Description
Position Summary
The purpose of this position is to perform enforcement and investigation of City codes, regulations and ordinances to ensure compliance regarding violations occurring within City limits.
Position Scope
This is a senior level class in the support series.
Illustrative Examples of Essential Duties
This is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent may be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks.
- Receives complaints of violations to City Code regulations, conducts investigations to determine validity, and evaluates all requests for assistance with enforcement issues.
- Conducts research on business or property ownership, corporate and/or fictitious name status, state, county or city licensure, certification, and registrations as necessary.
- Enforces ordinances, codes, and related regulations pertaining to land use, parking, business licenses, zoning, building, nuisance, and property maintenance codes and ordinances.
- Reviews and prepares lien files for processing.
- Prepares and serves warning notices of violation and/or issues citations involving City codes and ordinances. Explains violations, department policies, and legal requirements to the general public.
- Determines responsible parties by abstracting of personal and private property and interprets legal descriptions of parcels of land to determine the precise location of platted and unplatted property.
- Communicates to other City departments regarding complex zoning regulations, building and environmental codes, and other related issues.
- Prepares code violations, handles correspondence, maintains investigative and statistical reports, and ensures files are documented accordingly.
- Interprets technical legal provisions and administrative directives pertaining to code enforcement.
- Prepares case summaries and interprets technical legal provisions and administrative directives pertaining to code enforcement.
- Coordinates enforcement action with Code Enforcement Supervisor regarding occupational licenses, certificates of use, alarm registration delinquencies, violations, civil penalties, and liens.
- Identifies opportunity for enhancing services provided by the Code Compliance department. May attend community meetings and serves as liaison to the public.
- Identifies and/or recommend cost control measures in the delivery of all services and functions in his/her department and under his/her area of responsibility.
- Performs various enforcement activities, which may include the towing and/or immobilization of vehicles, in an efficient and effective manner; responds to complaints from citizens; determines validity of complaint/problem and recommends appropriate action; and appears in hearings as a representative of the City as required.
- Serves as field supervisor. Trains, monitors and reviews work of subordinates and assists with case management and response to complex issues; provides guidance and counsel as directed by Code Compliance Department Supervisor.
- Maintains and prepares reports and activity logs as required; may assist in compiling data and assist with preparation of monthly, quarterly, and various ad hoc reports. Prepares correspondence, forms, and documents related to code enforcement.
- Builds and maintains positive working relationships with co-workers, other employees, and the public using principles of good customer service; promotes and represents the City to the public in a friendly, helpful, and professional manner.
- Drives UTV's to perform inspections on beach terrain.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
- Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
- Knowledge of the City and other agencies sufficient to respond to or direct citizen inquiries.
- Knowledge of local geography, roadways, and jurisdiction boundaries.
- Knowledge of applicable national, state, and local laws, codes, ordinances, and other regulations.
- Skill in customer service administration.
- Skill in both written and oral communication.
- Ability to readily learn assigned tasks.
- Ability to rapidly acquire knowledge of the legal and procedural regulations applicable to the area of assignment.
- Ability to understand and follow complex written and oral instructions.
- Ability to make decisions in accordance with information supplied.
- Ability to prepare, maintain, and submit accurate reports.
- Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations.
- Ability to deal with the public on a one-to-one basis.
- Ability to serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Dade County 's Ethics and Conflict of Interest policies.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials, and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds regardless of race, religion, age, sex, disability, political affiliation or sexual orientation.
- Ability to work on a rotating schedule and/or nights, weekends, and holidays.
Minimum Requirements
Required Education & Experience:
- High School Diploma or GED, required.
- Minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience in investigation and/or enforcement of City Code.
- Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Licenses And/or Certifications
- Florida Association of Code Enforcement (F.A.C.E.) Level I and II certifications, preffered.
- Must obtain Florida Association of Code Enforcement (F.A.C.E.) Level I certification within one (1) year of hire, and Level II within two (2) years of hire.
- Parking Enforcement certification, preferred.
- Must obtain Parking Enforcement certification within one (1) year of hire.
- Must have a Valid Florida driver's license.
- Associate's degree in relevant field, preferred.
- Five (5) years of code enforcement experience with at least two (2) years at a supervisory or team lead level, preferred.
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
The essential job functions of this position will require the employee to perform the following physical activities. Employee accommodations for physical or mental disabilities will be considered on a case-by-case basis: Work is performed primarily in a field environment. On a continuous basis, sit at desk and/or stand for long periods of time. Frequently required to walk. Frequently required to see, hear, and talk with employees and the public. Frequently required to read and/or present documents, write or use keyboard to communicate through written means. On occasion required to drive a vehicle, climb, or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, taste, or smell. Intermittently twist and reach office equipment; on occasion lift or carry weight of 10 to 30 pounds. Specific vision requirements include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Additional Information
- There is a one-year probationary period.
- It is the responsibility of the incumbent to maintain their licenses and/or certifications as a job requirement.
Health Insurance
The City Has a Three Tiered Stipend Plan To Help Offset The Cost Of Employee Health Insurance Coverage. The Three Tiers Are As Follows
- Opt Out - Employees opting out of the City's health insurance plan receive $550 contribution, pro-rated semi-monthly. Only employees who provide proof they are enrolled in a creditable coverage insurance plan or Medicare may "opt-out" of the City's health insurance plan. The City reserves the right to verify coverage, request additional information, deny, or cancel this benefit at anytime.
- Single Coverage - Employees choosing single coverage receive a contribution of $814.60 monthly, pro-rated semi-monthly.
- Dependent Coverage - Employees choosing dependent coverage receive a monthly contribution amount of $1,183.92 if enrolling with employee + child(ren) coverage, $1,261.40 if enrolling with employee + spouse coverage, or $1,5633.48 if enrolling with family coverage, pro-rated semi-monthly.
