Code Compliance Officer (Part-Time)

City of Hollywood, Florida • Hollywood, FL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This is responsible, technical work involving the enforcement of municipal property standards, zoning, sign, sanitation, license and associated ordinances and regulations. Employees in this class perform field and office work conducting investigations, administering municipal sanitary codes, and enforcing local zoning regulations. Responsibilities include the inspection of existing industrial, commercial, multi-family, single-family housing and adjoining property to determine and record compliance with local ordinances and assisting with the prosecution of violators. Work is performed in strict conformance with laws, regulations and departmental policy. Supervision is received from a professional enforcement official who reviews work through study of prepared cases and through conference, and who, when necessary, provides assistance in meeting desired case objectives.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent, plus one (1) year specific code enforcement field experience in ensuring compliance of Municipal, County, State or Federal laws and ordinances regarding housing, criminal justice, occupational licensure, sanitation, health, zoning or engineering laws.
• Experience must include investigative skills, extensive report writing abilities, and field enforcement experience including court or administrative board case presentation.
• Valid Driver’s License: With proof of automobile insurance
• Background Check: Must have an acceptable background record
• Driving Abstract: Must have an acceptable driving record
• Knowledge of municipal zoning, occupational license, sign, sanitary and associated ordinances.
• Knowledge of the geography of the City.
• Skill in the operation of an automobile.
• Knowledge of the use of computer.
• Ability to detect changes or alterations made to existing structures.
• Ability to observe and detect unsafe and hazardous conditions in the field as well as observe and recognize other code violations which may affect the health, welfare, and safety of the community; and initiate solutions to a variety of neighborhood problems.
• Ability to conduct thorough inspections and to prepare and maintain detailed records for use in legal or administrative proceedings.
• Ability to enforce non-moving traffic violations which may include issuing citations to commercial and recreational vehicles and to abandoned vehicles.
• Ability to read and understand plans and blueprints in regard to discovering changes to existing structures.
• Ability to confer with the general public to explain, interpret and enforce regulations in a tactful, firm and impartial manner.
• Ability to operate and monitor a decibel meter for the purpose of enforcing the City's noise ordinances.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and supervisors.
• Ability to effectively communicate in writing and orally, including the ability to write legally enforceable citations, Notices of Violation, Notices to Appear, and to write Courtesy Notices in a clear and comprehensive manner.
• Ability to deal with angry people in a professional manner.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, supervisors, managers and the public.

Nice To Haves

• HIGHLY PREFERRED EXPERIENCE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: Conducting investigations and/or working with Florida Building Codes
• Licensed Home Inspector
• Associate’s Degree, plus three (3) years specific code enforcement field experience in ensuring compliance of Municipal, County, State or Federal laws and ordinances regarding housing, criminal justice, occupational licensure, sanitation, health, zoning or engineering laws.
• Florida Association of Code Enforcement - Fundamentals of Code Enforcement (Level I) Certification preferred.
• Parking Enforcement Certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Conduct industrial, commercial, multi-family and single family housing and property standard inspections to ensure compliance with City codes.
• Assists the City Attorney or other designated authority in the preparation of data for prosecution of violations; attends court, special master or administrative board hearings to present testimony.
• Conducts surveys for needed property improvements in both public and private property.
• Participates in the investigation and disposition of sanitary code violation complaints, prepares recommendations for changes in sanitary standards.
• Investigates complaints of violations of zoning regulations, property standards and other related municipal ordinances; interviews property owners, tenants and complainants to determine nature of the violation; prepares report on findings; issues citations for violations.
• Prepares written reports and recommendations relative to various ordinances and their impact on the community.
• Must effectively and positively represent the City in delivering and performing work with colleagues and clients, irrespective of gender, race, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or belief, or sexual orientation.
• Must establish and maintain effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, supervisors and managers.
• Performs related work as required for this position description only.

Benefits

• Low cost health insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Plans
• 4-Day Work Week
• Award Winning Wellness Program
• Generous Paid Time Off Program inclusive of 13 Paid Holidays, Vacation Leave, Personal Leave, and Sick Leave
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program (for employees with 10 years of public service and on-time payments)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED