Entry Salary: $53,631.63
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Under general direction, the Code Inspector I performs professional and technical work to enforce codes, ordinances, and regulations in connection with the City’s Code of Ordinances and Community Development Code.
Current recruitment is for our General Code Compliance Team.
Essential Functions: -- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
 

• Schedules, performs, and completes inspections of private property, and limited public areas; coordinates reviews to determine if there are any violations of city ordinances.
• Evaluates properties for compliance with codes, regulations, and standards; identifies areas of noncompliance, communicates with owners or agents, posts legal notices; handles concerned or irate owners with care, tact, and professionalism.
• Identifies and enforces codes and violation remedies; initiates and processes code cases through various software applications; manages and handles large quantities of photos, evidence, and information; creates and issues legal notices.
• Prepares necessary documentation to present to the Local Ordinance Violation Court, Special Magistrate, and Municipal Code Enforcement Board; compiles checklists and packet materials for submission and review; extracts data from various sources to prepare the multi-slide presentation of code violation cases and hearings.
• Researches and investigates information related to cases and notification preparation; tracks and coordinates information to ensure accuracy and professional enforcement protocols are followed; consistently updates materials, software, and other technical mediums.
• Prepares Affidavit of Posting, Notice of Violation, and Notice to Appear documents for violations that are not addressed within the allotted time; ensures all documents are filed and recorded accurately with the City of Clearwater Official Records Department.
• Monitors violations: tracks allotted time for compliance and ensures all corrections are made within that timeframe; completes reinspection; makes follow-up calls and engages with the owners to ensure corrections are made; closes cases when all conditions are met and files appropriate documents with the records department.
• Participates in mandatory meetings; attends hearings, staff meetings, and departmental meetings to discuss code enforcement activities.
• Communicates and engages with the public, other city departments, and other entities; returns phone calls, coordinates meetings, and participates with various other programs as needed.
• Attends neighborhood/homeowner and business association meetings as needed.
• Assists with damage assessments as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

 General Code Compliance

• Conducts inspections on residential and non-residential properties for property maintenance, nuisance, and zoning compliance. 
• Oversees nuisance abatements and larger site clean-ups. 

Licenses, Certifications, and Equipment:
A valid State driver's license is required.
This position is required to operate the below equipment, machines, tools, and other work aides:
Standard office equipment, computer, tablet, software applications such as Microsoft Office 365, digital camera, staple gun, measuring wheel, posting stakes and hammer, sign tool for sign removal and installation, city vehicle, and other equipment as assigned.
 
Education and Experience:
High School Diploma, High School Equivalency or G.E.D. Certificate AND two (2) years of experience in code enforcement, investigations, inspections, or other relevant governmental work; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered. Knowledge of –
 

• City codes, ordinances, and procedures
• Code Compliance relating to development services
• City of Clearwater Community Development Code, Code of Ordinances and Florida Statutes
• Computer software systems and programs
• General office policies and procedures
• Computers and general office equipment

 
 Skill in – 
 

• Engaging with residents, property and business owners, and tenants
• Performing detailed inspections and gathering evidence
• Interpreting and enforcing codes and ordinances
• Enforcing regulations with firmness and impartiality
• Maintaining files and documents; preparing cases for hearing
• Communicating effectively, verbally and in writing
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships
• Operating a computer, tablet, cell phone, and related software