, along with other violations of codes or ordinances.Ensures property owners or residents are submitted with an invoice to pay for the services necessary to remedy the violation.Communications: Actively represents the City performing customer service to include addressing phone calls, composing letters, attending meetings, and solving problems.
Provides education and information to the City community concerning code and ordinance requirements, meets with citizens, businesses, and other organizations for instructions on code compliance.Responds to City citizen complaints regarding code violations; exercises appropriate judgement in prioritizing calls; investigates and resolves problems, provides information to public by phone and in person regarding code regulations.Represents the City and department in a positive and professional manner.Receives…
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