Job description

Please submit an online application at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/puntagordafl or contact Human Resources at 941-575-3308 to discuss obtaining an application.

A skilled technical position responsible for performing a variety of inspections to ensure adherence to and identify violations of City codes, ordinances, and regulations.

Essential FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned as dictated by operational necessity.

• Performs pro-active systematic site inspections of all properties within the City to ensure compliance with all applicable local, state and federal code and regulatory requirements.
• Meets daily with the public to educate and answer questions about the City Code of Ordinances.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with state and county agencies, developers, contractors, and general public.
• Responds to inquiries and complaints by investigating any reports of code violations from the general public.
• Identifies violations and communicates with the violators and general public to explain City codes.
• Establishes method and schedule for compliance once a violation is identified.
• When necessary, prepares and serves violation letters and notices, documents evidence, prepares reports, gives affidavits and testimony as required for enforcement proceedings, and follows up on enforcement decisions to ensure compliance.
• Collaborates with independent contractors and subcontractors, homeowners, and internal administrative support to ensure all requirements for reconciliation of violation is provided.
• Provides technical code review of the various regulatory requirements for which the division is responsible for enforcing; counsels the public on compliance, violations and alternative methods or procedures for compliance.
• Prepares reports and presents findings to the Zoning Official, Department Director, City Manager, and Code Enforcement Board, as requested.
• Performs billing and collections for the mandatory lot mowing program, coordinates mowing schedules, and ensures on-going maintenance of foreclosed properties as needed.

Typical Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to carry out each essential duty or responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities; education and/or experience; and, certificates or licenses required in order to fill the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. In lieu of certain requirements listed below, Employee may accrue or acquire certain specified time in service, specialized skills, and/or certifications, thereby qualifying for this position through the City’s career progression policy.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:

• Thorough knowledge of applicable state, federal and local laws, rules, ordinances and regulatory standards applicable to the work.
• Knowledge of enforcement procedures, judicial system, code, and compliance boards.
• Knowledge of investigative principle, methods and techniques, and case management principles for the purpose of preserving evidence and establishing documentation and an audit trail for legal purposes.
• Proficiency with the City Land Development Regulations and Chapter 9A and have a general working knowledge of all other Chapters in the City Code of Ordinances.
• Systematic, organized, detail oriented with good people skills.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with state and county agencies, developers, contractors, and general public.
• Skill in handling complaints and enforcing compliance with regulations in a courteous, efficient manner.
• Skill in written and oral presentations.
• Ability to work independently, and make sound decisions based on established procedures and municipal regulations.
• Ability to maintain clear and adequate records.
• Ability to prepare and publicly present reports, documents, and testimony as requested.
• Ability to determine work priorities.
• Ability to understand and use the City’s Naviline computer program as well as any other applicable computer programs as needed.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Graduation from high school, or a GED from a properly accredited institution of learning.
• Two-to three-years of experience in code enforcement work or inspection experience and/or police investigative experience highly desirable, but not required.
• Must make satisfactory progress toward certification in the Florida Association of Code Enforcement (F.A.C.E.) certification within two years of being hired as a Code Compliance Officer and continue through all Levels of Certification.
• Must maintain a valid Florida Driver’s license.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE STATEMENT:
Every City employee has emergency response responsibilities, though not every position will require routine assignments during an emergency event. All employees may be subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the normal work location, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official job description. Assignments in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature, with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites with physically and operationally challenging conditions.

Disclaimers:
All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Individuals who cannot perform some of the requirements because they pose health or safety risks to themselves or other employees may be excluded from this position. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by this supervisor. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.

Certain Service Members and Veterans, and the spouses and family members of such Service Members and Veterans, receive preference and priority, and that certain Service Members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $39,312.00 - $62,878.40 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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