Cities of Cochran
Class Specifications
Job Title:
Part-time Code Enforcement Officer
Department: Administration
Reports to: City Manager
FLSA:
Adopted:
Non-Exempt
04/02/2015
Job Summary: This part-time position (28 hours/week) will serve the code enforcement
needs of the City of Cochran. This position involves a variety of technical duties in support
of the City’s local code enforcement program; monitors and enforces a variety of applicable
ordinances, codes, and regulations related to dilapidated houses, yard grass and debris
issues, land use, building codes, health and safety, blight, graffiti, water waste, and other
matters of public concern; and serves as a resource and provides information on City
regulations to property owners, residents, businesses, the general public, and other City
departments and divisions.
Major Duties:
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Conduct field investigations; inspect properties for violations; attempt to make contact
at the residence or business in order to resolve violation; issue and post warning notices,
notices of violation, corrective notices, orders to comply, and related documentation
for code violations; schedule and perform all follow-up functions to gain compliance
including letters, inspections, calls, meetings, discussions, and negotiations to ensure
compliance with appropriate codes and ordinances;
Attend meetings and serve as a resource to other City departments, divisions, the
general public, and outside agencies in the enforcement of zoning regulations; provide
research and documentation for meetings; interpret and explain municipal codes and
ordinances to members of the general public, contractors, business owners, and other
interested groups in the field, over the counter, and on the telephone;
Locate vacant residences and businesses; secure buildings with proper materials as
necessary; post the property as necessary; check vacant buildings regularly for transient
activity, graffiti, and other forms of vandalism;
Maintain accurate documentation and case files on all investigations, inspections,
enforcement actions, and other job related activities including accurate and detailed
information regarding code enforcement activity to substantiate violations; draw
diagrams and illustrations and take photographs;
May assist in researching, drafting, and rewriting municipal codes; participate in the
development of forms and processes utilized to address various issues;
Operate computer to enter, process, and acquire data relative to complaints, inspection
sites, and effective code enforcement; research complaints;
Patrol assigned area in a City vehicle to identify and evaluate problem areas and/or
ordinance violations; determine proper method to resolve violations;
Perform a variety of field and office work in support of the City’s local code
enforcement program; enforce compliance with City regulations and ordinances
including those pertaining to zoning, land use, nuisance housing, building codes, health
and safety, blight, graffiti, water waste, occupational tax, and other matters of public
concern;
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Class Specifications
Job Title: Code Enforcement Officer (Continued)
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Prepare a variety of written reports, memos, and correspondence related to code
enforcement activities;
Prepare evidence in support of legal actions taken by the City; appear in court as
necessary; testify at hearings and in court proceedings as required;
Receive and respond to citizen complaints and reports from other agencies and
departments on alleged violations of City zoning and related municipal codes and
ordinances; interview complainant and witnesses; conduct investigations and provide
recommendations for resolution;
Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge Required by the Position:
 Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing;
 Ability to enforce pertinent codes, ordinances, laws, and regulations with impartiality
and efficiency;
 Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted
in the course of work;
 Ability to independently perform a full range of municipal code enforcement and
compliance duties;
 Ability to effectively testify in a Court of law.
 Ability to inspect and identify violations of applicable codes and ordinances;
 Ability to interpret and apply applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations related to
zoning, housing nuisance abatement, and health and safety issues;
 Ability to investigate complaints and mediate resolutions in a timely and tactful
manner;
 Ability to maintain complex logs, records, and files;
 Ability to make oral presentations and testify in court;
 Ability to prepare accurate and detailed documentation of investigation findings;
 Ability to prepare clear and concise technical reports;
 Ability to read and interpret legal documents and descriptions;
 Ability to read County Assessor's maps and property profiles;
 Ability to research, compile, and collect data;
 Ability to respond to inquiries, complaints, and requests for service in a fair, tactful,
and firm manner;
 Ability to type and enter data accurately at a speed necessary for successful job
performance;
 Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions;
 Ability to work independently in the absence of supervision;
 Knowledge of city services and organizational structure as they relate to code
compliance;
 Knowledge of effective public relations practices;
 Knowledge of geographic features and locations within the area served;
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Class Specifications
Job Title: Code Enforcement Officer (Continued)
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Knowledge of legal actions applicable to code enforcement compliance;
Knowledge of methods and techniques of business correspondence and technical report
preparation;
Knowledge of modern office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers
and supporting word processing and spreadsheet applications;
Knowledge of occupational hazards and standard safety practices;
Knowledge of operations, services, and activities of a municipal code compliance
program;
Knowledge of pertinent codes, ordinances, laws, and regulations pertaining to zoning,
nuisance abatement, property maintenance, building, occupational tax, health and
safety, and related areas;
Knowledge of principles and procedures of record keeping;
Knowledge of procedures involved in the enforcement of codes and regulations
including methods and techniques of conducting and documenting field investigations;
Supervisory Controls: The work of this position is performed under the supervision of
the City Manager.
Guidelines: Guidelines include City ordinances and departmental safety manuals, policies
and procedures.
Complexity: The work requires technical knowledge and application of codes and
regulations, and ability to manage multiple tasks and projects. In addition, incumbent must
be able to use independent judgment and conflict negotiation skills.
Personal Contacts: Contacts are typically with property owners, the general public, coworkers, elected officials and the staff of county and state agencies.
Purpose of Contacts: Contacts typically occur in order to give and exchange information
and provide services.
Physical Demands: This work is performed indoors and outdoors and involves field work
and moderate amounts of standing, walking, bending, crouching, carrying, pulling,
balancing, and kneeling.
Work Environment: Work is performed in an indoor and outdoor environment where the
employee is occasionally exposed to noise, dust, dirt, and possible periods in hot, cold or
inclement weather. Employee will be exposed to degraded houses, illegal dumpsites and
other substandard sites. Work may require working for periods alone or by oneself.
Supervisory and Management Responsibility: None.
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Minimum Qualifications:
Associate's degree supplemented by specialized training and/or college level coursework
in criminal justice, public administration, business administration, or other related field;
two (2) years of work experience involving a high level of public contact including some
experience dealing with the public in an enforcement, inspection, investigation, or
customer service capacity; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and
experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job; must
possess, or obtain within 24 months of hire, Georgia Association of Code Enforcement
(GACE) Level I Certification; demonstrated proficiency with Micro Soft Word and Excel;
valid State of Georgia Driver’s License.
Application: Submit a cover letter addressing the above description and qualifications,
resume, and three references with current email, mailing address and telephone number to:
City Hall, Lisa Chastain, City Clerk, P.O. Box 8, Cochran, GA 31014 no later than April
24, 2015 at 5:00 pm. All candidates will be subject to a background and credit check. The
City of Cochran is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
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