What are the responsibilities and job description for the Code Compliance Officer II position at Homestead, City of (FL)?
JOB
General Function: Responsible work involved in the enforcement of applicable city codes, regulations, and ordinances as they relate to the health, housing, and safety of the public.A Code Compliance Officer II is tasked with annual inspections for all business tax receipt locations within the City of Homestead, acts as a liaison with the Development Services Department, and acts as a liaison with other departments for city-wide task forces or other city-wide initiatives.A Code Compliance Officer II works primarily in the field, focusing on identifying potential violations of city code and initiating actions to ensure compliance. This role involves regular interaction with the public, answering questions regarding code requirements, and responding to citizen complaints in this area.In addition to field duties, the Code Compliance Officer II is responsible for providing comprehensive training for Code Compliance Officer I, ensuring they are well-equipped to perform their duties effectively. This includes assisting in developing training materials with the Compliance and Enforcement Manager, conducting training sessions, and mentoring new staff as they transition into their roles.Work is performed with considerable independence; however, there is the possibility of coordinating activities with other departmental personnel and/or consulting with the department head on more difficult cases.Reports To: Compliance & Enforcement ManagerSupervisory Responsibilities: None
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Receive complaints from the public regarding possible violations of the city code; investigates complaints and initiates follow-up activities.Conducts annual inspections for all business tax receipts within the City of Homestead to ensure businesses are acting within the scope of their permitted uses.Acts as liaison with the Development Services Department and conducts inspections for building and zoning related issues when necessary.Acts as liaison and possible team leader with other departments regarding specialty tasks and task forces created by the City Manager or other departments.Coordinates inspections and dispositions of cases with various departments.Assist the Code Compliance Manager in overseeing work assignments and ensuring timely report submissions.Review training programs with the Code Compliance Manager and provide updated suggestions for improvement.Develop training materials, conduct training sessions, and mentor new staff as they transition into their roles.Performs investigations for possible violations; photograph evidence, contact responsible persons and perform follow-up investigations to ensure remedial actions has been taken.Represent the city in court regarding violations of the city code and prepare material and testimony in conjunction with court appearances.Polices the city for overgrown lots, debris, abandoned vehicles, and other related violations; notifies appropriate personnel. Maintains daily record of activities and prepares reports according to established reporting procedures.Enforces compliance of occupational and business licenses within the city through field investigations, notifies violators, and performs related work as required.Inspects for minimum housing violations as outlined in local and federal specifications.Performs inspections of housing premises, facilities, and equipment in accordance with procedures prescribed by the Minimum Housing Code to determine whether the provisions of the code are being complied with, and make recommendations for methods by which minimum housing standards may be more effectively maintained.Issues notice and violations/citations of city codes relating to nuisance, zoning, junk and debris, housing deficiencies, and abandoned/inoperative vehicles.Safeguards all equipment assigned.Performs work-related functions within established city safety rules and regulations.Performs other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor.All of the above information is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. This description is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.Type of Appointment/Work hours: Full-time/Regular in-person position.Standard workweek, which is forty (40) hours of work per week consisting of five (5) days of eight (8) hours per day or four (4) days of ten (10) hours per day. The work day may be varied for the efficient delivery of public service.Will be required to work other than the standard workweek on occasion, including evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.Will be required to work occasional overtime or shift assignments, if applicable.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Core Competencies: Judgment - Sound decisions based on fact; uses logic to solve problems.Quality of Work - Performs work thoroughly, accurately, and professionally.Reliability - Timely and consistently completes assigned work; consistently reports to work and is punctual.Safety - Committed to ensuring a safe environment and complies with applicable safety standards.Technical Capability - Applies knowledge to identify issues and works to develop skills; demonstrates knowledge of techniques, skills, and equipment.Work Authorization/Security Clearance: The employee must successfully pass a background screening process and comply with the City’s Drug-Free Workplace policy.The City will also verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired so the proper completion of Form I-9 is required, which includes the employee providing documents evidencing identity and employment authorization.Equal Opportunity Statement: The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Qualifying individuals with disabilities may be provided reasonable accommodations to enable them to perform the essential functions.Veteran’s Preference Policy: In accordance with Florida Statute 295.07, F.S., Chapter 55A-7, the City of Homestead complies with Florida law by providing Veterans' Preference in hiring. Qualified applicants, including veterans, spouses, widows/widowers, parents of service members, and current reserve or National Guard members, may receive hiring priority if they meet minimum qualifications and can perform the duties required. Veterans’ Preference includes additional points on exams, prioritized placement on employment lists, and education waivers for certain qualified individuals. This preference ensures eligible candidates are considered fairly at all stages of the hiring process. For questions, contact the Human Resources Department.
General Function: Responsible work involved in the enforcement of applicable city codes, regulations, and ordinances as they relate to the health, housing, and safety of the public.A Code Compliance Officer II is tasked with annual inspections for all business tax receipt locations within the City of Homestead, acts as a liaison with the Development Services Department, and acts as a liaison with other departments for city-wide task forces or other city-wide initiatives.A Code Compliance Officer II works primarily in the field, focusing on identifying potential violations of city code and initiating actions to ensure compliance. This role involves regular interaction with the public, answering questions regarding code requirements, and responding to citizen complaints in this area.In addition to field duties, the Code Compliance Officer II is responsible for providing comprehensive training for Code Compliance Officer I, ensuring they are well-equipped to perform their duties effectively. This includes assisting in developing training materials with the Compliance and Enforcement Manager, conducting training sessions, and mentoring new staff as they transition into their roles.Work is performed with considerable independence; however, there is the possibility of coordinating activities with other departmental personnel and/or consulting with the department head on more difficult cases.Reports To: Compliance & Enforcement ManagerSupervisory Responsibilities: None
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Receive complaints from the public regarding possible violations of the city code; investigates complaints and initiates follow-up activities.Conducts annual inspections for all business tax receipts within the City of Homestead to ensure businesses are acting within the scope of their permitted uses.Acts as liaison with the Development Services Department and conducts inspections for building and zoning related issues when necessary.Acts as liaison and possible team leader with other departments regarding specialty tasks and task forces created by the City Manager or other departments.Coordinates inspections and dispositions of cases with various departments.Assist the Code Compliance Manager in overseeing work assignments and ensuring timely report submissions.Review training programs with the Code Compliance Manager and provide updated suggestions for improvement.Develop training materials, conduct training sessions, and mentor new staff as they transition into their roles.Performs investigations for possible violations; photograph evidence, contact responsible persons and perform follow-up investigations to ensure remedial actions has been taken.Represent the city in court regarding violations of the city code and prepare material and testimony in conjunction with court appearances.Polices the city for overgrown lots, debris, abandoned vehicles, and other related violations; notifies appropriate personnel. Maintains daily record of activities and prepares reports according to established reporting procedures.Enforces compliance of occupational and business licenses within the city through field investigations, notifies violators, and performs related work as required.Inspects for minimum housing violations as outlined in local and federal specifications.Performs inspections of housing premises, facilities, and equipment in accordance with procedures prescribed by the Minimum Housing Code to determine whether the provisions of the code are being complied with, and make recommendations for methods by which minimum housing standards may be more effectively maintained.Issues notice and violations/citations of city codes relating to nuisance, zoning, junk and debris, housing deficiencies, and abandoned/inoperative vehicles.Safeguards all equipment assigned.Performs work-related functions within established city safety rules and regulations.Performs other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor.All of the above information is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. This description is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.Type of Appointment/Work hours: Full-time/Regular in-person position.Standard workweek, which is forty (40) hours of work per week consisting of five (5) days of eight (8) hours per day or four (4) days of ten (10) hours per day. The work day may be varied for the efficient delivery of public service.Will be required to work other than the standard workweek on occasion, including evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.Will be required to work occasional overtime or shift assignments, if applicable.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Core Competencies: Judgment - Sound decisions based on fact; uses logic to solve problems.Quality of Work - Performs work thoroughly, accurately, and professionally.Reliability - Timely and consistently completes assigned work; consistently reports to work and is punctual.Safety - Committed to ensuring a safe environment and complies with applicable safety standards.Technical Capability - Applies knowledge to identify issues and works to develop skills; demonstrates knowledge of techniques, skills, and equipment.Work Authorization/Security Clearance: The employee must successfully pass a background screening process and comply with the City’s Drug-Free Workplace policy.The City will also verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired so the proper completion of Form I-9 is required, which includes the employee providing documents evidencing identity and employment authorization.Equal Opportunity Statement: The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Qualifying individuals with disabilities may be provided reasonable accommodations to enable them to perform the essential functions.Veteran’s Preference Policy: In accordance with Florida Statute 295.07, F.S., Chapter 55A-7, the City of Homestead complies with Florida law by providing Veterans' Preference in hiring. Qualified applicants, including veterans, spouses, widows/widowers, parents of service members, and current reserve or National Guard members, may receive hiring priority if they meet minimum qualifications and can perform the duties required. Veterans’ Preference includes additional points on exams, prioritized placement on employment lists, and education waivers for certain qualified individuals. This preference ensures eligible candidates are considered fairly at all stages of the hiring process. For questions, contact the Human Resources Department.
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