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Code Compliance Officer- Community Services

City of Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale, FL

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$27.03–$41.91 Per Hour
SKILLS
Building Permits, Building Regulations, Case Management, Community and Social Services, Construction, Construction Inspection, Driver's License, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Issues, File Maintenance, Home Inspections, Land Use, Landscaping, Law Enforcement, Legal, Physical Demands, Prepare Correspondence, Property Maintenance, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Reporting Skills, Resolve Customer Issues, Software Administration, Student Loans, Tax Regulations, Technical Support, Workplace Issues, Zoning
LOCATION
Fort Lauderdale, FL
POSTED
3 days ago
Position Title: Code Compliance Officer- Community Services

Department: Community Services

Job Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $27.03 - $41.91 Hourly

Job Number: TM019-52

Location Development Services Department - 700 NW 19th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale FL 33311, FL

Description:
POSITION SUMMARY

The Development Services Department's Community Enhancement and Compliance Division is seeking a Code Compliance Officer (4-Day/10-Hour Schedule)

The Code Compliance Officer conducts inspection and enforcement work in securing 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 concerning unusual or difficult inspections; however, most field work is done independently and requires knowledge of applicable regulations.

This job classification is included within the bargaining unit represented by Teamsters Local Union 769 and therefore is subject to the terms and conditions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Fort Lauderdale and Teamsters Local Union 769.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
  • Conducts reactive (complaints) and proactive (self-initiated) field and waterway inspections of residential, commercial, industrial, and vacant parcels
  • Enforces and reviews state, municipal, zoning, waterways, business tax, building laws and regulations
  • Prepares, organizes and maintains case files to present cases and testifies at quasi-judicial hearings
  • Researches information regarding policies, laws, regulations, business tax receipts, engineering, environmental, landscaping, permits and building and zoning requirements
  • Researches ownership of various residential, commercial, industrial, and vacant properties within the City
  • Provides code compliance information to address client issues and educate concerned parties
  • Attends homeowner and civic association meetings
  • Posts and mails hearing and violation notices
  • Compiles and prepares written reports on investigations, maintains all inspection results, prepares correspondence and notices of violations in a computerized case management environment
  • Identifies structures that may be unsafe and initiates the appropriate follow-up action
  • May be required to flex their work schedule, work nights and weekends and holidays, as necessary to perform assigned responsibilities
  • Performs related work as required
JOB REQUIREMENTS, PREFERENCES & WORK ENVIRONMENT

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

  1. Graduated from a standard high school or vocational school or possess a G.E.D. certificate from a recognized issuing agency.
  2. Possess at least two (2) years of paid work experience dealing with the public in any of the following types of work:
    • Code Enforcement
    • Planning
    • Building Inspection
    • Construction
    • Security or
    • Candidates with experience in closely related fields may also be considered .OR
  3. Possess one (1) of the following F.A.C.E. ( Florida Association of Code Enforcement) Certification:
    • Fundamentals of Code Enforcement
    • Administrative Aspects of Code Enforcement
    • Legal Issues in Code Enforcement
  4. Possess or be able to obtain a valid State of Florida driver's license within 30 days of hire.
  5. Code Compliance officers need to possess/obtain their F.A.C.E. (Florida Association of Code Enforcement) Certification: Fundamentals of Code Enforcement, within (1) one year of hire date and maintain this certification during their employment with the City in this classification.
  6. Ability to accurately type 35 wpm.
  7. If claiming Veterans' Preference, you must attach a copy of the DD214 Member 4 form (or other supporting claim documents) to your on-line application.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  1. Previous experience in Code Compliance
As public servants, employees may be required to work immediately before, during, and/or after an emergency. All employees must be available and able to work assigned shifts as determined by their Department Heads.

PHYSICAL STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
The position involves medium physical demands, such as exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects. Ability to lift, carry, climb, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, walk, push, pull, grasp, stand and access heights or areas where limited space is available.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

HOW TO APPLY & SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Applicants who qualify will be subject to an extensive selection process and screening program, which may include, but not be limited to evaluation of training and experience; written test; interview; employment record, background check; medical examination; and drug screen. The expected duration of the selection process varies by position.

T he City of Fort Lauderdale is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, inclusive employer and a Drug Free Workplace. The City of Fort Lauderdale does not discriminate based on age, citizenship status, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. Veterans' preference per Florida law.

For technical support with your application, contact from 9 am to 9 pm EST, Monday to Friday, at or .



The City of Fort Lauderdale offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full-time employees including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance.

Click here for an overview of employment information including our benefits package.

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In addition to the competitive benefits package and salary, the City of Fort Lauderdale participates in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) which offers an investment option and a pension option and requires a 3% contribution from employees. All new City of Fort Lauderdale employees are automatically enrolled in FRS. Click here to view additional information on the Florida Retirement System.

01
Are you a current full-time, permanent City of Fort Lauderdale employee?
  • Full-time
  • Part-time or seasonal
  • Not a City Employee

02
Do you have any relatives working at the Community Services Department at the City of Fort Lauderdale?
  • Yes
  • No

03
Do you possess a standard high school or trade school diploma or possess an acceptable G.E.D. certificate from a recognized issuing agency?
  • Yes
  • No

04
How many years of paid work experience do you have with the public in any of the following types of work: code enforcement, planning, building inspection, construction, law enforcement, security or other closely related field?
  • No Experience
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 Year
  • 2 Years
  • 3 years
  • 4 years
  • 5 or more years

05
How many years of code enforcement experience do you have?
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 - 2 years
  • 3 - 4 years
  • 5 or more years

06
How many years of experience do you have documenting, preparing, or writing detailed reports?
  • No experience
  • Less than 2 years
  • 2-4 years
  • 5 or more years

07
How many years of experience do you have preparing property inspection reports and case histories, and organizing and preparing cases files and evidence for possible presentation before a Special Magistrate or Judge?
  • No experience
  • Less than 2 years
  • 2-4 years
  • 5 or more years

08
How many years of experience do you have presenting information to public groups, assemblies, and/or participating in judicial proceedings?
  • No experience
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1-4 years
  • 5 or more years

09
What Florida Association of Code Enforcement (FACE) certifications do you possess? (Select all that apply).
  • No FACE Certifications
  • Fundamentals of Code Enforcement
  • Administrative Aspects of Code Enforcement
  • Legal Issues in Code Enforcement
  • Officer Safety and Field Applications

10
Are you able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings or weekends as needed?
  • Yes
  • No

11
Are you open to working any of the below schedules 4-Day/10-Hour Schedule? Select all that apply.
  • Sunday-Wednesday
  • Wednesday-Saturday
  • Either Schedule

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