Code Enforcement Clerk - Internal Only

Highlands County Board of County Commissioners•Sebring, FL

3d•$40,218 - $64,349•Hybrid

About The Position

A highly skilled clerical and technical position responsible for providing administrative support to Code Enforcement Officials.

Requirements

Knowledge of Highlands County zoning codes and ordinances.
Knowledge of Business English, spelling and punctuation.
Knowledge of office practices and procedures.
Knowledge of standard complaint investigation methods, techniques and procedures.
Knowledge of the geographical area of Highlands County.
Knowledge of procedures for conducting official meetings of boards and other public bodies.
Knowledge of techniques and methods for enforcement of County codes, ordinances or other regulations.
Skill in the use of office machines including computers, facsimiles, copiers, calculators, etc.
Skill in computer operations pertaining to administrative office work, word processing, and spread sheeting.
Skill in recording and transcribing information at a normal rate of speed.
Skill in effective public relations and customer service.
Skill in oral and written communication
Ability to deal with the general public, contractors, builders, developers, etc. on a daily basis.
Ability to make decisions in accordance with departmental rules, regulations and policy.
Ability to prepare complex documents and compose letters and memorandum.
Ability to establish and effective working relationships with co-workers, managers, supervisors, directors, elected officials, vendors and the general public.
Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalence diploma.
Must have ability to produce and maintain spread sheets.
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License.

Nice To Haves

Preferably three (3) years experience with planning, zoning, or code enforcement related work.

Responsibilities

Receives, reviews, verifies, and routes zoning code complaints from the general public in various formats including verbal, in-person, via telephone, fax, email or regular correspondence.
Coordinates response action with Enforcement Officials.
Maintains code enforcement automated data base.
Produces automated reports for department use.
Prepares computerized audio visual graphics presentations.
Performs limited complaint investigation when directed.
Coordinates Special Magistrate (S.M.) and Nuisance Abatement Board (NAB) meeting schedules, posting of public notices, preparation of agendas, production and distribution of minutes and performs such other clerical duties required for support of this Board.
Maintains files, records, and reports required by the S.M. and the NAB.
Attends S.M. and NAB meetings and prepares records, reports or recommendations for submission to the Board of County Commissioners.
Assists customers at the service counter, via telephone, e-mail and regular correspondence regarding code enforcement and zoning issues.
Advises the general public, contractors, land developers, etc. as requested in code enforcement and zoning matters.
Answers questions and provides information pertaining to the enforcement of applicable codes and ordinances, including the zoning code.
Prepares requisitions, purchase orders, and purchasing card documentation regarding title searches, bids, survey, legal advertisements and other materials and services required by the department.
Follows consistently the Boards policies and procedures.
Maintains a professional and safe unit and work area adhering to established safety policies and the image desired for the organization.
Responds productively to change and performs all other tasks as directed.