What are the responsibilities and job description for the Code Compliance Officer position at Town of Jupiter?
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Interprets and enforces the provisions of Town codes, building codes, state environmental laws, and other applicable federal, state, and local codes, laws, rules, regulations, specifications, standards, policies and procedures; researches code-related issues in code books as needed; initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations.
Patrols designated areas of the Town and inspects various sites for potential code violations; responds to complaints of potential code violations. Reports potential illegal or suspicious activities to the police department.
Conducts inspections of sites with potential violations; measures signage size, setback distance from roadway, window coverage, and height of hedges in sight triangle; measures sound levels using dosimeter; measures light/brightness spillage onto surrounding property; makes photographic or video records of inspection sites; conducts minimum housing inspections of residential buildings or housing units; interviews witnesses and gathers information; performs follow-up site inspections as needed.
Conducts research associated with code enforcement activities as needed; researches complaint calls to determine potential violations; researches Town codes, building codes, sign codes, plat books, developer’s agreements, landscape plans, corporation registered agent records, Internet resources, or other resources; requests vehicle owner information from Police Department. Works in conjunction with and provides enforcement support for various town-wide departments.
Identifies code violations, life/safety/health violations, housing codes, deficiencies, hazardous conditions, improper uses, or other areas of non-compliance and initiates corrective action as appropriate; posts notices on buildings/properties as needed; places red tags, stop work orders, or no permit notices on property; orders towing of inoperable or abandoned vehicles; issues courtesy notices to alert resident/merchant of the violation and allow opportunity to make correction; issues violation notices for failure to make corrections within timeframe specified by courtesy notices; issues hearing notices to summon violators before the Special Magistrate for failure to respond to courtesy notices and violation notices; issues citations as appropriate; identifies accuracy of ownership to ensure proper service of violation notices. Conducts inspections of preserve and other outdoor areas.
Prepares cases for Special Magistrate meetings; presents cases to the Special Magistrate; attends Special Magistrate workshops; consults with Town Attorney regarding cases as needed; meets with complainants’ attorneys as necessary.
Maintains records of inspection/enforcement activities; maintains computer files of each case, including new case data, updates, history of written/verbal communications with parties involved, and case notes; closes cases in computer as appropriate.
Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, logs, daily shift summary reports, monthly activity reports, case files, property ownership data, red tags, stop work orders, no permit notices, courtesy notices, violation notices, hearing notices, citations, homeowner association directories, worksheets, calculates hearing costs, photo sheets, or other documents.
Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, daily shift summaries, landscaping plans, developer’s agreements, agendas, zoning maps, map books, code books, Town code updates, general orders, general order updates, ordinances, statutes, minimum housing standards, standard building codes, manuals, publications, directories, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.
Operates a computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data; verifies accuracy of entered data and makes corrections; utilizes word processing, database, e-mail, Internet, or other computer programs.
Operates and maintains a variety of equipment and tools associated with work activities, which may include a motor vehicle, sound level meter, light meter, camera, digital recorder, measuring devices, binoculars Harris mobile and handheld radios, telephone, I-phone/I-Pad, fire extinguisher, pepper spray, hand tools, ladder, calculator, and general office equipment.
Follows safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals. Utilize various tools and machinery to remove and deconstruct various prohibited items and signage within Town limits.
Provides information and technical assistance concerning code requirements, code interpretation, code compliance, and related issues; discusses problem areas with property owners and residents; recommends solutions to problems as appropriate; responds to questions or complaints concerning codes or code violations.
Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, Town officials, Special Magistrate, other municipalities, Department of Motor Vehicles, state officials, residents, property owners, property managers, businesses, contractors, law enforcement personnel, court officials, attorneys, homeowners’ associations, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
Attends various neighborhood and community meetings and events, and makes presentations as needed.
Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable codes, regulations, and standards; reviews new codes and changes to existing codes; researches future ordinances; reads professional literature; maintains professional affiliations; attends workshops and training sessions as appropriate.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
Performs general/clerical tasks, which may include answering telephone calls, typing documents, making copies, sending/receiving faxes, filing documentation, or processing incoming/outgoing mail.
Participation in bicycle patrol program, upon successful completion of PD instructed bicycle safety course and supervisor approval.
Provides assistance to other employees or departments as needed.
Performs other related duties as required.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- One (1) year previous experience and/or training in the field of code enforcement or previous work experience involving public contact and public speaking skills, conducting site inspections, researching code violations, issuing notices or citations, and maintaining case records preferred.
- Fundamentals of Code Enforcement Certification at hire, or required to be obtained within 12 months of hire; Officer Safety and Field Applications Certification required to be obtained within 18 months of hire date.
- Must obtain a minimum of sixteen (16) continuing education united every two (2) years and maintain Florida Association of Code Enforcement membership.
- Must possess and maintain a valid State of Florida driver’s license. For application purposes, a valid driver’s license from any state (equivalent to a State of Florida Class E) may be utilized with the ability to obtain the State of Florida driver’s license within thirty (30) days from date of employment.
Data Utilization: Requires the ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and/or analyze data. Includes exercising discretion in determining data classification, and in referencing such analysis to established standards for the purpose of recognizing actual or probable interactive effects and relationships.
Human Interaction: Requires the ability to apply principles of persuasion and/or influence over others in coordinating activities of a project, program, or designated area of responsibility. Communicates with speakers of other languages to educate regarding the code requirements and compliance process.
Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of computers, sound equipment, photo equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.
Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, and/or advisory data and information.
Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; ability to calculate decimals and percentages; may include ability to perform mathematical operations with fractions; may include ability to compute discount, interest, profit and loss, ratio and proportion; may include ability to calculate surface areas, volumes, weights, and measures.
Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of rational systems; to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form; Requires functional reasoning, deductive reasoning and critical thinking skills; and to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives.
Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory, judgmental, or subjective criteria, as opposed to that which is clearly measurable or verifiable.
ADA COMPLIANCE
Physical Ability: Tasks require the ability to exert very moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds).
Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discern colors or shades of colors, sounds, depth, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
Environmental Factors: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, mold, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, electric currents, traffic hazards, bright/dim light, toxic agents, violence, disease, pathogenic substances, or animal attacks.
The Town of Jupiter, Florida, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Town will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Salary : $52,899
