Code Compliance Officer - Provisional

Performs technical fieldwork to enforce the County's Building and Zoning regulations and codes, contractor certification laws, and ordinances. The selected applicant will primarily enforce contractor law by issuing civil citations and cease-and-desist orders. Responsibilities include investigating complaints involving both licensed and unlicensed contractors, auditing construction sites to assess compliance with County and State licensing requirements and ensuring that contractors and subcontractors adhere to all applicable regulations, codes, and laws. Work involves responding to citizens' complaints and conducting field investigations relating to residential and commercial code violations, construction projects, land use violations, and minimum housing standards. The role also includes issuing violation notices and citations for non-compliance, presenting cases at administrative hearings, and conducting educational presentations for industry professionals and the public. After completing training, the role requires increasing independence, with ongoing support and reviews conducted by a supervisor through conferences, written reports, and assessment of results achieved.

QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires qualified applicants to possess one of the following:

• Graduation from high school or an equivalent recognized certification; minimum of two (2) years of experience in the enforcement of zoning, building, fire, contractor, or similar codes, ordinances, regulations, or statutes, including investigatory or building contract work,

OR

• Associate's Degree; minimum of one (1) year of experience in the enforcement of zoning, building, fire, contractor, or similar codes, ordinances, regulations, or statutes, including investigatory or building contract work,

OR

• Associate's Degree and any Florida Association of Code Enforcement (FACE) Certifications.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

The selected candidate for this position:

• Must obtain FACE Certifications (Fundamentals of Code Enforcement, Legal Issues in Code Enforcement, and Officer Safety and Field Applications) within 11 months of hire.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred qualifications include:

• Experience with writing research reports, presenting cases at hearings, giving oral presentations, and/or appearing as a witness (must specify on application),
• Experience with coordinating with multiple agencies, and investigative experience,
• Knowledge of statutes and rules and regulations of the Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB), the Department of Business Professional Regulation (DBPR) (must specify on application), and
• Three (3) years of investigative or law enforcement experience.

BENEFITS

Palm Beach County offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being and financial security of our employees:

• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability Insurance
• Generous leave benefits: Vacation, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays annually
• Florida Retirement System (FRS): Choice of Pension Plan or Investment Plan
• 457(b) deferred compensation program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF): Eligible public service employment may qualify you for federal student loan forgiveness
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Additional benefits and employee perks