What are the responsibilities and job description for the Code Compliance Officer position at City of Fort Lauderdale, FL?
The Development Services Department's Community Enhancement and Compliance Division is seeking a Code Compliance Officer (4-Day/10-Hour Schedule)
The Code Compliance Officer conducts inspection and enforcement work in securing compliance with laws, regulations and ordinances governing land use, minimum housing, property maintenance, abandoned and uninhabitable properties, signs, seawalls, storm water, zoning, landscaping and related environmental issues. Employees may receive advice or assistance from a Senior Code Compliance Officer or supervisor concerning unusual or difficult inspections; however, most field work is done independently and requires knowledge of applicable regulations.
In accordance with Article 24 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Fort Lauderdale and Teamsters Local Union 769, for posting purposes this open-competitive job posting shall be considered as a simultaneous internal and external posting (it is open to both internal City employees and external applicants).
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning essential duties not listed herein if such duties relate to the position.
- Conducts reactive (complaints) and proactive (self-initiated) field and waterway inspections of residential, commercial, industrial, and vacant parcels
- Enforces and reviews state, municipal, zoning, waterways, business tax, building laws and regulations
- Prepares, organizes, and maintains case files to present cases and testifies at quasi-judicial hearings
- Researches information regarding policies, laws, regulations, business tax receipts, engineering, environmental, landscaping, permits, and building and zoning requirements
- Researches ownership of various residential, commercial, industrial, and vacant properties within the City
- Provides code compliance information to address client issues and educate concerned parties
- Attends homeowner and civic association meetings
- Posts and mails hearing and violation notices
- Compiles and prepares written reports on investigations, maintains all inspection results, prepares correspondence and notices of violations in a computerized case management environment
- Identifies structures that may be unsafe and initiates the appropriate follow-up action
- May be required to flex their work schedule, work nights and weekends and holidays, as necessary to perform assigned responsibilities
- Performs related work as required
JOB REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Graduated from a standard high school or vocational school or possess a G.E.D. certificate from a recognized issuing agency
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Possess at least two (2) years of paid work experience dealing with the public in any of the following types of work:
- code enforcement,
- planning,
- building inspection,
- construction,
- security or
- other closely related fields; OR
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Possess one (1) F.A.C.E. (Florida Association of Code Enforcement) Certification:
- Fundamentals of Code Enforcement
- Administrative Aspects of Code Enforcement
- Legal Issues in Code Enforcement
- Officer Safety and Field Applications
- Possess or be able to obtain a valid State of Florida driver's license within 30 days after hire.
- Code Compliance officers need to possess/obtain their F.A.C.E. (Florida Association of Code Enforcement) Certification: Fundamentals of Code Enforcement, within (1) one year of hire date and maintain this certification during their employment with the City in this classification.
- Ability to accurately type 35 wpm
- If claiming Veteran's Preference, candidates must attach a DD214 Member 4 form, and the City of Fort Lauderdale's veteran's preference claim form (J-204).to the online application.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Previous experience in Code Compliance
As public servants, employees may be required to work immediately before, during, and/or after an emergency. All employees must be available and able to work assigned shifts as determined by their Department Heads.
PHYSICAL STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
The position involves medium physical demands, such as exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects. Ability to lift, carry, climb, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, walk, push, pull, grasp, stand and access heights or areas where limited space is available.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
HOW TO APPLY/ VETERAN INFORMATION
Applicants who qualify will be subject to an extensive selection process and screening program, which may include, but not be limited to evaluation of training and experience; written test; interview; employment record, background check; medical examination; and drug screen. The expected duration of the selection process varies by position.
The City of Fort Lauderdale is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, inclusive employer and a Drug Free Workplace. The City of Fort Lauderdale does not discriminate based on age, citizenship status, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.
Veterans' preference per Florida law. If claiming Veteran's Preference, candidates must attach a DD214 Member 4 form, and the City of Fort Lauderdale's veteran's preference claim form (J-204). to the online application.
The City of Fort Lauderdale offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full-time employees including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance.
