CODE ENFORCEMENT SUPERVISOR

Village of Palm Springs; Lake Worth (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Pension Plan

Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Personal Leave Time

Job summary

Village of Palm Springs is seeking a Code Enforcement Supervisor to oversee field inspections and enforce village ordinances and Florida statutes. The role requires strong leadership, communication, and independent judgment in a civilian capacity.

The position involves supervising inspectors, coordinating daily field operations, and presenting cases before the Special Magistrate. Expect collaboration with Public Safety personnel and engagement at public hearings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid Florida Driver's License required.
• Four years of progressively responsible field experience in municipal code enforcement preferred.
• Must complete Code Enforcement Officer Certification and pursue continuing education.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct work assignments of code enforcement personnel.
• Perform daily inspections of properties for code compliance.
• Investigate complaints related to landscaping, zoning, and related codes.
• Issue violation notices and prepare cases for magistrate.
• Represent the village at board meetings and public hearings.
• Assist public with building and zoning information.

Skills

Supervision

Policy development

Training

Compliance philosophy

Knowledge of ordinances

Public interaction

Field decision-making

Research skills

Public Safety knowledge

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Florida Driver's License

Code enforcement experience

Code Enforcement Officer Certification

Continuing education

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

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Summary

Performs supervisory and technical fieldwork to ensure compliance with Village Code of Ordinances, and State minimum housing standards. Supervises the day-to-day operations of assigned Code Enforcement Officers and conducts field inspections and investigates related complaints. Requires strong communication and organizational skills and the ability to exercise a considerable degree of independent judgment. This is a civilian position, which involves a working knowledge of Village Code of Ordinances and Florida State Statutes.

Essential Job Duties

• Supervises, monitors, and directs work assignments of assigned code enforcement personnel. Prepares the inspectors schedules and meeting dates to maintain proper area coverage and maximize efficiency.


• Performs daily inspections of residential, commercial, and industrial properties to ensure conformance with Village Code of Ordinances.


• Conduct field investigations related to landscaping, land usage, property development, noises, environmental crime, fencing and various related public complaints implied in Building and Zoning requirements.


• Issuance of Violation Notices and case preparation, including testimony to be presented before the Village of Palm Springs Special Magistrate.


• This position entails the initial and follow-up investigation of citizen complaints to determine validity and routine inspections in both residential and commercial districts.


• Assists public with information on Building and Zoning related matters.


• Checks problem areas regularly for violations and takes photographs and measurements to properly document findings.


• Facilitates the communications for property lien negotiations as well as Foreclosure registry.


• Gathers information such as Lien and fine information for all public records requests.


• Assists Public Safety personnel in interpretation and enforcement of code violations in a non-sworn capacity.


• This position consists of field and office work and involves the use of skills acquired through education and experience.


• Attends and represents the Village at related board meetings and public hearings.

Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma or GED is required. Must maintain a valid Florida Drivers’ License. Four (4) years progressively responsible field experience, preferably in municipal code enforcement. Must attend Code Enforcement Officer Certification classes and receive Certification. Willingness to attend continuing education courses is required.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to supervise and monitor division personnel.


• Develops and implements goals objectives policies and operating procedures pertaining to the code enforcement division.


• Trains new code enforcement officers


• Must have the knowledge, understanding and acceptance of Village’s voluntary compliance philosophy. The ability to utilize discretionary skills in the application of assigned duties is necessary. Knowledge of the Village Code of Ordinances and Florida State Statutes is required. Knowledge of the geography of the Village is necessary. Must be able to interpret Code of Ordinances to the public and Public Safety Personnel.


• Requires the ability to make decisions in the field in accordance with appropriate code regulations. Must be able to plan, organize and coordinate work. Should be able to meet and deal with the public in a professional manner and maintain a pleasant and calm demeanor with upset or irate citizens. The ability to develop proficiency in the use of the various research materials available to the unit is required. Must be able to input, access and retrieve information from a computer. Knowledge of the functions, procedures and policies of the Public Safety Department is required. Must have the ability to speak clearly, distinctly and politely.

Physical Demands

Acceptable eyesight and hearing with or without corrections is required. Must be capable of sitting, walking, standing and driving for extended periods of time. May require occasional reaching, bending, stooping and lifting up to 45 lbs. Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.

Environmental Conditions

Works indoors in an air-conditioned office environment and outside in varying and changing weather conditions. Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.

Benefits

The Village of Palm Springs offers a complete benefits package.

Probation

All positions serve a (6) six month probationary period

Pension Plan: FRS (Florida Retirement System)

• Mandatory 3% employee contribution of your gross salary


• Fully vested after eight (8) years

Holidays

We have 14 paid holidays per year. Police Holiday is paid or comp’d at ten (10) hours for holiday except birthday which is at 8 hours. Birthday is an additional paid holiday but must be requested approved by supervisor, and taken in the same week as the birthday occurs.

Personal Leave Time

Accrues weekly from hire date at the rate depending on length of time in service. PLT may be used, paid, after six (6) months.

Medical Insurance

• Cigna Open Access Premier


• Cigna Open Access Base Plan

Dental Insurance

• Humana Traditional Preferred DPPO Plan

Vision Insurance

• Humana Insight Vision Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

• Health and Dependent Care

Employee Assistance Program

• An Employee Assistance Program offers covered employees and family members free and convenient access to a range of confidential and professional services to help address a variety of problems that may negatively affect employee or family member’s well-being.

Basic Life and AD&D Insurance

Basic Life and AD&D Insurance

Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance

Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance

Voluntary Long Term Disability

Voluntary Long Term Disability

Supplemental Insurance

Supplemental Insurance

Allstate Identity Theft Protection

Allstate Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Pet Insurance

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