Code Enforcement Specialist II

Brevard County; Viera (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Brevard County is seeking a Code Enforcement Investigator in the Planning and Development Department at the Government Center in Viera. This permanent, full-time position handles public complaints, explains ordinances, and assists in preparing code violation cases for Special Magistrate hearings.

Requires five years of office experience with two years in interpreting rules, plus leadership coursework and a current Notary Public certification within six months.

Qualifications

• Five years of office experience, including two years explaining and interpreting rules, codes, and ordinances.
• Two years as Brevard County Code Enforcement Specialist I with required program milestones and evaluations.
• Completion of two Brevard County leadership courses and a passing score on each phase examination.
• Current Notary Public certification within six months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Receive complaints from the public and provide information related to ordinances.
• Assist in the preparation of code violation cases for Special Magistrate hearings.
• Support activities of the Code Enforcement Office within the Planning and Development Department.

Skills

Office experience

Explain codes

Leadership milestones

Notary certification

Job description

Department: Planning and Development Department

Organizational Unit: Code Enforcement investigation

Position Type: Permanent

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Close Date: 08/26/2026

$21.94 to $24.13 hourly. Actual salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications. Government Center/Viera. Work schedule is Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Performs experienced technical work supporting the activities of the Code Enforcement Office, receiving complaints from the public, answering questions relating to ordinances, and assisting in the preparation of code violation cases for Special Magistrate hearings.

Requirements: Five (5) years of office experience, which includes two (2) years of experience explaining and interpreting rules, codes, and ordinances OR two (2) years as a Brevard County Code Enforcement Specialist I PLUS successful completion of any two (2) phases of the Brevard County Employee Development Program and received a passing score on each phase examination PLUS successful completion of one (1) approved Brevard County leadership course, including 7-Habits of Highly Effective People, 5-Choices to Extraordinary Productivity, Emotional Intelligence, or another Brevard County approved leadership course PLUS a current performance evaluation score of 4.0 or higher, with no performance evaluation factors with a rating of a 1 or 2. Additional qualifying education and/or experience may be substituted on a year for year basis.

Special Requirements: Must possess, or obtain within six (6) months of employment, an active Florida Notary Public certification and maintain said certification during the term of employment.

External Applicants Only: Must complete, within nine (9) months of employment, all of the Brevard County Mandatory Training for the Development of New Employees classes PLUS must complete within fifteen (15) months of employment, any two (2) phases of the Brevard County Employee Development Program and receive a passing score on each phase examination PLUS must complete within eighteen (18) months of employment, one (1) approved Brevard County leadership course, including 7-Habits of Highly Effective People, 5-Choices to Extraordinary Productivity, Emotional Intelligence, or another Brevard County approved leadership course. In the event of a hurricane, major storm, natural or man-made disaster that may threaten the area, the employee will be required to perform emergency duties as directed.

This position is part of an established career ladder.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST

(With or without reasonable accommodations)

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES / TRAITS

1. The employee must be able to:
   • LIFT:20 lbs.
   • CARRY:20 lbs.
   • PUSH:20 lbs.
   • PULL:20 lbs.
2. In an eight hour day, the employee may have to:
   • STAND:1 - 3 hours
   • WALK:1 - 3 hours
   • SIT:5 - 8 hours
   • DRIVE:None
3. The employee must repetitively perform:
   • Fine manipulation (ex. writing, wiring); Pulling; Pushing; Simple grasping (ex. pen, screwdriver)
4. The employee must be able to:
   • Reach; Balance; Bend; Kneel
5. The employee must have:
   • Good speech; Color Perception; Good distant vision; Good hearing; Good near vision; Use of both eyes
6. Other necessary physical activities/traits
   • N/A

WORKING CONDITIONS

1. Working conditionsthat will apply to the employee:
   • Works Closely with Others; Work alone; Work inside
2. Other working conditions:
   • N/A