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City of Newberry, FL is Hiring a Code Enforcement Officer Near Newberry, FL

The purpose of this position is to maintain or improve the safety and aesthetic quality of the City by helping residents and property owners voluntarily attain compliance with the Florida Building Code and local municipal codes. This will be accomplished by performing field inspections and providing administrative support in the investigation of complaints and violations of property maintenance, housing, and environmental safety ordinances of the City of Newberry. The Code Enforcement Officer will also work to build rapport with and support from local community groups and leaders through attendance at community meetings. The Code Enforcement Officer has the authority to order the compliance, abatement, discontinuance, removal, or alteration of conditions which violate city codes, ordinances, and regulations. Employees in this position must independently manage a high number of active cases; maintain extensive public contact; and thoroughly document daily activities in written logs, computerized case management systems, and other data systems. Issuing summonses and sworn testimony; unpermitted and illegal sign removal; code analysis, interpretation, and application; effective communication in person, in writing, by phone; and independent decision making are all integral elements for success as a Code Enforcement Officer.This application requires the completion of a personality and aptitude assessment. Please complete the assessments found here: https://www.ondemandassessment.com/link/index/JB-MQCHH8OJN?u=1029467? https://www.ondemandassessment.com/link/index/JB-MQCHH8OJN?u=1029467 https://www.ondemandassessment.com/link/index/JB-MQCHH8OJN?u=1029467Job Description

Essential

Functions

Note: Regular and predictable attendance in the performance of this job is an essential function.

Time %

Note: Time spent on each essential function will vary based on operational needs and is only intended to be an approximation over the course of a full year. Functions listed are illustrative only and omission of an Essential Function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein.

30%

Document violations and daily activities to reach compliance in a computerized case management system. Regularly communicate with stakeholders regarding code requirements and corrective measures. Research case histories and other pertinent information, complete offense reports; and photograph violations and attach them in digital form to case reports. Investigate and identify unlawful accumulation of solid waste, garbage, and yard waste by taking necessary measures; investigate any noise complaint reported in residential areas; investigate storing of unlicensed motor vehicles on private property; investigate tall weeds and grass complaints on private property; ensure obstacles are not placed on City rights-of-ways such as sidewalks and parkways; and removal of any signs illegally posted on City property or in public right of ways. Prepare cases for referral to Special Magistrate or Code Enforcement Board.

15%

Regularly inspect commercial grease traps and review business documentation of required grease removal. Conduct physical inspections of routine housing complaints; conduct emergency inspection of sanitary violations; and investigate insect infestations.

25%

Investigate items located in the right-of-way; remove illegal signs, communicate with the owners of the properties; investigate complaints regarding the use a recreational vehicle as a dwelling unit; coordinates with the planning department to confirm the existence of a home occupation permit; ensure commercial properties are complying with lighting and development plan standards; and protect the natural growth and topography in designated areas of the city.

15%

Prepare briefings, handouts, and other presentations for public meetings. Attend community meetings (example, Concerned Citizens of Newberry) to build rapport with community leaders;

10%

Respond to parking complaints; arrange for towing of vehicles; coordinate with Alachua County Animal Services on animal welfare cases; and coordinate with the Alachua County Environmental Protection Department (EPD) and Health Department for environmental violations.

5%

Assist problem-oriented policing by coordinating large scale cleanup projects.

Competencies Required:
Embraces the City's core values of Trust, Respect, Integrity, Accountability, Leadership, and Superior Service.

Human Collaboration Skills: Decisions regarding the interpretation of policies may be made. Contact may involve support of controversial positions or the negotiation of sensitive issues or important presentations. Contacts may involve stressful, negative interactions with the public requiring high levels of tact and the ability to calmly respond to aggressive interpersonal interactions.

Reading: Intermediate - Ability to read papers, periodicals, journals, manuals, dictionaries, thesauruses, and encyclopedias. Ordinarily, such education is obtained in high school up to college. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study.

Math: Intermediate - Ability to deal with system of real numbers; practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios/proportions and measurement. Ordinarily, such education is obtained in high school up to college. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study.

Writing: Intermediate - Ability to write reports; prepare business letters, expositions, and summaries with proper format, punctuation, spelling, and grammar, using all parts of speech. Ordinarily, such education is obtained in high school up to college. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

  • High School graduation or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.
  • Two years of full-time code enforcement, law enforcement, technical inspection

 (A comparable amount of training, education or experience can be substituted for the minimum qualifications.)

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS:
  • Possession of valid Florida Driver’s license with a driving record acceptable to the City’s Driving policy and insurance program.
  • Successful completion of Level 1 F.A.C.E. (Florida Association of Code Enforcement) certification program within 180-day probationary period.

Preferred Skills

  • Thorough knowledge of City codes, rules and regulations
  • Principles, practices, methods and techniques of code violation investigation and enforcement.
  • Principles and practices of providing quality customer service and public relations.
  • Safe, appropriate and efficient work practices as they relate to difficult or confrontational encounters with the public.
  • General city services and municipal organizational structure as they relate to code enforcement.

Additional Notes

Working Conditions
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. Risk/Safety Conditions
The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, airborne particles, bacterial waste, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and irate customers.

Essential Physical Activities:

  • Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction.)
  • Acceptable hearing (with or without correction.)
  • Lifting and carrying (up to 30 lbs.).
  • Reaching, pulling, and pushing.
  • Walking, standing, crawling, kneeling, bending, balancing and stooping.
  • Distinguish colors.
  • Smelling.

Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Full Time

SALARY

$43k-58k (estimate)

POST DATE

03/22/2024

EXPIRATION DATE

04/23/2024

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