If the dollar amount of the coverage selected is less than the amount allowed, the employee receives the difference, prorated semi-monthly, Likewise if the dollar amount of the insurance coverage selected exceeds the allowed amount, the employee pays the difference, pro-rated semi-monthly, The City will deduct all applicable taxes.
Currently the City offers two health insurance plans through Cigna as follows
- High Option OAP - Standard Insurance Plan
- Low Option OAPIN - Lower tiered insurance plan with higher deductibles and co-payments.
Dental and Vision Insurance
The City pays 100% of the cost for employee coverage for dental DHMO plan and the vision plan and 50% of the cost for dependent coverage for dental DHMO plan and the vision plan. Dental and vision insurance are mandatory for employees.
The City offers a DHMO dental plan through Cigna. A PPO Dental plan is available as an upgraded option. The City offers a PPO vision plan through EyeMed.
Life Insurance
The City provides group term life insurance coverage for employees as follows
- General Employees - One times the amount of employee's annual salary or $25,000, whichever is greater.
- Department Heads - Two times the amount of employee's annual salary.
Long Term Disability
The City provides each employee with long term disability insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance at no cost.
Workers Compensation
The City may provide full salary to employees injured on the job for a period of up to 13 weeks, (in lieu of the 2/3 salary offered by the state). Thereafter, employees must seek supplemental pay through the City provided Long-Term Disability Plan.
Cafeteria Plan
The City offers employees optional pre-tax insurance plans (Section 125) through AFLAC. Plans include cancer insurance, short-term disability insurance, and more. Also offered is a Flexible Spending Account, which can be used to put money aside, pre-tax, for planned medical/dental expenses, and for childcare expenses.
Retirement
Employees Are Automatically Enrolled In One Of Two Retirement Plans, Depending Upon Hire Date And Position. The Plans Are As Follows
- Florida Retirement System ("FRS"): Under this plan, employees and the City make a contribution to the retirement plan in an amount specified according to the employee's classification. The current contribution rates are as follows:
Class
Employee Contribution
Rate
City Contribution
Rate
Total Contribution Rate
Regular Class
3.00%
13.57%
16.57%
Special Risk Class
3.00%
32.67%
35.67%
Senior Management Class
3.00%
34.52%
37.52%
Employees have the option of choosing the Pension Plan or the Investment Plan.
Under the Pension Plan, employees enrolled in the FRS prior to July 1, 2011, need to have 6 years of service to be vested. Employees enrolled in the FRS on or after July 1, 2011, must have 8 years of service to be vested.
Under the Investment Plan, employees need to have 1 year of service to be vested.
ICMA-RC (now MissionSquare Retirement)
General Employees: All eligible employees hired before November 2002 were enrolled in the ICMA Plan. This plan is not open to newly hired employees. Under this plan, the City contributes 11% and the employee 4% to a retirement investment plan. Employees are fully vested after 3 years.
Senior Management Employees: All eligible employees hired before November 2002 were enrolled in the ICMA Plan. This plan is only open to certain positions which are not designated and/or classified under FRS. Under this plan, the City contributes 11% and the employee 6% to a retirement investment plan. Employees are fully vested after 3 years.
An optional Section 457 tax deferred savings program is available to employees who wish to supplement future retirement income. The plan allows employees to put aside a portion of their earnings pre-tax each pay period, through payroll deduction, into an account for their retirement and reduce the amount of earnings that is currently taxable.
Sick Leave
Employee earn twelve (12) sick days per calendar year on a prorated basis (1.846 per week).
Vacation Leave
Employees earn vacation leave on a pro-rated basis as follows:
- General Employees: 10 days per year (1.539 hours per week).
- Department Heads - Fifteen (15) days per year (2.308 hours per week)
Vacation accruals are increased incrementally thereafter, as per City policy.
Holidays
Employees are compensated for ten (11) Federal holidays per year. These include: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King's Birthday, President's Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.
Floating Holidays
Employees earn floating holidays as follows
- General Employees - Two (2) days per calendar year
- Department Heads/Managers - Seven (7) days per calendar year
Floating Holidays are pro-rated dependent upon hire date.
Direct Deposit
The City offers direct deposit of your payroll check into your personal account(s) at the financial institution(s) of your choice.
Credit Union
The City offers memberships in three credit unions: Space Coast Credit Union, Dade County Federal Credit Union and Peoples Credit Union.
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Are you a current City of Sunny Isles Beach employee?
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Describe your highest level of education
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Technical Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree or Higher
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Do you have a parking enforcement certification?
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Do you possess a current Florida Association of Code Enforcement Level 1 Certificate?
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Do you possess a current Florida Association of Code Enforcement Level 2 Certificate?
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How many years of experience in enforcement of City Code do you possess?
- None
- One
- Two
- Three
- Four
- Five + Years
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Do you possess five (5) years of code enforcement experience with at least two (2) years at a supervisory or team lead level?
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Do you have any supervisory experience?
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How many years of supervisory experience do you possess?
- None
- Less than a year
- 1-2 Years
- 3-5 Years
- 6-10 Years
- 11-15 Years
- 16-20+ Years
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Do you have municipal, county, state or federal government experience?
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If yes, list name of municipal/county government, in what capacity, and for how long: (If none, please type "NONE.")
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Do you have a valid Florida Driver's License?
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Where did you hear about this opportunity
- City Website
- City of Sunny Isles Employee
- Indeed.com
- LinkedIn
- Friend
- Professional Organization
- Career Fair
- Facebook
- Instagram
- YouTube
- Other
Required Question
Agency City of Sunny Isles Beach
Address 18070 Collins Avenue
Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, 33160
Phone 305-792-1706
305-792-1708
Website http://www.sibfl.net
