City Marshal

Description:

This position is responsible for the enforcement of city codes and ordinances. Performs substandard housing inspections and enforces city and state codes; notifies owners and tenants of code violations and identifies necessary improvements. Investigates complaints related to violations of city ordinances. Performs follow-up inspections to ensure improvements are completed in a timely manner. Completes reports and maintains inspection records. Issues citations; testifies in court as needed. Coordinates activities with other departments and external agencies. Responds to telephone inquiries from owners, builders, contractors, and others. Conducts checks of businesses for proper licenses and occupational tax certificates. Conducts property records searches. Serves citations in conjunction with food safety inspections; testifies in court. Issues parking tickets. Removes illegal signs from the right-of-way. Delivers council packets and other confidential documents. Performs related duties.

Requirements:

Knowledge of code enforcement inspection principles and practices. Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs. Knowledge of property records research principles. Knowledge of relevant federal, state and county laws, city ordinances, and department policies and procedures. Skill in the use of photographic equipment. Skill in file management. Skill in problem solving. Skill in prioritizing and planning. Skill in interpersonal relations. Skill in oral and written communication. Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education. Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the work of subordinate positions to be able to answer questions and resolve problems, usually associated with one to three years' experience or service. 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.