Code Enforcement Officer

Position Description

Under general direction, the purpose of the position is to perform responsible professional technical work involving the proactive and reactive enforcement of City codes and ordinances. Enforcement duties include investigation for compliance with regulatory standards for permitting and licensing approval of residential and commercial property throughout the City. Employees in this classification are responsible for coordinating and administering the enforcement process, assessing, evaluating and enforcing adherence to, and compliance with all applicable City codes and ordinances. Objective is to ensure the safety, health and general welfare of the general public and business community.

Job Duties

The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.

• Performs systematic site inspections of new and existing structures within the designated City area to ensure compliance with all applicable City, State and Federal code and regulatory requirements.
• Responds to inquiries and investigates any reports of code violations from the general public.
• Identifies compliance problems; issues and delivers deficiency notices; issues and delivers notices for hearing dates.
• Meets with violators and general public to explain and interpret City codes, and advises violator of expected time frame to correct the infraction.
• Collaborates with independent contractors and subcontractors, homeowners, and internal administrative support to ensure all requirements for reconciliation of violations is provided.
• Performs various administrative and reporting duties involving inspection results and reconciliation requirements.
• Prepares and maintains code enforcement records and reports; collects and analyzes data for departmental reports; organizes and prepares code board agenda.
• Monitors reconciliation efforts; communicates any structural problems, code issues or regulatory requirements that have not been resolved.
• Prepares and presents cases for code violation hearings; prepares and provides photographs, supporting documentation, witness testimony etc.
• Provides technical code review and interpretation of the various regulatory requirements for which the division is responsible for enforcing.
• Maintains current knowledge of trends and regulatory developments for application to functional areas under charge.
• Performs related duties as directed when such duties are logical/appropriate assignment to position.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED; Florida Association of Code Enforcement (FACE) Level I Certification or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire; supplemented by one (1) to two (2) years’ experience in code inspection and/or enforcement or other experience within the city; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license without any restrictions.

Supplemental Information

Knowledge of current codes, ordinances and regulatory standards governing the city’s code enforcement function.

Skill in written communications for the effective development and presentation of reports and information related to violations.

Ability to recommend/develop modifications as necessary to bring conditions into compliance with applicable codes and regulatory standards.

Ability to operate basic office equipment, e.g., computer, printers, copy machines, telephone systems, facsimile machines.

Ability to read, update and maintain various records and files.

Ability to clearly communicate information both verbally and in writing.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City employees, departmental staff and management, contractors, engineers, architects and property owners.