What are the responsibilities and job description for the Code Compliance Officer Trainee position at City of Palm Beach Gardens?
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Summary
Essential Function Duties and Responsibilities
- Performs daily field inspections to determine compliance with City Codes
- Performs field inspections for compliance with provisions of business tax receipts
- Conducts detailed inspections for compliance with the City's Property Maintenance Ordinance
- Makes daily inspections of public places for hazards; orders corrections of hazardous conditions as directed
- Investigates complaints of hazardous conditions or practices
- Issues correction requests, violation notices or citations as needed in order to gain compliance
- Investigates complaints of unlicensed business activity
- Investigates complaints of Code violations
- Prepares a variety of studies, reports and related information for decision making purposes
- Prepares a variety of reports and maintains necessary operating records; retains all information for future reference
- Follows policies, procedures and standards for efficient and effective operation, compliance and maintenance of departmental operations
- Answers letters of inquiry and talks with visitors
- Maintains liaison and effective working relationships with other departments as well as state, local, and other public officials
- Performs essential computer functions such as data entry, printing, retrieval, reports, etc.
- Presents cases of all Code violations before the Code Enforcement Special Magistrate
- Performs duties as assigned during emergency response conditions
- Performs any other related duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent, supplemented by some college level courses, or
- Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Qualifications/Preferences
- Must have the ability to obtain, maintain and possess one certification as a Code Enforcement Officer Level by the Florida Association of Code Enforcement (FACE) within twelve (12) months of employment.
- Valid Florida Driver's license with a good driving record
Eligibility: Coverage in the City’s group insurance plans begins the first of the month following thirty (30) days of employment.
Health Insurance: Choice of three (3) plans provided through Florida Blue. Employee contributions are required toward the cost of this insurance on a bi-weekly basis as follows
Employee Only$0$0$0
Family$58.00$110.00$30.00
On-Site Employee Health and Wellness Center: Available for use by employees, spouses and dependents enrolled on the City’s Health Plan. No-copays for doctor’s visits, labs, physicals, or prescription drugs dispensed at the Center
Dental Insurance: PPO plan offered through Humana, provided at no cost
Life Insurance: Two (2) times annual salary up to a maximum of $100,000 provided at no cost
Short Term Disability: Non-probationary employees eligible for 60% of salary up to 26 weeks, provided at no cost.
Long Term Disability: 60% of salary up to $5,000 monthly, provided at no cost
Employee Assistance Program: Six (6) visits per calendar year, per issue, provided at no cost.
Wellness Program: Voluntary wellness initiatives that promote and reward health awareness.
Pension Plan: Provided through the Florida Retirement System (FRS). Choice between the Investment Plan with a one (1) year vesting schedule, and the Pension Plan with an eight (8) year vesting schedule. Mandatory 3% pre-tax contribution.
Holidays: Eleven (11) days per calendar year. One (1) Floating Holiday per calendar year.
Personal Leave: Sixteen (16) hours accrued monthly used for vacation, illness, or personal time away from work. Personal Leave is tiered based on years of service and increases overtime.
Optional Voluntary Benefits: Employee Rental Assistance Program, Vision Care Insurance Plan, Supplemental Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, AFLAC Group Policies, 457 Deferred Comp Plan, Roth IRA, Recreation Program Discounts, Day Care Discounts, Free EV Charging Station, Flexible Schedules, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer under the U.S. Department of Education’s PSLF Program.
