Code Enforcement Inspector — Field-Based

Alachua County; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Alachua County is seeking a Code Enforcement Officer to interpret and enforce county codes and ordinances. The role involves responding to citizen complaints, issuing notices, and maintaining case files for enforcement actions.

Strong knowledge of local ordinances and the ability to present cases to the Special Magistrate are essential. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, FACE Level 1 certification within 12 months, and a valid Florida driver's license with acceptable MVR.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent and three years codes enforcement or related experience, or any equivalent combination of related training and experience.
• Applicants within six months of meeting the minimum education/experience requirement may be considered for trainee status.
• Level 1 certification by the Florida Association of Code Enforcement (FACE) must be obtained within 12 months of employment in this classification.
• A Valid Florida Driver License is required and a Motor Vehicle Record that meets the requirements of Alachua County policy #6-7; Motor Vehicle Records will be reviewed prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• Investigates citizen complaints and/or requests related to standard housing, zoning, land development, refuse, recycling, yard trash and illegal dumping.
• Prepares notices of violation to be sent to violators after inspection; communicates with alleged violators regarding complaints, the process he/she will be involved in and the resolution to the violation.
• May issue citations for enforcement and violations through both administrative and court actions.
• Initiates follow-up actions and contact with violator to ensure compliance with code.
• Prepares and maintains detailed files of ongoing cases.
• Prepares and presents information to the Special Magistrate regarding alleged violations; provides date of incident, photographs, and written statements from witnesses, etc.
• Prepares monthly summary report of actions including notice of violations, affidavits from inspections, results of compliance or noncompliance and hearing requests for Special Magistrate.

Skills

Code enforcement knowledge

Enforcement inspection

Waste regulation knowledge

County geography knowledge

Code enforcement software

Present to magistrate

Reading maps/plats

Effective communication

Public relations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

FACE Level 1 Certification

Tools

GIS / mapping tools

Job description

Alachua County is seeking a Code Enforcement Officer to interpret and enforce county codes and ordinances. The role involves responding to citizen complaints, issuing notices, and maintaining case files for enforcement actions.

Strong knowledge of local ordinances and the ability to present cases to the Special Magistrate are essential. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, FACE Level 1 certification within 12 months, and a valid Florida driver's license with acceptable MVR.