Contractor & Code Compliance Officer I

Brevard County; Viera (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Brevard County Planning and Development Department is seeking a Code Enforcement Investigator based at the Government Center in Viera. This full-time role supports inspection, investigation, and enforcement of codes and regulations across building, zoning, and property maintenance areas.

The ideal candidate has relevant education/experience in civil investigation or code enforcement and can interpret and communicate regulatory requirements clearly. A Florida driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Two years of college-level credit with major coursework in Sociology, Psychology, Allied Legal Services, Criminal Justice, Business Administration, or related field.
• OR four years of experience in civil investigation, building inspection, or code enforcement.
• Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Sociology, Psychology, or related field. Education/experience may be substituted year-for-year.

Responsibilities

• Assist in inspection, investigation, and enforcement of codes, ordinances, and regulations across building, zoning, land use, and property maintenance.
• Support enforcement relating to unlicensed contractor activity, permits, and health and safety.
• Interpret and explain rules, codes, and regulations; communicate findings to stakeholders.

Skills

Civil investigation

Code enforcement

Inspection

Education

Two years college credit in Sociology/Criminal Justice/Business Administration

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice/Sociology/Psychology or related field

Tools

FACE Fundamentals of Code Enforcement (certification)

Job description

Department: Planning and Development Department

Organizational Unit: Code Enforcement investigation

Position Type: Permanent Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

CLOSE DATE: 08/17/2026

$23.86 to $26.25 hourly. Actual salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications.Government Center/Viera. Work schedule is Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m with occasional evenings. Performs entry-level technical work assisting in the inspection, investigation, and enforcement of codes, ordinances, and regulations relating to unlicensed construction contractor activity, contractors working outside of their classifications, and permitting, zoning, land use and property maintenance, solid waste, housing, vehicle abatement, marine turtle lighting, adult entertainment, blight, and health and safety.

REQUIREMENTS:

Two (2) years [60 semester or 90 quarter hours] of college-level credit with major coursework in Sociology, Psychology, Allied Legal Services, Criminal Justice, Business Administration, or a closely related field PLUS two (2) years of experience in civil investigation, criminal investigation, the building construction field with knowledge of building codes and regulations, or a closely related field, interpreting and explaining rules, codes, and/or regulations; OR four (4) years of experience as a local government licensing investigator, building code inspector, code enforcement officer, or a closely related field; OR a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Sociology, Psychology, or a closely related field. Additional qualifying education and/or experience may be substituted on a year for year basis. Experience performing licensing and/or code enforcement inspections for a public agency is preferred.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must possess, or obtain prior to employment, a valid Florida driver's license and maintain said license during the term of employment. Must possess, or obtain within twelve (12) months of employment, the Florida Association of Code Enforcement (FACE) Fundamentals of Code Enforcement (formerly Level I) certification and maintain said certification during the term of employment. 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

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:5 - 8 hours
   
   
   
   


3. 
   

   The employee must repetitively perform:

   
   
   
   
   • Operating foot controls; Fine manipulation (ex. writing, wiring); Pulling; Pushing; Simple grasping (ex. pen, screwdriver)
   
   
   
   


4. 
   

   The employee must be able to:

   
   
   
   
   • Reach; Balance; Bend; Jump; Kneel; Stoop
   
   
   
   


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:

   
   
   
   
   • Work outside; In cold; In dampness or chilly conditions; In heat; In high humidity; In or with dusty conditions; In or with moving objects or vehicles; In or with noisy conditions; On slippery or uneven walking surfaces; Other working conditions; With odors; With poor lighting; With poor ventilation; Work alone; Work inside; Works Closely with Others
   
   
   
   


2. 
   

   Other working conditions:

   
   
   
   
   • N/A