Code Enforcement Officer

Reposted 11/24

The Code Enforcement Officer I will be responsible for responding to citizen questions and complaints; performing field investigations to determine compliance with codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations for quality-of-life issues; issuing notices and citations as applicable; and preparing detail reports of findings.

• Researching property information by reviewing plans
• Accessing databases
• Performing data entry of zoning and other property information
• Understanding current laws relating to codes and compliance
• Training to perform independent field investigations (Level I only)
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Performing independent field investigations (Level II only)
• Issuing notices and citations
• Completing reports detailing findings
• Assisting supervisor in completing administrative reports and trains new employees (Level II only)
• Other duties of a similar nature

Preparing and presenting cases to the Environmental Division of Recorders Court.

The grade for this position is B23(2). Salary will be dependent on education and experience.

• This job is a safety sensitive position that will require a pre-employment drug test and subsequent random drug and alcohol testing.
• This job may require on-call rotation and emergency after hours, weekends, and/or holidays.

Effective 4/11/2023, this position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program.

• Associate degree AND
• One year of code enforcement, inspections, or customer service experience
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job will also be considered.
• Valid driver’s license
• Security and Awareness Certification within six months of employment

• Positions in this class typically require: climbing, stooping, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and seeing.
• Medium Work:
  Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• The incumbent works in a dynamic environment that requires sensitivity to change and responsiveness to changing goals, priorities, and needs.
• Work is performed in an office (10%) and driving (90%).
• This exposes the employee to much noise, dirt, dust, machinery, and its moving parts, as well as inclement weather.
• Work requires the use of personal protective equipment and devices when needed.

Gwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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