Job posted until filled. Entry salary is $41,157.69 ($21.11/hour)

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The purpose of this position is to ensure compliance with building, property maintenance, and zoning codes on commercial and residential properties within the County. Under occasional supervision, conducts comprehensive inspections of building construction, renovations, mobile home installations and investigates suspected County ordinance violations. Work involves scheduling and conducting inspections, interpreting and ensuring compliance with codes and ordinances, preparing required reports and records, and performing related technical work as required. Reports to the Planning Director. This position requires experience in construction and code-enforcement. This is an unarmed position.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job duties satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out but may be considered incidental in the performance of this job.

• Handles various duties related to zoning responsibilities to include conducting site visits throughout the County, researching property, reviewing code books, reviewing maps and aerial photos, issuing citations, and appearing in court to answer summons.
• Issues abatement notices and orders to demolish when structures are unsafe to be occupied.
• Explains, interprets and provides guidance regarding codes and compliance requirements for contractors, property owners, developers and others.
• Maintains thorough and accurate records of inspections; meets with contractors and property owners regarding inspection results; makes recommendations for changes as necessary to achieve compliance; and/or follows up to verify that corrections have been made to comply with codes.
• Enforces the Oconee County Code of Ordinances and International Property Maintenance Code throughout the county, including the issuance of violation notices and correction notices; preparation for cases for prosecution in the event of non-compliance; and testifying in court, as necessary.
• Keeps supervisor informed of inspection progress and any difficult or unusual situations.
• Receives and responds to inquiries, concerns, complaints and requests for assistance in areas of responsibility.
• Receives and reviews a variety of documents, including permits and permit applications, floodplain applications, property tax data, complaints, inspection reports, and various other records, memos and correspondences.
• Prepares and/or processes a variety of documents, including inspection reports, code and ordinance interpretations, violation notices, correction notices, mileage logs, permits, elevation certificates, and various other records, reports, memos and other correspondences.
• Works in conjunction with the Oconee County Sheriff's Office upon request.
• Provides periodic updates and presentations at public meetings to boards, committees or Council, as requested.
• Performs public outreach regarding ongoing and future enforcement operations within communities and neighborhoods.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.