What are the responsibilities and job description for the Solid Waste Management Compliance Officer - Solid Waste position at County of Volusia?
(NOTE: These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.)
Investigates requests, reports of littering, illegal dumping, and customer service problems.
Issues warnings or citations to offenders with guidance on corrective actions.
Files complaints with the State Attorney when necessary to enforce either County Ordinance or Florida Litter Law.
Ensures that regulations and procedures are enforced and advises citizens and outside agencies on acceptable Solid Waste practices.
Prepares cases for presentation at court hearings or before the Code Enforcement Board Utilizing photos or other supporting evidence.
Maintains records of complaints, violations, rechecks, dispositions, and vehicle travel.
Follows up on complaints and violations until resolved.
Prepares monthly reports on activities.
Coordinates office and field investigations with other agencies to enforce all County code compliance efforts.
May be required to remove public/hazardous debris (from roadside, etc.).
Performs related work as required.
Graduation from high school or possession of a GED and two (2) years’ experience working with the public in regulatory enforcement, investigative work, complaint processing or other related fields. Must attain Florida Association of Code Enforcement Level I certification within two (2) years.
Possession of a valid Florida Driver's License.
A comparable amount of education, training, or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
Knowledge of and ability to interpret Florida Litter Laws, County Waste Tire, Commercial Recycle, Solid Waste and other related ordinances.
Knowledge of the geography of County unincorporated areas.
Ability to understand and follow laws, ordinances, and procedures relating to filing of complaints with the State Attorney.
Ability to learn legal and technical terms and procedures related to the position.
Ability to disseminate information to the general public regarding ordinances.
Ability to deal effectively with the public in adverse situations, exercising a high degree of tact, persuasion, and diplomacy.
Ability to work alone in the field and use good judgement in seeking compliance.
Ability to maintain records.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to located property using legal descriptions.
Ability to use a computer to create documents, reports, prepares cases and input data.
Ability to use a cellphone digital camera, laptop, and related electronic equipment.
Physical Demands: Medium work. Ability to communicate, see; ability to traverse uneven, broken terrain; ability to lift, pull, push 20-50 pounds. Ability to smell, grasp, handle, feel. May be required to perform duties in early morning light or at night. Visual acuity (depth perception and peripheral vision) necessary to operate a motorized vehicle.
Environmental Demands: Inside/Outside work. Exposure to inclement weather (rain, humidity, heat, cold), odors, dust, uneven/undeveloped/wet terrain.
Mental Demands: Ability to read and comprehend technical manuals and procedures; legal ordinances and statutes; safety instructions, memos, letters, evaluations, reports. Ability to write simple reports, evaluations, summaries. Ability to speak clearly and concisely, relaying information, details and procedures to layman. Ability to perform basic mathematical functions. Ability to use computers.
Volusia County is a drug free workplace, and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. Veterans' preference in accordance with federal, state, local laws.
Salary : $18
