Code Compliance Officer

Charlotte, County of (FL); Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Charlotte County is seeking a Code Compliance Officer to inspect properties, respond to concerns, and guide owners, contractors, and residents toward compliance with county codes.

The role emphasizes enforcement, documentation, and educating the public, with case management duties and potential appearances before boards or in court as needed.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of enforcement or related investigative experience.
• Strong documentation and record-keeping skills.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Within twelve (12) months: obtain Level I certification through FACE.

Responsibilities

• Inspect residential and commercial properties to identify code violations.
• Investigate potential violations, document findings, and prepare notices.
• Take appropriate enforcement action when necessary.
• Educate the public on code requirements and provide corrective guidance.
• Present findings before Code Enforcement Board or in court as needed.
• Manage multiple cases, review zoning plats, and maintain case records.
• Use software and digital photography to document and report outcomes.

Skills

Enforcement experience

Investigative work

Documentation

Customer service

Communication

Organization

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Case management software

Digital photography

Job description

As aCode Compliance Officer, you’ll play an important role in helping keep our community safe, attractive, and a great place to live and work. You’ll spend much of your day in the field inspecting residential and commercial properties, responding to concerns, and working with property owners, contractors, and residents to understand County codes and find practical paths toward compliance.

Your work will include investigating potential violations, conducting follow-up inspections, documenting findings, preparing notices and case materials, and taking appropriate enforcement action when necessary. You’ll also help educate the public by explaining code requirements, answering questions, and providing guidance on corrective actions. When cases require additional action, you may present findings before the Code Enforcement Board, Licensing Board, Special Magistrate, or in court.

This is more than an enforcement role—it is an opportunity tosolve problems, build positive relationships, protect neighborhoods, and make a visible difference throughout the community. If you enjoy working independently, interacting with people, navigating complex situations, and balancing excellent customer service with consistent application of regulations, this could be a rewarding next step in your career.

Your day as aCode Compliance Officer is all about balancing knowledge, good judgment, organization, and strong communication to help our community thrive. You’ll navigate County zoning, building, land development, and contractor licensing regulations while using your expertise to evaluate situations, interpret requirements, and help residents, property owners, and contractors understand what is needed to achieve compliance.

Throughout your day, you’ll manage multiple cases and priorities, review zoning plats and property information, document your findings, take digital photographs, prepare reports and correspondence, and maintain accurate case records. You’ll use technology and a variety of software applications to keep your work organized and moving forward while meeting important deadlines and objectives.

Just as important as knowing the codes is knowing how to work with people. You’ll communicate with residents, contractors, coworkers, managers, and other agencies—sometimes in challenging situations where professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment matter. Whether you’re answering a question, explaining a regulation, providing guidance, or determining the appropriate next step in a case, you’ll have the opportunity to turn complex requirements into clear information and positive solutions.

If you’reorganized, resourceful, comfortable working independently, and able to combine attention to detail with exceptional customer service, you’ll find a role where no two days are exactly alike—and where your knowledge and decisions can make a meaningful difference in the community you serve.

Education and Experience

An equivalent combination of relevant training, education and experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) years of experience in enforcement or related investigative work to include documentation and detailed record-keeping experience.

Licenses and/or Certificates

• Must maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Within twelve (12) months of position assignment:
  • Must obtain and maintain Level I certification through the Florida Association of Code Enforcement (FACE).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Stooping, crouching, walking, pulling, grasping, hearing, seeing up close, seeing far away, kneeling, reaching, pushing, talking, standing, climbing, finger movement, repetitive motions, depth perception. Frequent lifting up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in a relatively safe, and secure work environment. Work typically requires moderate exposure to one or more disagreeable conditions (i.e., irate customers, outdoors weather conditions, excessive noise, extreme heat, odors or dust).

RISK/SAFETY CONDITIONS

This position requires moderate exposure or risk to physical health and/or physical safety (e.g., exposure to environmentally hazardous material, heavy equipment, assault and battery, communicable disease, etc.).

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

Charlotte County is an affirmative Action/ADA/Veterans’ Preference and Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.