Code Compliance Trainee - Code Compliance

Code Compliance Officer Trainee

Keeping Savannah beautiful by fostering healthy relationships with citizens is what we strive for. As a Code Compliance Officer Trainee, you will be responsible for enforcing a wide variety of local ordinances including property maintenance, zoning, residential parking, sanitation, tourism, short-term vacation rentals, vehicles for hire, and towing operators to promote a safe, clean and healthy environment. Savannah's Code Compliance Department is out on the streets every day working with the public to help solve problems and bring our neighborhoods up to "code".

Come join our team as we make a difference in the community! The City of Savannah offers great pay, excellent benefits and career progression.

• Performs routine code compliance activities: enforce regulatory codes and ordinances as mandated.
• Assists with on-site inspections and investigations to ensure compliance with city or state ordinances.
• Patrols designated areas of the city to identify code violations.
• Issues correction notices.
• Writes parking tickets.
• Writes and delivers subpoenas.
• Conducts research to identify property owners.
• Takes photographs of violations and processes towing of vehicles.
• Attends neighborhood association meetings to make presentations related to code enforcement activities.
• Conducts research to locate property owners.
• Maintains complete and accurate records.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

High school diploma or GED; property maintenance, law, zoning, or other code enforcement experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Must possess a valid driver's license and ability to walk several blocks in neighborhoods daily, taking, and downloading pictures. International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) must be obtained within one (1) year of employment. Failure to obtain the IPMC certification within one year will result in immediate termination.

International Zoning Certifications (IZC) is optional. Successfully obtaining certifications will result in a pay increase. This is a critical workforce position.

Work Location:

6 Interchange Court Savannah, GA

Work Hours:

8 AM - 5 PM - Rotating Weekends Off (
* Work hours may vary and are subject to change according to operational needs) Additional Requirements Background investigation, including supervised drug screen, post offer/pre-employment medical screen; a motor vehicle report will be conducted, and driving history must meet the standards outlined by the City of Savannah

• Knowledge of city and department policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of related City of Savannah codes and ordinances.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices property maintenance code enforcement.
• Skill in decision making.
• Skill in compiling information and preparing reports.
• Skill in operating such office equipment as a typewriter, calculator, copier, and facsimile machine.
• Skill in interpersonal relations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

CITY OF SAVANNAH EMPLOYEE BENEFITS Overview of Benefits Paid Holiday Paid Vacation Paid Sick Leave Defined Benefit Retirement Pension Plan Protective Services Retirement Plan (select positions) Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan Retirement Seminars PPO Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts Wellness Programs Health & Wellness Incentives Long Term Disability Excellence and Service Recognition Employee Development and In-Service Training Educational Assistance Program Uniform Allowance (select positions) Employee Assistance Program Discounts and Memberships Employee Relations Direct Deposit Credit Union Pretax Parking Deductions Employer Assisted Home Purchase Program Domestic Partnership Benefits Healthcare PPO Medical Plus Plan PPO Medical Basic Plan Dental Plus Plan Dental Basic Plan Vision Service Plan Life Insurance Basic Life and ADD Supplemental Life Employee Supplemental Life Spouse Supplemental Life Child Benefits costs are paid by the City of Savannah, by the employee or shared by both the City and the employee.