Code Compliance Officer ($3,000 RECRUITMENT INCENTIVE BONUS)

City of Sunrise, FL • Sunrise, FL

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About The Position

The City of Sunrise is more than a workplace - it's a community built on our Three Pillars: Customer Service, Collaboration, and Transparency. We're committed to creating an environment where innovation thrives, teamwork is celebrated, and every employee has the opportunity to grow and make a lasting impact. As a full-service municipality and one of South Florida's premier cities, Sunrise offers competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, professional development opportunities, and a strong culture of recognition. Whether you're helping residents, shaping policy, or improving city operations, you'll be part of a team that's passionate about service excellence and community pride. We take pride in being home to the back-to-back NHL Stanley Cup Champion Florida Panthers, a vibrant arts and entertainment district, and a diverse community that truly embodies what it means to Live, Work, and Play in Sunrise. Looking ahead, the City is exploring an Alternative Work Schedule designed to further support employee work-life balance - providing eligible staff with two three-day weekends per month through an every-other-Friday-off model. This initiative is expected to roll out in the early part of 2026, reflecting our continued focus on flexibility and employee well-being.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of GED diploma.
• Reasonable experience in Code Compliance and/or investigative experience or closely related experience required.
• Considerable experience in the daily use of a computerized system required.
• Must possess previous customer service experience preferably performed in a public service environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word is required; Basic knowledge of Excel preferred.
• Florida Association of Code Enforcement Level I certification.
• Must possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Eligible candidates are required to pass a proficiency assessment in Word.

Responsibilities

• Initiates and performs proactive field investigations for non-compliance with or in violation of City codes and ordinances.
• Performs verification and determination of the nature of the violation; prepares and serves notices to remove existing violations.
• Writes Notices of Violation in cases of failure to remove a violation.
• Performs field inspections for compliance with provisions of Florida Statute Chapter 205, Local Business Taxes.
• Conducts detailed inspections for compliance with the City's Property Maintenance and Minimum Housing Ordinances.
• Provides superior customer service and correspondence with citizens who are in violation of city codes.
• Explains actions required to comply with ordinances and provides remedial action alternatives.
• Demonstrates a polite, helpful and courteous manner when engaged in any activity involving the public.
• Responds to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provides information within the area of assignment.
• Resolves complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
• Educates residents and business owners in code purposes and compliance procedures.
• Attends city events and various civic association meetings to educate and inform residents and business owners about code requirements.
• Reviews various records and documentation relating to code enforcement duties.
• Presents case documentation and information, and testifies at the Code Enforcement Special Magistrate hearings.
• Interacts and consults with a variety of individuals and groups in the performance of job responsibilities.
• Performs related work as required and assigned.

Benefits

• City pays for 100% of the cost for single coverage for full-time employees and 66.66% of cost for Dependent/Family Coverage.
• Life Insurance: $30,000.
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D): $10,000.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Cigna Behavioral.
• Retirement plan with employee contribution of 8% and various benefits based on years of service.
• Paid holidays including New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, and more.
• Annual leave accrued based on continuous, full-time service with the City.
• Sick leave with unlimited accrual and payment upon separation.
• Tuition reimbursement after one year of full-time employment.
• Credit Union membership available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED