Public Works Compliance Coordinator

JACKSON COUNTY, GEORGIA

CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION

CLASSIFICATION TITLE: PUBLIC WORKS COMPLIANCE COORDINATOR

PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION

The purpose of this classification is to perform a variety of activities to enforce County and state permit ordinances and codes. Responds to citizen questions and complaints; issue and collect payments for permits, conducts field inspections; issues warnings and citations; prepares detailed reports; prepares for and appears in court.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Oversees the process of permitting for driveways, right of way encroachments, and timber harvesting activities while ensuring adherence to Federal, State, and County standards and regulations.

Issues invoices for permits; verifies the type of permit to be issued; ensures compliance with the County Codes: assists applicants with the submission of application; maintains files for issued permits; performs data entry to maintain related permit information. Assists individuals requesting information about the permit process.

Oversees daily operations of the Department's inspections activities to ensure timely and thorough completion of inspections in accordance with county policies and department procedures.

Receives, schedules, and conducts pre-construction, final, and as needed inspection requests.

Inspects driveway, utility installation, and timber harvest sites for location, code compliance, and proper construction.

Issues correction notices and stop work orders when necessary.

Notifies the responsible contractor, subcontractor, engineer, architect, or homeowner of code violations; discusses possible options to correct violations.

Maintains daily records and prepares written reports and correspondence.

Participates in collaborative meetings with citizens, developers, builders, contractors, and subcontractors; provides expert guidance, facilitates effective issue resolution; takes decisive action to address code violations, including the issuance of citations, when required.

Receives and responds to incoming phone calls and/or emails from contractors, citizens, and various County departments, offering assistance in addressing inquiries and concerns; interprets ordinances, laws, rules, and regulations; and, resolves associated problems to ensure satisfactory resolution. Effectively resolves issues and violations when dealing with individuals who may exhibit agitation, irrationality, or mental instability.

Performs various tasks involving court related proceedings; prepares related documents and reports to assist in building and documenting case information; interviews witnesses; secures photographic evidence of violation; appears in court to provide testimony on cases.

Serves as a liaison for other county departments, addressing miscellaneous complaints and issues, and diligently working towards the resolution of relevant violations, concerns, and special projects.

Operates a personal computer, printer, fax, copier, and other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions, to include the use of word processing, spreadsheet, database, or other system software; operates a County vehicle to perform duties and deliver documents.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Requires a high school diploma or GED with experience performing various administrative and general bookkeeping tasks. Two years of experience in construction, grading, utility installation or code enforcement functions is preferred.

Must possess a valid driver's license and other certifications deemed necessary by the Public Works Director. Must acquire and maintain GSWCC Level 1B or NPDES Level 1-B within six months of employment. Must acquire and maintain GACE Level 1 within two years of employment.

Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job will be considered.

GUIDELINES:

Guidelines include the Unified Development Code of Jackson County, the Manual for Erosion and Sedimentation Control in Georgia, Georgia Department of Transportation Standards and Details, and the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. The guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of relevant state and local laws, codes, and ordinances

Knowledge of construction and building practices

Knowledge of enforcement procedures

Knowledge of report preparation

Skill in public relations such as effectively communicating with individuals in a variety of settings.

Skill in resolving problems and utilizing good judgment in making decisions

Skill in effective time management and organization.

Skill in using advanced computer software

Ability to work in an environment subject to interruptions, changing policies, and increased volume.

Ability to utilize good judgment and reason in identifying job sites that are not posted with street or lot numbering.

Skill in operating equipment including a measuring wheel and other tools and equipment used in the inspection process.

Skill in oral and written communications and effective customer service techniques.

Knowledge of the geography of Jackson County

Must have the ability to maintain confidentiality to sensitive information.

PERFORMANCE APTITUDES

Data Utilization: Requires the ability to determine, calculate, tabulate, or summarize data/information. Includes performing subsequent actions in relation to these computational operations.

Human Interaction: Requires the ability to provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others regarding the application of procedures and standards to specific situations.

Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to start, stop, operate and monitor the functioning of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.

Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference and descriptive data and information.

Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; the ability to calculate decimals and percentages; the ability to utilize principles of fractions; and the ability to interpret graphs.

Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form. Involves semi-routine standardized work with some latitude for independent judgment concerning choices of action.

Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving a variety of generally pre-defined duties which are often characterized by frequent change.

ADA COMPLIANCE

Physical Ability: Tasks require the ability to exert very moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds).

Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors: Tasks may require exposure to such environmental conditions as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, toxic agents, violence, disease, or pathogenic substances.

Jackson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.