Code Compliance Officer- Community Services

City of Fort Lauderdale; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Fort Lauderdale is seeking a Code Compliance Officer to perform field inspections, enforce zoning and building laws, and manage case files. The role requires collaboration with senior officers and adherence to the collective bargaining terms with Teamsters Local Union 769.

The position may require flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, to fulfill enforcement duties and ensure public safety and compliance across residential, commercial, and industrial properties.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 2 years of paid public-facing work experience (code enforcement, planning, building inspection, construction, security, or related field).
• F.A.C.E. Certification must be obtained within 1 year of hire and maintained during employment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct reactive and proactive field inspections of residential, commercial, industrial, and vacant parcels.
• Enforce state, municipal, zoning, waterways, business tax, building laws and regulations.
• Prepare and maintain case files, testify at hearings, and present investigations in a formal setting.
• Research applicable policies, laws, and permitting requirements; identify property ownership.
• Provide code compliance information to address client issues and educate interested parties.
• Attend homeowner and civic association meetings and issue notices of violations.

Skills

Code enforcement knowledge

Public interaction

Flexibility for nights/weekends

Education

High school diploma or GED

FACE Certification (any of Fundamentals/Administrative/Lexical issues)

Valid Florida driver’s license within 30 days

Job description

The Community Services Department's Community Enhancement and Compliance Division is seeking a Code Compliance Officer (4-Day/10-Hour Schedule)

The Code Compliance Officer conducts inspection and enforcement work in securing compliance with laws, regulations and ordinances governing land use, minimum housing, property maintenance, abandoned and uninhabitable properties, signs, seawalls, storm water, zoning, landscaping and related environmental issues. Employees may receive advice or assistance from a Senior Code Compliance Officer or supervisor concerning unusual or difficult inspections; however, most field work is done independently and requires knowledge of applicable regulations.

This job classification is included within the bargaining unit represented by Teamsters Local Union 769 and therefore is subject to the terms and conditions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Fort Lauderdale and Teamsters Local Union 769.

• Conducts reactive (complaints) and proactive (self-initiated) field and waterway inspections of residential, commercial, industrial, and vacant parcels
• Enforces and reviews state, municipal, zoning, waterways, business tax, building laws and regulations
• Prepares, organizes and maintains case files to present cases and testifies at quasi-judicial hearings
• Researches information regarding policies, laws, regulations, business tax receipts, engineering, environmental, landscaping, permits and building and zoning requirements
• Researches ownership of various residential, commercial, industrial, and vacant properties within the City
• Provides code compliance information to address client issues and educate concerned parties
• Attends homeowner and civic association meetings
• Posts and mails hearing and violation notices
• Compiles and prepares written reports on investigations, maintains all inspection results, prepares correspondence and notices of violations in a computerized case management environment
• Identifies structures that may be unsafe and initiates the appropriate follow-up action
• May be required to flex their work schedule, work nights and weekends and holidays, as necessary to perform assigned responsibilities
• Performs related work as required

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

1. Graduated from a standard high school or vocational school or possess a G.E.D. certificate from a recognized issuing agency.
2. Possess at least two (2) years of paid work experience dealing with the public in any of the following types of work:
   • Code Enforcement
   • Planning
   • Building Inspection
   • Construction
   • Security or
   • Candidates with experience in closely related fields may also be considered .OR
3. Possess one (1) of the following F.A.C.E. (Florida Association of Code Enforcement) Certification:
   • Fundamentals of Code Enforcement
   • Administrative Aspects of Code Enforcement
   • Legal Issues in Code Enforcement
4. Possess or be able to obtain a valid State of Florida driver's license within 30 days of hire.
5. Code Compliance officers need to possess/obtain their F.A.C.E. (Florida Association of Code Enforcement) Certification: Fundamentals of Code Enforcement, within (1) one year of hire date and maintain this certification during their employment with the City in this classification.
6. Ability to accurately type 35 wpm.
7. To claim Veterans’ Preference, candidates must attach to the application a copy of military separation papers (DD214) and service-connected disability documentation (if applicable) to meet eligibility requirements as stipulated by Florida Statues. For additional information, please refer to the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs. (link: https://floridavets.org/benefits-services/veterans-preference/)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Previous experience in Code Compliance

As public servants, employees may be required to work immediately before, during, and/or after an emergency. All employees must be available and able to work assigned shifts as determined by their Department Heads.

PHYSICAL STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

The position involves medium physical demands, such as exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects. Ability to lift, carry, climb, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, walk, push, pull, grasp, stand and access heights or areas where limited space is available.

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.

Applicants who qualify will be subject to an extensive selection process and screening program, which may include, but not be limited to evaluation of training and experience; written test; interview; employment record, background check; medical examination; and drug screen. The expected duration of the selection process varies by position.

The City of Fort Lauderdale is an Equal Opportunity, inclusive employer and a Drug Free Workplace. The City of Fort Lauderdale does not discriminate based on age, citizenship status, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. Veterans' preference per Florida law.

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