Code Compliance Officer- (Nights and Weekend Nights)

City-of-Fort-Lauderdale,-Fl; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Fort Lauderdale seeks a Code Compliance Officer to conduct inspections and enforce land use and housing regulations. The position involves night hours, with an hourly rate of $27.98 plus overtime, and requires field work and independent judgment.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, two years of public-facing work experience, and FACE certification. A valid Florida driver’s license is required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years of public-facing work experience in Code Enforcement, Planning, Building Inspection, Construction, Security, or related fields.
• F.A.C.E. certification required: Fundamentals of Code Enforcement or related certs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct reactive and proactive field inspections of residential, commercial, industrial, and vacant parcels.
• Enforce state, municipal, zoning, and building regulations with the public.
• Prepare, organize, and maintain case files for hearings and testify as needed.

Skills

Code Enforcement

Public interaction

Regulatory compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

FACE Fundamentals of Code Enforcement

Job description

The hours are Wednesday- Saturday or Sunday - Wednesday 5:00 p.m. thru 3:30 a.m.

The hourly rate for this position is $27.98 per hour plus any approved overtime. Important evening functions include noise monitoring, vacation rental monitoring, light monitoring during Turtle nesting season, and other nighttime concerns. You will find out more specifics should you interview with us.

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.

In accordance with Article 24 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Fort Lauderdale and Teamsters Local Union 769, for posting purposes this open-competitive job posting shall be considered as a simultaneous internal and external posting (it is open to both internal City employees and external applicants).

• 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

• Previous experience in Code Compliance
• FACE 1: Fundamentals of Code Enforcement

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.

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.