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Code Enforcement Officer



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Code Enforcement Officer

This listing closes on 4/4/2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada).

Employer

Hernando County, Florida BOCC

Salary

$47,195.20 - $66,081.60 Annually

Location

Brooksville, FL

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

14242

Department

Development Services

Division

Code Enforcement

Opening Date

03/20/2025

Closing Date

4/4/2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

N/A

Description

Responsible administrative and inspection work, involving the enforcement of County zoning, land use and related ordinances, codes and regulations, and other County codes.

Examples of Duties

  • Performs field inspections principally to determine violations of zoning, building, landscaping, setbacks, street graphics, screening and related codes and ordinances. Enforces Code of Ordinances.
  • Investigates reported violations and complaints, determines ownership and advises owners of necessary actions.
  • Serves legal notices to property owners and processes matters requiring prosecution under the supervision of the Department Supervisor.
  • Interprets existing regulations and codes. Makes impartial judgment decisions in determining compliance.
  • Issues Civil Citations for violations of codes and ordinances.
  • Attends County Court or Special Master Hearings and gives testimony when required.
  • Performs final zoning inspections for commercial and single-family homes.
  • Attends weekly staff meetings and civic association meetings when scheduled.
  • Inputs complaint information into computer; generates memos and letters regarding complaints and maintains compliant files.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Regular attendance.

Emergency Response
County employees are required to report for work during a state of emergency and are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations which may include duties other than those specified in this job description.

Typical Qualifications

Education
High School Diploma or an acceptable equivalency diploma (GED).

Experience

  • Experience in the interpretation and enforcement of regulatory codes, regulations and guidelines. 
  • Training and experience in one or more of the following fields (preferred)
    • law enforcement 
    • building department
    • planning and zoning
    • real estate
Licenses, Certifications or Registrations
  • Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License and be insurable by current insurance carrier. 
  • Certification with Florida Association of Code Enforcement (FACE) or obtain within one year of employment.
Required Competencies
  • Ability to read legal descriptions.
  • Knowledge of County zoning, land use, and related ordinances and codes.
  • Ability to enforce codes, ordinances, and regulations impartially and make decisions based on sound judgment.
  • Ability to create and maintain good working relationships with officials, contractors, other employees and the general public.
  • Ability to prepare oral and written reports.

Supplemental Information

Physical Demands
Use of fingers, good near vision and distant vision, good hearing (with or without hearing aid), driving, walking, and standing.

Environmental Conditions
Works outside and inside, working alone.


Hernando County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, gender, orientation, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, disability, or any other protected characteristic as defined by law.

Hernando County is a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to drug testing in accordance with Federal and Florida State Law.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must provide notification to the BOCC in advance to allow sufficient time to provide an accommodation.


Join our team!

Our benefits are designed to enhance your work and life balance, as well as the community we serve.

Hernando County offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees including health care, dental, vision, Florida Retirement System (FRS), voluntary deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, and paid time off plans.

To learn more details, visit our benefits page:  https://www.hernandocounty.us/departments/departments-f-m/human-resources/benefits

 

01
Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?
  • High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED)
  • Associate degree
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Master's degree
  • Professional degree
  • Doctorate degree
02
How many years of experience do you have dealing with county zoning, land use, and related ordinances and codes?
03
When is the last time you had to enforce codes, ordinances, and regulations impartially and make decisions based on sound judgment?
04
What do you believe is the best way to approach a hostile homeowner while issuing a citation for a code violation?

* Required Question

Employer
Hernando County, Florida BOCC
Phone
3527544013
3527544013
Website
https://www.hernandocounty.us/home
Address
15470 Flight Path Drive

Brooksville, Florida, 34604

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