Code Compliance Officer I

City of Palm Bay•Palm Bay, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs skilled inspection work in securing compliance with established codes and City's ordinances. Employee is responsible for the interpretation, application and enforcement of rules and regulations relating to City Ordinances; refers complaints and violations to the proper department. Work involves responding to complaints from property owners and/or referrals; investigating and researching complaints; follow-up on previously cited properties; preparing evidence for upcoming cases. Reports to the Code Compliance Manager.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or equivalent
A minimum of three (3) years of verifiable experience in one of the following areas: customer service, building trades, code compliance/enforcement, or law enforcement.
Must possess a valid Florida Driver’s License
Must maintain an acceptable driving record.
Must obtain a Florida Association of Code Enforcement (F.A.C.E.) Fundamentals of Code Enforcement Certification within 12 months from date of hire.

Nice To Haves

Experience in governmental customer service.

Responsibilities

Investigates and responds to complaints from property owners and/or other referrals concerning complaints of City code violations.
Interviews complainants and property owners to determine if complaint is valid.
Interviews property owner and occupants to notify of violation(s), and to encourage compliance and/or correction of violation(s).
Interacts with complainant to encourage complainant to testify before Code Compliance Board.
Performs routine inspections of new and existing properties for conformance with safety standards, zoning codes and ordinances.
Receives and answers inquiries concerning City code and zoning questions.
Receives and pursues complaints alleging code or zoning violations, performs inspections as necessary.
Interacts with supervisors and other City departments concerning questionable cases of code violations, and to aid in questions in areas of specialty.
Maintains all necessary reports and records pertaining to inspections and code compliance work.
Performs general typing and keyboarding.
Prepares work notices for violations.
Prepares referral forms for other agencies concerning possible violations.
Takes pictures, and gathers any necessary evidence for code violation case hearings.
Researches legal descriptions, property ownership, and ordinances.
Testifies before Code Compliance Special Magistrate as necessary.
Performs other related work as required.