What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Code and Parking Enforcement Officer position at City of Sunny Isles Beach?
Position Summary:
The purpose of this position is to perform enforcement and investigation of City codes, regulations and ordinances to ensure compliance regarding violations occurring within City limits.
Position Scope:
This is a senior level class in the support series.
This is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent may be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks.
- Receives complaints of violations to City Code regulations, conducts investigations to determine validity, and evaluates all requests for assistance with enforcement issues.
- Conducts research on business or property ownership, corporate and/or fictitious name status, state, county or city licensure, certification, and registrations as necessary.
- Enforces ordinances, codes, and related regulations pertaining to land use, parking, business licenses, zoning, building, nuisance, and property maintenance codes and ordinances.
- Reviews and prepares lien files for processing.
- Prepares and serves warning notices of violation and/or issues citations involving City codes and ordinances. Explains violations, department policies, and legal requirements to the general public.
- Determines responsible parties by abstracting of personal and private property and interprets legal descriptions of parcels of land to determine the precise location of platted and unplatted property.
- Communicates to other City departments regarding complex zoning regulations, building and environmental codes, and other related issues.
- Prepares code violations, handles correspondence, maintains investigative and statistical reports, and ensures files are documented accordingly.
- Interprets technical legal provisions and administrative directives pertaining to code enforcement.
- Prepares case summaries and interprets technical legal provisions and administrative directives pertaining to code enforcement.
- Coordinates enforcement action with Code Enforcement Supervisor regarding occupational licenses, certificates of use, alarm registration delinquencies, violations, civil penalties, and liens.
- Identifies opportunity for enhancing services provided by the Code Compliance department. May attend community meetings and serves as liaison to the public.
- Identifies and/or recommend cost control measures in the delivery of all services and functions in his/her department and under his/her area of responsibility.
- Performs various enforcement activities, which may include the towing and/or immobilization of vehicles, in an efficient and effective manner; responds to complaints from citizens; determines validity of complaint/problem and recommends appropriate action; and appears in hearings as a representative of the City as required.
- Serves as field supervisor. Trains, monitors and reviews work of subordinates and assists with case management and response to complex issues; provides guidance and counsel as directed by Code Compliance Department Supervisor.
- Maintains and prepares reports and activity logs as required; may assist in compiling data and assist with preparation of monthly, quarterly, and various ad hoc reports. Prepares correspondence, forms, and documents related to code enforcement.
- Builds and maintains positive working relationships with co-workers, other employees, and the public using principles of good customer service; promotes and represents the City to the public in a friendly, helpful, and professional manner.
- Drives UTV's to perform inspections on beach terrain.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
- Knowledge of the City and other agencies sufficient to respond to or direct citizen inquiries.
- Knowledge of local geography, roadways, and jurisdiction boundaries.
- Knowledge of applicable national, state, and local laws, codes, ordinances, and other regulations.
- Skill in customer service administration.
- Skill in both written and oral communication.
- Ability to readily learn assigned tasks.
- Ability to rapidly acquire knowledge of the legal and procedural regulations applicable to the area of assignment.
- Ability to understand and follow complex written and oral instructions.
- Ability to make decisions in accordance with information supplied.
- Ability to prepare, maintain, and submit accurate reports.
- Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations.
- Ability to deal with the public on a one-to-one basis.
- Ability to serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Dade County 's Ethics and Conflict of Interest policies.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials, and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds regardless of race, religion, age, sex, disability, political affiliation or sexual orientation.
- Ability to work on a rotating schedule and/or nights, weekends, and holidays.
- High School Diploma or GED, required.
- Minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience in investigation and/or enforcement of City Code.
- Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
- Florida Association of Code Enforcement (F.A.C.E.) Level I and II certifications, preffered.
- Must obtain Florida Association of Code Enforcement (F.A.C.E.) Level I certification within one (1) year of hire, and Level II within two (2) years of hire.
- Parking Enforcement certification, preferred.
- Must obtain Parking Enforcement certification within one (1) year of hire.
- Must have a Valid Florida driver's license.
- Associate’s degree in relevant field, preferred.
- Five (5) years of code enforcement experience with at least two (2) years at a supervisory or team lead level, preferred.
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:
The essential job functions of this position will require the employee to perform the following physical activities. Employee accommodations for physical or mental disabilities will be considered on a case-by-case basis: Work is performed primarily in a field environment. On a continuous basis, sit at desk and/or stand for long periods of time. Frequently required to walk. Frequently required to see, hear, and talk with employees and the public. Frequently required to read and/or present documents, write or use keyboard to communicate through written means. On occasion required to drive a vehicle, climb, or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, taste, or smell. Intermittently twist and reach office equipment; on occasion lift or carry weight of 10 to 30 pounds. Specific vision requirements include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.Additional Information:
- There is a one-year probationary period.
- It is the responsibility of the incumbent to maintain their licenses and/or certifications as a job requirement.
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