Wages
The City of Stonecrest in DeKalb County opened two full-time code enforcement officer postings on Monday, Nov. 2, with posted salary ranges of $52,662.72 to $78,994.08 for an entry-level Code Enforcement Officer I and $59,593.60 to $89,390.40 for a more experienced Code Enforcement Officer III. Both postings close at 11:59 p.m. Eastern on Monday, Nov. 23.
They were the only two openings on the city’s NEOGOV careers board when it was checked at about 15:30 UTC on Tuesday, Nov. 3. The Officer I posting is job number 00186 and the Officer III posting is job number 00187. Neither says how many vacancies it covers.
What the ranges mean by the hour
At a 2,080-hour work year, the Officer I range equals roughly $25.32 to $37.98 an hour, and the Officer III range roughly $28.65 to $42.98 an hour. Both jobs are classified as non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act, which generally means they are eligible for overtime pay. The postings do not say where in the range new hires typically start.
Both postings list the work location as 3120 Stonecrest Blvd. in Stonecrest.
The work
Code enforcement officers investigate complaints about violations of the city’s zoning, building, property maintenance, noise, abandoned vehicle and other ordinances. According to the postings, they visit sites, collect and preserve evidence, interview witnesses and photograph violations. They meet with property owners, issue compliance and correction notices, write citations and summonses, and serve them by certified mail or in person, then return for follow-up inspections.
The jobs also carry a courtroom component. Officers prepare case documents and evidence and testify in municipal court as needed. They keep case files and enter violation data into the city’s computer system.
The two levels differ mainly in independence. The postings describe Officer I employees as having a basic background in code enforcement or public administration and receiving instruction as they progress. Officer III employees are expected to show ongoing mastery of the technical work and to handle most situations on their own.
Requirements
Despite the different titles and pay, the two postings list the same minimum qualifications: a high school diploma and the equivalent of two years of experience in code enforcement or a related field, or a comparable mix of education, training and experience. An associate degree in criminal justice, zoning, urban planning or a related field is preferred.
Applicants must hold and keep a valid Georgia driver’s license. Preferred credentials include zoning inspector certification, Georgia code enforcement officer certification, International Code Council property maintenance inspector certification, or the Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission’s Level IB certification, known as the Red Card.
The postings warn that official schedules will include required weekend work, which may occur after 5 p.m. Screening questions ask applicants to confirm they have a diploma or GED, the two years of related experience and a Georgia license, and applicants may be asked to demonstrate their skills in a work sample or interview.
Benefits
Stonecrest says full-time employees receive health, dental and vision coverage, a 401(a) defined contribution retirement plan, an optional 457(b) deferred compensation plan, life insurance, short-term disability, 12 paid holidays, and vacation and sick leave. Applications are taken through the city’s NEOGOV portal until the Nov. 23 deadline.
Sources
- City of Stonecrest (NEOGOV), “Code Enforcement Officer I,” job no. 00186, opened November 2, 2026. https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/stonecrestga/jobs/5536732/code-enforcement-officer-i
- City of Stonecrest (NEOGOV), “Code Enforcement Officer III,” job no. 00187, opened November 2, 2026. https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/stonecrestga/jobs/5536743/code-enforcement-officer-iii
- City of Stonecrest Careers, job listings, accessed November 3, 2026. https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/stonecrestga
Featured photo: The exterior of the Mall at Stonecrest in Stonecrest, Georgia, May 15, 2023. Representative image of the city; not Stonecrest's city offices or its code enforcement staff. Photo: Artsistra, via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0). Cropped from the original.
