Building & Zoning Code Inspector

Town of Palm Beach; Florida; On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Palm Beach is seeking a Code Enforcement Officer to inspect existing buildings, structures, and sites to ensure compliance with the Town's Building, Zoning, Licensing, Fire Prevention and Protection, Flood Damage Prevention, Garbage and Trash, Health and Sanitation, Nuisance, Parks and Recreation, Trees and Shrubs, and Landmarks Preservation codes and ordinances.

You will gather evidence, notify suspected violators, and obtain compliance through negotiation, and provide testimony

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Town Building Codes and Zoning Ordinances.
• Knowledge of modern building construction materials, equipment, and safety standards.
• Knowledge of legal procedures involved in enforcement of building laws and prosecution of violators.
• Knowledge of investigative procedures and ability to compile facts for presentation to the Code Enforcement Board/court.

Responsibilities

• Inspect buildings, structures, and sites to ensure compliance with codes under jurisdiction.
• Gather evidence to support Code Enforcement Board actions to abate violations.
• Notify suspected violators and seek compliance through negotiation.
• Provide testimony before Code Enforcement Board and related inspectors.
• Occasionally conduct inspections/site visits during evenings or weekends.

Skills

Code enforcement

Building inspections

Interpreting blueprints

Negotiation

Public speaking / testimony

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The Town of Palm Beach is seeking a Code Enforcement Officer to inspect existing buildings, structures, and sites to ensure compliance with the Town's Building, Zoning, Licensing, Fire Prevention and Protection, Flood Damage Prevention, Garbage and Trash, Health and Sanitation, Nuisance, Parks and Recreation, Trees and Shrubs, and Landmarks Preservation codes and ordinances.

You will gather evidence, notify suspected violators, and obtain compliance through negotiation, and provide testimony