What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Code Compliance Officer position at City of Fort Lauderdale, FL?
Salary : $60,590.82 - $93,960.67 Annually
Location : Fort Lauderdale FL 33311, FL
Job Type : Full Time
Job Number : TM110-12
Department : Development Services 1
Division : 04CW Community Inspections
Opening Date : 02 / 27 / 2025
Closing Date : 3 / 13 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern
POSITION SUMMARY
The Development Services Department's Community Enhancement and Compliance Division is seeking a Senior Code Compliance Officer.
The Senior Code Compliance Officer performs skilled inspections, enforcement and supervisory work to secure compliance with all laws, regulations and ordinances governing land use, minimum housing, signs, zoning, landscaping and related environmental issues. They serve as a senior or lead in performing more complex inspections, enforcement and investigations.
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.
- Prepares and provides training for new and current employees
- Serves as a field trainer and subject matter expert for code enforcement officers
- Establishes positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations, state / local agencies and associations, City management and staff, and the public
- May be exposed to confidential and privileged information during the course of duties, which should be maintained as such
- Compiles statistics and prepares periodic reports relating to code officer's performance, operational improvements, and community education
- Conducts reactive (complaints) and proactive (self-initiated) field and waterway inspections of residential, commercial, industrial, and vacant parcels according to all state, municipal, zoning, waterways, business tax, building laws and regulations
- Enforces and reviews municipal ordinances on an as needed basis
- Prepares, organizes and maintains case files to present cases and testifies at quasi-judicial hearings
- Makes presentations to local civic, educational, professional, community and neighborhood groups
- Researches and obtains information regarding policies, laws, regulations, business tax receipts, engineering, landscaping, permits and building and zoning requirements
- Researches ownership of various residential, commercial, industrial and parcels or properties within the City
- Attends internal and external meetings and trainings
- Identifies structures that may be unsafe and initiates the appropriate follow-up action
- Compiles and prepares written reports on investigations, maintains all inspection results, prepares correspondence and notices of violations in a computerized case management environment
- 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 :
Fundamentals of Code Enforcement (mandatory plus one other)
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 climb, carry, lift, 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.
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In addition to the competitive benefits package and salary, the City of Fort Lauderdale participates in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) which offers an investment option and a pension option and requires a 3% contribution from employees. All new City of Fort Lauderdale employees are automatically enrolled in FRS. Click to view additional information on the Florida Retirement System.
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Salary : $60,591 - $93,961
