Code Officer

Alachua County•Gainesville, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This is independent, specialized technical work in the field, involving the interpretation and enforcement of the Alachua County codes ordinances. An employee assigned to this classification may be directed to support the enforcement of ordinances generally associated with other divisions or departments and is responsible for conducting various compliance reviews and inspections, reporting violations, and issuing citations. Work is performed under the direction of a higher-level supervisor and is reviewed through conferences, reports, and observation of results obtained.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or equivalent and three years codes enforcement or related experience; or any equivalent combination of related training and experience.
Level 1 certification by the Florida Association of Code Enforcement (FACE) must be obtained within 12 months of employment in this classification.
A Valid Florida Driver License is required and a Motor Vehicle Record that meets the requirements of Alachua County policy #6-7; Motor Vehicle Records will be reviewed prior to employment.
If, in the past 24-month period, the applicants Motor Vehicle Record has more than three (3) moving traffic infractions or three (3) or more at fault motor vehicle accidents (or combination of both and /or a conviction/pending charge for driving under the influence) or is in violation of any standard mandated by Federal or State Law or Regulation, the minimum qualifications are not met for the position.
Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen & physical examination and successful completion of all applicable background checks pre-hire and ongoing are required.
Thorough knowledge of County ordinances, policies and procedures.
Thorough knowledge of procedures of code enforcement inspection.
Knowledge of regulations pertaining to solid waste, recycling, yard trash collection, and illegal dumping for residential and commercial properties.
Considerable knowledge of County-wide geographic area.
Ability to utilize code enforcement software to prepare notices of violations.
Ability to prepare and to present code enforcement cases to the Special Magistrate or County Court.
Ability to read and comprehend maps, plats, and aerial photographs.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to deal courteously and tactfully with the general public both in person and over the phone.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and the general public.

Nice To Haves

Applicants within six months of meeting the minimum education/experience requirement may be considered for trainee status.

Responsibilities

Investigates citizen complaints and/or requests related to standard housing, zoning, land development, refuse, recycling, yard trash and illegal dumping.
Prepares notices of violation to be sent to violators after inspection; communicates with alleged violators regarding complaints, the process he/she will be involved in and the resolution to the violation.
May issue citations for enforcement and violations through both administrative and court actions.
Initiates follow-up actions and contact with violator to ensure compliance with code.
Notifies supervisor when it appears that no compliance progress is attempted.
Prepares and maintains detailed files of ongoing cases.
Prepares and presents information to the Special Magistrate regarding alleged violations; provides date of incident, photographs, and written statements from witnesses, etc.
Prepares monthly summary report of actions including notice of violations, affidavits from inspections, results of compliance or noncompliance and hearing requests for Special Magistrate.
Remains current on adoption of new State statutes and County code, ordinances, and regulations.
Reports statistics on inspection activity.
Coordinates inspections of illegal dumping activity.
Responds to inquiries from citizens to discuss code complaints and interpretation of ordinances and regulations.
Inspects sites for other county offices to determine the status of a parcel, whether it contains dwellings and/or the presence/size of solid waste containers.
Drives a County and/or personal vehicle to perform required duties.
Performs the duties listed, as well as those assigned, with professionalism and a sense of urgency.