Code Compliance Officer- Community Services

City of Fort Lauderdale•Fort Lauderdale FL 33311, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Community Services Department's Community Enhancement and Compliance Division is seeking a Code Compliance Officer. The role conducts inspection and enforcement work to secure compliance with laws, regulations, and ordinances governing land use, minimum housing, property maintenance, abandoned and uninhabitable properties, signs, seawalls, storm water, zoning, landscaping, and related environmental issues. Employees may receive advice or assistance from a Senior Code Compliance Officer or supervisor for unusual or difficult inspections, but most field work is performed independently and requires knowledge of applicable regulations. This classification is represented by Teamsters Local Union 769 and is subject to the applicable collective bargaining agreement with the City of Fort Lauderdale. The position follows a 4-day/10-hour schedule, although schedule flexibility and work at night, on weekends, or on holidays may be required as necessary. Employees may also be required to work immediately before, during, and/or after an emergency and must be available for shifts assigned by department heads.

Requirements

Graduation from a standard high school or vocational school, or a G.E.D. certificate from a recognized issuing agency.
At least two years of paid work experience dealing with the public in code enforcement, planning, building inspection, construction, security, or a closely related field; alternatively, possession of one of the specified F.A.C.E. certifications.
Possess or be able to obtain a valid State of Florida driver's license within 30 days of hire.
Obtain the F.A.C.E. Fundamentals of Code Enforcement certification within one year of hire and maintain it during employment in this classification.
Ability to accurately type 35 words per minute.
Be available and able to work assigned shifts and, as a public servant, work immediately before, during, and/or after an emergency.
Meet the physical demands of the position, including lifting and moving objects and performing the listed mobility and posture activities.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in Code Compliance.
Possession of one of the following F.A.C.E. certifications: Fundamentals of Code Enforcement, Administrative Aspects of Code Enforcement, or Legal Issues in Code Enforcement.

Responsibilities

Conduct reactive complaint-based and proactive self-initiated field and waterway inspections of residential, commercial, industrial, and vacant parcels.
Enforce and review state, municipal, zoning, waterways, business tax, and building laws and regulations.
Prepare, organize, and maintain case files; present cases and testify at quasi-judicial hearings.
Research policies, laws, regulations, business tax receipts, engineering, environmental, landscaping, permit, building, and zoning requirements.
Research ownership of residential, commercial, industrial, and vacant properties within the City.
Provide code compliance information to address client issues and educate concerned parties.
Attend homeowner and civic association meetings.
Post and mail hearing and violation notices.
Compile and prepare written investigation reports, maintain inspection results, and prepare correspondence and violation notices using a computerized case management environment.
Identify potentially unsafe structures and initiate appropriate follow-up action.
Perform related work as required.