Code Enforcement Officer

Port Orange, City of•Port Orange, FL

About The Position

This enforcement position investigates complaints, conducts inspections, and initiates enforcement actions to achieve compliance with the City of Port Orange Code of Ordinances and other City-adopted standards, including the International Property Maintenance Code, Florida Building Code, and Florida Fire Prevention Code. The role includes daily inspections, which may take place on weekends or outside regular City business hours as needed, and may include commercial and residential inspections, complaint responses, proactive sweeps, and community patrol. The officer interprets and applies applicable codes, investigates and manages citizen complaints, documents case activity, communicates with relevant individuals, and prepares correspondence and reports. The position seeks voluntary compliance or pursues formal enforcement, including cases before the Code Board, Special Magistrate, County Court, or Circuit Court. It also involves administrative duties, emergency preparation and response, and participation in the City’s Emergency Management Team. During emergency management operations, the officer is expected to perform assigned duties and shifts; failure to do so may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Three years of full-time professional or technical experience in an enforcement-related capacity, such as code, housing, zoning, fire, or building inspection; police work; or another role involving investigation, inspection, or compliance with codes, ordinances, or regulations.
Two years of documented full-time post-high-school education in a related field may substitute for an equivalent amount of required experience.
Valid Florida driver’s license.
Florida Association of Code Enforcement Fundamentals of Code Enforcement certification, or ability to obtain it within six months of hire; an equivalent certification may be accepted.
Ability to read, comprehend, interpret, and administer complex technical and legal documents, including regulatory codes, policies, property surveys, subdivision and site plans, and landscape plans.
Ability to read reports and business correspondence and communicate code requirements effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts, including discounts, interest, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume; ability to apply basic geometry and algebra.
Ability to analyze problems and resolve issues when guidelines are limited or unclear.
Ability to interpret instructions in written, oral, diagram, schedule, or graphic form.
Ability to work in a computer-based environment using electronic records systems, standard office software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, and case management software.
Proficiency in word processing, computers, electronic equipment, and software applications relevant to the position; ability to learn and apply new software programs in a timely manner.
Ability to prepare and present public presentations in court and enforcement settings.
Ability to work effectively with the public, using customer service, problem-solving, dispute-resolution, and education skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with other staff members in a team environment.
Highly developed reading, writing, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to interpret complex technical, governmental, and legal documents.

Responsibilities

Interpret and enforce City, State, and Federal codes and related documents, including applicable property maintenance, building, and fire prevention codes.
Conduct inspections daily, including weekends and outside regular City business hours as needed; inspection types may include commercial, residential, complaint response, property maintenance program inspections, proactive sweeps, and community patrol.
Interpret and apply relevant codes using unbiased professional judgment and consultation with department staff to determine whether violations are present.
Research residential and commercial property ownership using available resources.
Prepare documents and correspondence in accordance with Florida Statutes to seek voluntary compliance or pursue formal enforcement.
Maintain case files and case management software by recording and updating inspections, follow-up dates, letters, meetings, and communications.
Notify and update relevant individuals about case actions.
Complete administrative duties such as typing, electronic data entry, filing, copying, and disseminating information.
Follow state and local procedures in cases before the Code Board, Special Magistrate, County Court, or Circuit Court, ensuring due process and compliance with Florida Statute Chapter 162.
Prepare written correspondence and reports describing the status of assigned programs and areas.
Investigate and manage citizen complaints through inspections, case-file maintenance, and follow-up actions toward compliance.
Perform emergency preparation, response, and recovery functions as assigned.
Perform duties assigned during emergency management operations and work shifts scheduled by emergency management personnel or their designees.
Perform related work and other duties as assigned.