Code Compliance Specialist

City of Hallandale Beach; Florida; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Hallandale Beach seeks a Code Compliance Specialist to perform administrative and field-based code enforcement tasks. You will conduct inspections, review plans, and process certificate of use and business tax receipts, operating with moderate latitude under limited supervision.

Required credentials include an associate degree or 60 college credits in related fields, plus certifications such as NIMS and F.A.C.E., with additional certifications pursued within set timelines.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 60 college credits in Public Administration, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
• Experience in code enforcement or related duties including inspections, plans review, and business tax receipts.
• Must have NIMS certification or obtain within one year; F.A.C.E. certifications within one year; remaining three certifications within three years.

Responsibilities

• Performs administrative and research work relating to code compliance.
• Conducts field inspections and investigative work for code compliance.
• Performs certificate of use inspections and Business Tax Receipts inspections.
• Work is done under limited supervision with moderate latitude, interpreting policies and procedures.
• Must maintain a valid Florida driver’s license with satisfactory driving record.

Skills

NIMS certification

F.A.C.E. certifications

Code Enforcement certifications

Education

Associate degree or 60 college credits in Public Administration/Construction Management

Job description

Seeking to fill one opening in:

Code Division

Code Compliance Specialist

Performs a variety of administrative and research work of moderate difficulty relating to code compliance of the adopted code of ordinances and other rules and regulations through field inspections and investigative work. Performs certificate of use/Business Tax Receipts (BTRs) inspections. Work is performed under limited supervision with moderate latitude. Position relies on experience and exercises independent judgment to determine the best approach by using and interpreting policies and procedures.

Associate Degree or 60 college credits in Public Administration, Construction Management, or a related field preferred. Experience in code enforcement or an equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and/or experience beyond high school diploma or GED and difficult public contact; conducting inspections, reviewing plans, processing code enforcement, building/zoning, or business tax receipt documentation.

Must have National Incident Management System (NIMS) certification (level to be determined by job classification requirements) or obtain within one year of employment. Must have a Florida Association of Code Enforcement (F.A.C.E.) certifications in fundamental of Code Enforcement or obtain within one (1) year of employment start date. Additionally, the remaining three certifications (Administrative Aspects of Code Enforcement, Legal Issues in Code Enforcement, and Officer Safety & Field Applications) must be obtained within three (3) years of employment start date.

Must have a valid Florida driver’s license with satisfactory driving record throughout employment. One (1) year experience conducting certificate of use inspections is preferred.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Various work shifts may be assigned to include, earlier/later than normal schedules, and weekends.

In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications listed above, an individual must be able to perform each of the established essential functions in order to perform this job successfully.

In order to move on to the next phase of the application screening process, you must attach proof of education.

One position available in the Development Services Department - Business License and Certificate of Use Division.

Applicants who demonstrate they meet the minimum requirements may be subject to an extensive selection process and screening program, which may include, but not be limited to, evaluation of training and experience; psychological evaluation; polygraph examination; background investigation; medical evaluation; controlled substance screen.

Applicants are required to sign an affidavit for non-use of tobacco products in order to be considered for employment.

Veteran's Preference Applies:

The City of Hallandale Beach values the service that veterans and their family members have given to our country, and as such, proactively recruits and hires veterans and qualified spouses to the greatest extent possible. Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for post-secondary educational requirements. To obtain veteran's preference, applicants MUST submit a copy of separation papers (DD214), Veterans’ Preference Certification form and meet eligibility requirements as stipulated by the Florida Statutes.

DOCUMENTATION MUST BE PROVIDED AT TIME OF APPLICATION, DEMONSTRATING APPLICANT MEETS POSITION REQUIREMENTS. NO CHANGES CAN BE MADE TO THE APPLICATION ONCE IT'S SUBMITTED.