Code Compliance Inspector

Careers In Government; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation leave

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Job summary

The Town of Davie is seeking a Code Compliance Officer to enforce state and local codes through inspection, investigation, and prosecution of violations within the Town. Reports to Code Compliance Supervisor and supports public safety by addressing code violations.

The role requires High School diploma, two years of college coursework, and experience dealing with the public in related fields; F.A.C.E Level I certification or eligibility within 12 months; Florida driver's license with clean

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; two years of college coursework.
• Minimum two years of public-facing experience in code enforcement, planning, building inspection, or related field.
• F.A.C.E. Level I Certification or must obtain within 12 months of appointment.
• Valid Florida Class E driver license with clean driving record.
• 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 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.

Skills

Public interaction

Code enforcement knowledge

Investigation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

College coursework (2 years)

Tools

FACE Level I Certification

Job description

Description

Under general supervision, performs administrative and investigative work enforcing State and local codes. Is 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.

Minimum Requirements (Must meet by the closing date of the posting unless otherwise stated)

• 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.

Essential Functions

• 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.

The Town of Davie offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, life, and long term disability insurance.

Closing Date/Time: Continuous