Code Enforcement Officer

CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

NORMAL WORKING HOURS FOR THIS POSITION WILL BE WEDNESDAY - SUNDAY 12:00 PM TO 9:00 PM

Under general supervision, is responsible for the enforcement of the City Codes as outlined in the City Code of Ordinances, Land Development Code and Chapter 30 and Ordinance No. 1583 titled, Code Enforcement, Special Magistrate/Code Enforcement Board.  Works directly with the Development Services Department Building & Permitting, Planning & Zoning and Business Tax Receipt Divisions and the Police Department, as applicable, to ensure violations of these City Codes get cured.  Work involves receiving complaints, interpreting City Codes, investigating code violations and preparing cases for hearing and ruling by the Code Enforcement Special Magistrate/Board.  In addition, employee is responsible for the implementation, administration and execution of the City’s Civil Citation Program which may involve the issuance of citations for routine level infractions and/or violations of the City’s Codes.  Employee must exercise independent judgement to ensure that proper codes and ordinances have been followed in a variety of situations.  Employee may also perform skilled inspection work in order to secure compliance with established codes and ordinances.  Work may also involve responding to man made or natural disasters to assist in recovery efforts, as required.  Reports to the Development Services Director.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Perform routine and special inspections and investigations as required, to assist with the enforcement of City Codes and Ordinances, and to ensure businesses, residents and property owners remain in compliance with all the city codes and ordinances.  Work may involve nighttime and weekend work as required for special circumstances and annually during Turtle Nesting Season.

• Receives and answers inquires or complaints about alleged violations to City Codes; prepares and delivers/provides “Notice of Violations” (NOVs) to property owners; prepares cases to be heard and ruled on by the Special Magistrate/Code Enforcement Board and by Circuit Court for trial, as applicable; and represents the City by providing effective testimony at hearings and trials.

• Administers and maintains all necessary reports and records pertaining to all inspections, investigations, code violations, hearings, trials and other code enforcement related work.

• Enters and retrieves information from a computer to perform research, update records, process case documentation, or to respond to actions and requests. Performs routine clerical duties in the office. Obtain and maintain professional level industry/department specific computer skills. Able to train others on the computer systems and requirements.

• Participate in Code Enforcement Special Magistrate/Board hearings/meetings, when necessary.  Determines severity of code violations and prepares written correspondence (e.g. summons to appear) to bring code violators before the Code Enforcement Special Magistrate/Board.
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ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Reviews and studies city related regulations to stay informed and current with any changes to the City codes and ordinances.  Attend all necessary classes, seminars and training in order to maintain minimum certifications and enhance personal knowledge/skills and professionalism.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Graduation from high school, supplemented by special training in Code Enforcement or an equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Must obtain the minimum knowledge and experience needed upon accepting the position, as determined by Department Director, and obtain the Level 1 and Level 2 provisional certifications within 240 days of employment, as recognized and administered by the Florida Association of Code Enforcement (FACE).

 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED

 TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Physical Requirements:   Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including a computer, calculator, copier, etc.  Must be physically able to apply negligible amounts of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.  Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.