Code Enforcement Support Specialist

Highlands County Board of County Commissioners; Sebring (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Highlands County Board of County Commissioners seeks an experienced administrative professional for Department: Development Services. You will support code enforcement officials, process zoning complaints, and maintain records.

Responsibilities include coordinating actions with enforcement staff, producing reports, assisting the public, and preparing meeting agendas and minutes. A high school diploma and basic spreadsheet skills are required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Highlands County zoning codes and ordinances.
• Strong English language skills and office procedures.
• Experience with standard complaint investigations and public interactions.
• Familiarity with county meeting procedures and records.

Responsibilities

• Receives and routes zoning code complaints via multiple channels.
• Coordinates action with enforcement officials and schedules meetings.
• Maintains the code enforcement database and generates reports.
• Prepares documentation for meetings and minutes.
• Assists the public with zoning and code enforcement questions.
• Maintains files, records, and correspondence per policies.
• Supports department budgeting and requisitions as needed.
• Ensures professional and safe work area and good customer service.
• Responds to change and performs additional tasks as directed.

Skills

Zoning codes knowledge

Public policy knowledge

Office procedures

Complaint investigation methods

Geographical area knowledge

Board/committee meeting procedures

Code enforcement awareness

Public relations

Oral and written communication

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Spreadsheet software

Job description

Highlands County Board of County Commissioners seeks an experienced administrative professional for Department: Development Services. You will support code enforcement officials, process zoning complaints, and maintain records.

Responsibilities include coordinating actions with enforcement staff, producing reports, assisting the public, and preparing meeting agendas and minutes. A high school diploma and basic spreadsheet skills are required.