Code Compliance Inspector

Town of Davie, FL; Florida; On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Davie, Florida is seeking a Code Compliance Inspector under general supervision to enforce State and local codes, inspect, investigate and prosecute violations within the Town. Reports to Code Compliance Supervisor.

Responsibilities include patrolling for violations, handling referrals, maintaining case records, issuing notices, and coordinating witness appearances. Required: high school diploma, two years of college coursework, F.A.C.E.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least two years of college coursework.
• At least two years of public-facing experience in code enforcement, planning, building inspection, construction, or related field.
• Possess F.A.C.E. Level I Certification, or obtain within twelve months.
• Valid Florida Class E driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Must be physically able to operate a vehicle.
• No driver’s license suspensions within five years (unless insurance related).
• Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Patrols the Town for signs of code violations; responds to referrals from Town Administration, or other departments as well as the public.
• Investigates complaints of code violations and initiates investigations; conducts follow up inspections.
• Maintains records and correspondence, including letters of violation and affidavits; prepares cases against violations.
• Delivers or coordinates delivery of violation notices; coordinates witnesses appearances.
• Implements policies and objectives of the department and Town through code compliance procedures and techniques.
• Performs other related work as required.

Job description

Overview

Under general supervision, performs administrative and investigative work enforcing State and local codes. Responsible for inspecting, investigating and prosecuting violations of the Town of Davie Code and other codes and/or ordinances applicable to property within the Town. Reports to Code Compliance Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Patrols the Town for signs of code violations; responds to referrals from Town Administration, or other departments as well as the public.
• Investigates complaints of code violations and initiates investigations of code violations observed; conducts follow up inspections where code violations have previously occurred.
• Maintains records and correspondence, including letters of violation and affidavits; performs research to prepare cases against violations.
• Delivers or coordinates delivery of violation notices; contacts and coordinates witnesses appearances.
• Implements established policies, directives and objectives of the department and the Town through code compliance procedures and techniques.
• Performs other related work as required.

Requirements

• Graduation from High School or Equivalent.
• Two (2) years of college-level course work.
• Possess at least two (2) years experience dealing with the public in any of the following fields: Code Enforcement, Planning, Building Inspection or Construction, Investigation, or other closely related field.
• Possess F.A.C.E. (Florida Association of Code Enforcement) Level I Certification, or must obtain certification within twelve (12) months from date of appointment.
• Possession of a valid Class "E" Florida Driver's License with an acceptable driving record.
• Must be physically able to operate a vehicle.
• Must not have drivers license suspensions within five (5) years of submission of an application unless it was insurance related.
• Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays.

Applicants Must Not Have

• Felony convictions;
• Driver's license suspensions within five (5) years of the date of this application;
• Steroid usage within three (3) years of the date of this application;
• Visible tattoos above the collarbone on the neck, face, head, scalp or on the hands;
• Used any illegal controlled substances within three years of the date of this application with the exception of marijuana.
• All applicants must not have used marijuana or cannabis in any form within one year of the date of this application.
• Used any tobacco products within six (6) months of the date of this application.
• Been dishonorably discharged from the military.