Code Enforcement Officer (Full-time Evenings & Weekends)
Job Status:
Closed - no longer accepting applications
DEPARTMENT: Planning and Development, City of Cartersville
JOB SUMMARY: Inspects and coordinates codes and ordinance violations during non-standard business hours.
HOURLY PAY: $23.9812
MAJOR DUTIES:
- Enforces city ordinances, such as zoning, development regulations, sign ordinances, landscape, soil erosion and sediment control, solid waste, housing codes, utility and nuisance, and alcoholic beverages, taxes, and licenses.
- Notifies persons responsible for violations in person, by phone, or by mail, as needed.
- Builds and maintains files of violators for possible court cases; file includes photographs, written notices, and case notes.
- Prepares and presents cases on code violations to the city court judge and re-inspects the property for compliance at the end of the time period specified by the judge.
- Serves court papers to violators as required.
- Removes illegal signs from right-of-ways.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION:
- Knowledge of all relevant local, state, and federal regulations and guidelines.
- Knowledge of relevant city codes and ordinances, legal processes, construction and trade codes, and the zoning ordinance.
- Knowledge of the geography of the city including street names and rights-of-way.
- Skill in the use of standard office equipment, including a computer/iPad, and standard business application software, calculator, copier, shredder, and facsimile machine.
- Skill in investigation techniques.
- Skill in reading maps, charts, and microfiche.
- Skill in interpersonal relations.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Ability to read, write, and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school, equivalent, or higher.
- Ability to obtain ICC Certification relevant to the International Property Maintenance Code.
- Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position; usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
- Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
Please email your resume at HR@cityofcartersville.org, or by submitting an application.
The City of Cartersville is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other protected status.