Code Compliance Officer

Code Compliance Officer

ISSUE DATE: 12/18/2024

CLOSING DATE: 12/28/2024

ELIGIBILITY: Internal & External

LOCATION: Code Compliance

Regular Full-Time Non-Exempt

Anticipated Hiring Range: $21.12 - 33.19

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DEFINITION:

The purpose of this job/class within the organization is to conduct skilled code enforcement and compliance work. This job/class works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Not all-inclusive):

Conducts comprehensive investigations; interviews witnesses and enforces actionable cases violating the regulatory chapters of the Code of Ordinances. Enforces all regulatory chapters of the Code of Ordinances enacted by the City Commission to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the entire community. Prepares and issues various notices and other civil process in all enforcement cases. Conducts educational presentations or trainings for schools and other civic organizations within the City. Conducts training, evaluates work assignments, and coordinates activities and case inquiries with other departmental staff. Provides sworn testimony during Special Magistrate hearings and Circuit Court civil hearings. Prepares and maintains reports and records regarding activities such as case files, incident reports, photographic attachments, and civil citations. Patrols City streets and parks to maintain safety from stray or dangerous animals.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

Re-inspect current/active cases from a daily report to ensure compliance. Mediates neighbor disputes regarding code violations. Cleans and maintains City vehicle and animal control box. Removes signs from the City rights of way.

Performs related work as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent supplemented by specialized courses/training equivalent to completion of one year of college in code compliance inspections, animal control, or a closely related field.

Requires six months in code enforcement, animal control, or closely related experience.

Use the resume tab to upload any and all required licenses, certificates, and degrees before the job posting closes.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

Requires a driver's license valid in the State of Florida. Requires Code Compliance Level 1 Certificate (Fundamentals of Code Enforcement) or ability to obtain within one (1) year of employment. Requires certificate of completion from a State of Florida approved Animal Control Officers course or ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment. Requires certificate of completion from a State of Florida approved Animal Control Officers Chemical Immobilization of Animals course or ability to obtain within two (2) years of employment.

BENEFITS:

Full City benefits include the Florida Retirement System, paid employee health/dental, accrued vacation, birthday day off, sick leave, and more.

Veteran Preference in appointment will be given to those eligible.

To be eligible for Veteran Preference, you must furnish a Department of Defense document, commonly known as form DD-214 (Member 4 Copy recommended) or military discharge papers or equivalent certification from the DVA, listing military status, dates of service and discharge type BEFORE CLOSING DATE OF THE JOB POSTING. Please redact the social security number and date of birth information from all documents submitted.

In addition, the disabled veteran shall also furnish a document from the Department of Defense, the DVA, or the Department certifying that the veteran has a service-connected disability.

If you require accommodation because of a disability to participate in the application/selection process, you must notify the Human Resources Department at 386-878-8750 at least 48 hours (excluding weekends and holidays) before the meeting or activity.

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