Code Officer
Salary
$51,625.60 Annually
Location
12 SE 1st Street, Gainesville, FL
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
FY26-17032
Department
Community & Strategic Initiatives
Division
Code Administration Office
Opening Date
10/06/2026
Closing Date
10/20/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from high school or equivalent and three years codes enforcement or related experience; or any equivalent combination of related training and experience. Applicants within six months of meeting the minimum education/experience requirement may be considered for trainee status.
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.
Position Summary
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.
Examples of Duties
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
This is an emergency essential classification. Upon declaration of a disaster and/or emergency, all employees in this classification are required to work.
Exudes a positive customer service focus.
Advocates building organizational culture through aligning decisions with the Countys core values.
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.
NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
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.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear, and use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is frequently required to walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; bend, squat, and twist, reach with hands and arms and smell.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and outdoor weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet, humid conditions (non-weather); work near moving mechanical parts; work in high, precarious places; risk of electrical shock, and vibration.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
An organization is only as good as the people it employs. To attract and retain the best team possible, the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners offers a competitive benefit program. We believe that if we expect our employees to support the County, we must first support the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families, now and as they plan for their future. BoCC-Contributed Benefits
Optional Benefits
NOTE: For detailed information regarding available benefits click here.
You may also view Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding benefits.
Vacation Leave - Generous vacation accrual rates with payout of unused accrued leave, with some restrictions. For more detailed information regarding vacation leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-2.
Sick leave is earned at a rate of 4 hours per pay period by all permanent, full-time employees. At the end of each fiscal year, eligible employees can convert up to 10 days of accrued sick leave to vacation leave on a 2:1 basis. For more detailed information regarding sick leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-3 Accruals slightly different for IAFF employee.
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I understand that once my application has been submitted for this specific position that I will NOT be able to make any changes to it. Any changes to my master application will only be reflected in any future positions for which I may apply.
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If you are a current Alachua County BOCC employee - I understand I must have been in my current position for at least six months to be considered for this position?
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I understand that if I earned a bachelors or masters degree outside the United States, I must submit a foreign credential evaluation with my application or email it to achr@alachuacounty.us. International degrees without an evaluation will not be considered toward minimum qualifications.
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If an applicant meets all minimum qualifications as posted he/she is referred to the appropriate hiring manager. The following Supplemental Questions are specific to the position for which you have applied to assist the hiring manager in screening applications for the ones with the specific experience he/she is seeking. Please be specific in answering these questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. I understand and will answer the following supplemental questions completely and thoroughly.
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Have you graduated from high school or completed a GED?
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Minimum qualifications Do you possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent and at least three years of experience in code enforcement or a closely related field?
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Minimum qualifications If yes, briefly describe your qualifying education and experience, including employer(s), job title(s), dates of employment, and primary duties.
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Credentials Do you currently possess a Florida Association of Code Enforcement (FACE) Level I certification?
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Code inspection experience Describe your experience conducting inspections, investigations, site visits, compliance reviews, or field-based enforcement activities. Include the types of ordinances, regulations, standards, or policies you applied; the setting; and your level of responsibility.
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Complaint investigation and resolution Describe your experience receiving, researching, investigating, and responding to citizen complaints or service requests. Include an example involving an alleged violation, how you gathered facts, communicated with involved parties, documented the matter, and helped resolve or advance the case.
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Solid waste and property-maintenance knowledge Which of the following areas have you worked with in a professional capacity? Select all that apply.
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Solid waste and property-maintenance knowledge For each area selected, briefly describe your experience and the applicable regulations, procedures, or standards you used.
Required Question
Employer Alachua County
Address 12 S.E. 1st Street, 1st Floor
Gainesville, Florida, 32602-2877
Phone (352) 374-5219
Website https://www.alachuacounty.us/Depts/HR/Pages/HumanResources.aspx
| Location | Gainesville, FL |
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