Code Enforcement Officer

Summary

Employees in this class perform various technical fieldwork in the enforcement of the Village of Palm Springs Code of Ordinances as well as other related assignments as required. This is a civilian position, which involves a working knowledge of Village Code of Ordinances and Florida State Statutes.

Essential Job Duties

• Respond to citizens’ complaints
• Conduct field investigations related to landscaping, land usage, property development, noises, environmental crime, fencing and various related public complaints implied in Building and Zoning requirements.
• Issuance of Violation Notices and case preparation, including testimony to be presented before the Village of Palm Springs Special Magistrate.
• This position entails the initial and follow-up investigation of citizen complaints to determine validity and routine inspections in both residential and commercial districts.
• Assists public with information on Building and Zoning related matters.
• Checks problem areas regularly for violations and takes photographs and measurements to properly document findings.
• Assists Public Safety personnel in interpretation and enforcement of code violations in a non-sworn capacity.
• This position consists of field and office work and involves the use of skills acquired through education and experience.
• Performs related work and other duties as directed.
  
  

The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required. Must maintain a valid Florida Drivers’ License. Must attend Code Enforcement Officer Certification classes and receive Certification. Willingness to attend continuing education courses is required.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Must have the knowledge, understanding and acceptance of Village’s voluntary compliance philosophy. The ability to utilize discretionary skills in the application of assigned duties is necessary. Knowledge of the Village Code of Ordinances and Florida State Statutes is required. Knowledge of the geography of the Village is necessary. Must be able to interpret Code of Ordinances to the public and Public Safety Personnel.
• Requires the ability to make decisions in the field in accordance with appropriate code regulations. Must be able to plan, organize and coordinate work. Should be able to meet and deal with the public in a professional manner and maintain a pleasant and calm demeanor with upset or irate citizens. The ability to develop proficiency in the use of the various research materials available to the unit is required. Must be able to input, access and retrieve information from a computer. Knowledge of the functions, procedures and policies of the Public Safety Department is required. Must have the ability to speak clearly, distinctly and politely.
  
  

The Village of Palm Springs offers a complete benefits package.

General Benefits Information

If Selected: Conditional Offer of Employment contingent upon Background Check, Physical, Drug Screen (if applicable) and if interviewing for PD, a Psych and Polygraph as well.

Probation

All positions serve a one (1) year probationary period

PENSION PLAN: FRS (Florida Retirement System)

• Mandatory 3% employee contribution of your gross salary
• Fully vested after eight (8) years
  
  

HEALTH, DENTAL & LIFE INSURANCE EFFECTIVE:

• Health insurance is with Humana HMO Premier Plan. In-network coverage ONLY. There is NO OUT OF NETWORK MEDICAL COVERAGE
• Dental Insurance is with Humana Traditional Preferred DPPO. Out of Network covered
• Weekly Payroll Deductions:
• Employee Only: $17.31/week
• Employee 1: $53.08/week
• Employee 2: $85.38/week
• Employee Family: $109.62/week
• Insurance coverage becomes effective the 1st of the month following 60th day of employment
• Group Life Insurance policy of $50,000 paid for by the Village for employees
  
  

HOLIDAYS:

We have 13 paid holidays per year. Police Holiday is paid or comp’d at ten (10) hours for holiday except birthday which is at 8 hours. Birthday is an additional paid holiday but must be requested approved by supervisor, and taken in the same week as the birthday occurs.

Personal Leave Time

Accrues weekly from hire date at the rate depending on length of time in service. PLT may be used, paid, after six (6) months.