Code Enforcement Records Specialist

Rise Academy; Sebring (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Highlands County Board of County Commissioners seeks a skilled clerical and technical specialist to provide administrative support to Code Enforcement Officials within Development Services in Sebring, FL. This on-site role handles zoning code complaints, coordinates with enforcement staff, maintains databases, and prepares reports and agendas.

The position requires strong document handling, public interaction, and the ability to manage meetings for the SM and NAB, with a valid FL driver's

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalence diploma.
• Preferably three (3) years experience with planning, zoning, or code enforcement related work.
• Must have ability to produce and maintain spread sheets.

Responsibilities

• Receives, reviews, verifies, and routes zoning code complaints from the general public in various formats including verbal, in-person, via telephone, fax, email or regular correspondence.
• Coordinates response action with Enforcement Officials.
• Maintains code enforcement automated data base.
• Produces automated reports for department use.
• Prepares computerized audio visual graphics presentations.
• Performs limited complaint investigation when directed.
• Coordinates Special Magistrate (S.M.) and Nuisance Abatement Board (NAB) meeting schedules, posting of public notices, preparation of agendas, production and distribution of minutes and performs such other clerical duties required for support of this Board.
• Maintains files, records, and reports required by the S.M. and the NAB. Attends S.M. and NAB meetings and prepares records, reports or recommendations for submission to the Board of County Commissioners.
• Assists customers at the service counter, via telephone, e-mail and regular correspondence regarding code enforcement and zoning issues.
• Advises the general public, contractors, land developers, etc. as requested in code enforcement and zoning matters.
• Answers questions and provides information pertaining to the enforcement of applicable codes and ordinances, including the zoning code.
• Prepares requisitions, purchase orders, and purchasing card documentation regarding title searches, bids, survey, legal advertisements and other materials and services required by the department.
• Follows consistently the Boards policies and procedures.
• Maintains a professional and safe unit and work area adhering to established safety policies and the image desired for the organization.
• Responds productively to change and performs all other tasks as directed.

Skills

Zoning knowledge

Public interaction

Office software

Record keeping

Data entry

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Meeting coordination

Policy knowledge

Spreadsheet proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Office equipment

Spreadsheet software

Data management systems

Job description

The Highlands County Board of County Commissioners seeks a skilled clerical and technical specialist to provide administrative support to Code Enforcement Officials within Development Services in Sebring, FL. This on-site role handles zoning code complaints, coordinates with enforcement staff, maintains databases, and prepares reports and agendas.

The position requires strong document handling, public interaction, and the ability to manage meetings for the SM and NAB, with a valid FL driver's