Code Enforcement Officer I

Summary

Under limited supervision, municipal, land development, and property maintenance codes to support public health, safety, and property standards; conducts field inspections to identify violations; issues warnings, notices, and citations; educates the public on code requirements; coordinates with internal departments and external partners to achieve compliance; and performs other related duties as assigned.

Salary

Code Enforcement Officer I - pay grade 51

$25.56 hourly

Excellent benefits!

Qualifications

Code Enforcement Officer I High school diploma or GED (education will be verified using the Education Requirements listed below) and two (2) years of experience in customer service, public-facing roles, or other positions that involves direct communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution with members of the public, is required. This experience may come from roles in hospitality, call centers, utilities, housing, community outreach, or similar settings where strong interpersonal skills are essential.

One (1) year of experience in enforcement, regulatory, inspection, or compliance-related work including but not limited to code enforcement, planning or zoning assistance, building permitting or inspection, construction or site maintenance, property management or HOA enforcement, parking or traffic compliance, regulatory inspections such as food service or environmental health, loss prevention, internal audits, or lease enforcement and collections property management firms, is required.

Must obtain the Florida Association of Code Enforcement (F.A.C.E) Level I Certification within one (1) year of employment.

A current and Valid Florida drive's license is required. For application purposes, a valid driver's license from any state (equivalent to a State of Florida Class E) may be utilized; with the ability to obtain the State of Florida driver's license within thirty (30) days from date of employment.

Alternative requirements:

High school diploma or GED (education will be verified using the Education Requirements listed below) and two (2) years of experience in customer service, public-facing roles, or other positions that involves direct communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution with members of the public, is required. This experience may come from roles in hospitality, call centers, utilities, housing, community outreach, or similar settings where strong interpersonal skills are essential.

Possession of the Florida Association of Code Enforcement (F.A.C.E) Level I Certification is required.

A current and valid Florida driver's licens e is required. For application purposes, a valid drivers license from any state (equivalent to a State of Florida Class E) may be utilized; with the ability to obtain the State of Florida drivers license within thirty (30) days from date of employment.

Education Requirements : To be considered valid (or verified) for position qualification purposes, and consistent with City Hiring Policy 4-5, a High School, GED or equivalent diploma, and all higher education degrees or certifications must have been issued by:

1. a public education institution in the State of Florida or any State or Territory of the United States; or
2. an institution accredited by an accrediting organization that is recognized by the Florida Department of Education or the U.S. Department of Education; or
3. an institution that is accredited by an organization that is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
4. an institution whose degree or certification is accepted by institutions identified in either a), b), or c), above, for the purpose of admission to institutions identified in either a), b), or c) above.