Code Enforcement Officer

Code Enforcement Officer Salary See Position Description

Location: Gwinnett County, GA Job Type: Full-Time Merit Job Number: 26-03706 Department: Department of Planning and Development Opening Date: 03/20/2026 Closing Date: 5/20/2026 11:59 AM Eastern FLSA: Exempt

Description Benefits Questions Class Summary: REPOSTED 7/10/25

Base Hiring Salary Ranges:

• Code Enforcement Officer I: $50,270 - $57,812
• Code Enforcement Officer II: $59,452 - $68,378
• Code Enforcement Officer III: $64,655 - $75,162

Job Description This position serves as a lead to staff in the Commercial Enforcement Unit and work evenings and weekends as assigned and responds to citizen questions and complaints and is responsible for performing field investigations to determine compliance with codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations for quality-of-life issues.

Essential Duties

• Researching property information by reviewing plans
• Accessing databases
• Performing data entry of zoning and other property information
• Understanding current laws relating to codes and compliance
• Performing independent field investigations (Level II only)
• Issuing notices and citations
• Completing reports detailing findings
• Assisting supervisor in completing administrative reports and trains new employees (Level II only)
• Other duties of a similar nature
• Public Speaking Duties: Preparing and presenting cases to the Environmental Division of Recorders Court

Other Job Requirements/Information

• This job is a safety sensitive position that will require a pre-employment drug test and subsequent random drug and alcohol testing.
• This job may require on-call rotation and emergency after hours, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Effective 4/11/2023, this position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program.

Minimum Qualifications

Code Enforcement Officer I - Grade B23(2)

• Associate degree
• One year of code enforcement, inspections, or customer service experience
• Valid drivers license
• Security and Awareness Certification within six months of employment

Code Enforcement Officer II - Grade B25(2)

• Associate degree
• Two years of code enforcement experience
• Valid drivers license
• Security and Awareness Certification within six months of employment

Code Enforcement Officer II - Grade C41(2)

• Associate degree
• Three years of code enforcement, inspections, or customer service experience
• Valid drivers license
• ICC Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector certification within one year of employment
• Security and Awareness Certification within six months of employment

*An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job will also be considered.

Minimum Requirements Positions in this class typically require: climbing, stooping, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and seeing.

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

The incumbent works in a dynamic environment that requires sensitivity to change and responsiveness to changing goals, priorities, and needs. Work is performed in an office (10%) and driving (90%). This exposes the employee to much noise, dirt, dust, machinery, and its moving parts, as well as inclement weather. Work requires the use of personal protective equipment and devices when needed.

For information related to position specific Essential Duties, Knowledge and Skills and Physical requirements, click below:

• Code Enforcement Officer I
• Code Enforcement Officer II
• Code Enforcement Officer III

NOTE: The class specifications listed on this site are not the official class specifications for Gwinnett County and are subject to change.

For more information about the Planning and Development department, please click here.

Additional Information About Gwinnett County Welcome to Gwinnett County Government Gwinnett County Government is an award-winning employer that believes in investing in its employees by providing corporate level benefits, a wellness program, professional development opportunities, career advancement, and more.

Careers with impact Gwinnett County sets the standard as a dynamic, vibrant community where all people can enjoy economic opportunities, safe neighborhoods, plentiful greenspace, and recreational facilities. We are committed to hiring those who share our dedication to making life better for our residents and business owners. The culture of superior service that our employees have created reflects that standard and helps staff, residents, and stakeholders remain vibrantly connected.

Exceptional benefits Working for Gwinnett County comes with exceptional benefits, including health coverage, a robust wellness program (Spouses can participate, too!), onsite employee wellness center, longevity pay, tuition reimbursement, and more. The value of Gwinnett County benefits can be up to 49 percent of an individuals total compensation.

World-class community More than a million residents make up Gwinnetts diverse community. The County is located just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Georgia Highway 316 reduces travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes.

Gwinnett County is an award-winning employer!

• Atlantas Healthiest Employer by Atlanta Business Chronicle
• Green Communities Platinum Certification for Gwinnett County from the Atlanta Regional Commission
• Top 100 Healthiest Workplaces in America by Springbuk and PR NewsWire and more!

Vision Gwinnett is the preferred community where everyone thrives!

Mission Gwinnett proudly supports our vibrantly connected community by delivering superior services.

Values

• Integrity: We believe in being honest, building trust, and having strong moral principles.
• Accountability: We believe in stewardship, transparency, and sustainability.
• Equity: We believe in fairness and respect for all.
• Inclusivity: We believe in engaging, embracing, and unifying our communities.
• Innovation: We believe in continual adaptation of technology, process, and experience.

Hiring Process Gwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding our hiring process, please click the links below:

• Hiring Process
• FAQs

Gwinnett County is committed to creating a diverse workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (including sex), race, color, national origin (including ancestry), gender (identity and expression), sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status (including pregnancy), disability, military or veteran status, religion, political affiliation, immigration status, homeless status, or any other category protected by law. Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities may be requested. If you need an accommodation during the application, interview, or testing process, contact Human Resources at 770.822.7915 or HREmployeeRelations@GwinnettCounty.com. This email is only for accommodation requests; for questions related to job postings, use jobs@gwinnettcounty.com.

Our Benefits program is designed to support every aspect of our employees lives, from physical and emotional to social and financial. Along with their salary, employees receive a variety of comprehensive benefits as part of their total compensation. On average, our employees benefits are worth 48 percent of their base salary! In other words, employees would spend nearly half of their pay to purchase these benefits on their own. For employees medical premium alone, the County contributes an average of 91 percent of the cost!

Health

• Medical plans for active and retired employees
• Dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug plan

Wellness

• Onsite Employee Wellness Center
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Immunizations
• Wellness education and incentive programs
• Annual wellness fair

Family and Career

• Training and professional development opportunities
• Family planning benefits
• Four weeks of paid parental leave

Time

• Annual/Sick Leave
• 12 paid holidays per calendar year
• 1 paid floating holiday per calendar year

Money

• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) available
• Health Savings Account (HSA) available
• Retirement and Savings Plans
• 401(a) Defined Contribution
• 457 (b) Deferred Compensation
• Longevity pay
• Tuition reimbursement
• Financial education programs

Protection

• Basic, optional, and dependent life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Critical illness and accident insurance
• Hospital indemnity insurance
• Identity theft protection

To learn more about the Benefits offered at Gwinnett County, click here.

01 Have you completed a degree in a related field?

• Have not completed a degree in the specified fields of study
• Completed associate degree in the specified fields of study
• Completed bachelors degree in the specified fields of study
• Completed masters degree or higher in the specified fields of study

02 How many years of code enforcement experience do you have?

• none
• less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years to less than 6 years
• 6 years to less than 7 years
• 7 years to less than 8 years
• 8 years to less than 9 years
• 9 years to less than 10 years
• 10 or more years

03 Describe your code enforcement experience. If none, type N/A.

04 How many years of customer service experience do you have?

• none
• less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years to less than 6 years
• 6 years to less than 7 years
• 7 years to less than 8 years
• 8 years to less than 9 years
• 9 years to less than 10 years
• 10 or more years

05 Describe your customer service experience. If none, type N/A.

Required Question

Employer: Gwinnett County Address: 75 Langley Drive, Lawrenceville, Georgia, 30046 Phone: 770.822.7915, 770.822.7923 Website: http://www.gwinnettcountyjobs.com