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NATURE OF WORK
Responsible inspection work enforcing compliance with City Codes and Ordinances pertaining to zoning, housing, landscaping, street graphics, lot clearance, junk vehicles, and related codes and ordinances.
CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS
Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated supervisor and work under limited supervision. Work in this class is distinguished from higher classes by its lack of supervisory duties and from lower classes by its emphasis on detail and administrative duties.
EXAMPLES OF WORK**
Essential Job Functions
Receives complaints regarding violations of city ordinances and regulations; researches city codes for appropriate sections.
Conducts field investigations regarding possible violations of a variety of city codes and ordinances related to buildings, structures, property maintenance, animals, nuisances, business licenses/permits, zoning landscape ordinances, and other City codes and ordinances.
Writes notices of violation and directives outlining and describing areas to be brought into compliance.
Determines legal description, owner, and zoning of properties throughout the City.
Informs owner, holder of certificate of occupancy, or tenant of inspection findings and conditions requiring correction.
Reviews and decides on issuance of zoning related permits, including home occupation permits, landlord permits, alcoholic beverage licenses, and family day care permits.
Keeps records of inspections and conditions of areas or structures covered by regulations issued through division.
Provides case preparation and sworn testimony in cases of non-compliance at the Codes Enforcement Board and in court.
Performs re-inspections, gives legal notice, and files legal complaints for prosecution for non-compliance with City codes.
Routinely attends public meetings and makes presentations.
Explains and interprets city ordinances to violators; sets deadlines for compliance and follow-up.
Takes photographs of violations and prepares drawings and comprehensive written reports.
Attends work on a continuous and regular basis.
Non-essential Job Functions
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma, and three (3) years of experience in construction rehabilitation or building construction trades, or three (3) years of experience in Code Enforcement, Law Enforcement or an equivalent enforcement position, or three (3) years experience in any combination of the above; or an equivalent combination of education and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATES
Must acquire, within twelve (12) months of hire into the Code Enforcement Officer position, certification at level I by the Florida Association of Code Enforcement (FACE). Must maintain certification, throughout employment, by receiving required continued education units.
Valid Florida Driver License and safe driving record required at time of employment.
NOTES
Applicants must have no conviction of a felony or a misdemeanor involving moral character, perjury, or making false statements; nor after July 1, 1981 have pled guilty or nolo contendre to, or have been found guilty of any such crimes.
Work may require performance of tasks outdoors under varying climatic conditions.
SELECTION FACTORS
Considerable knowledge of city ordinances and regulations related to building, zoning, landscape, junk vehicle, street graphics, tree protection.
Working knowledge of principles and practices of landscape design and planting.
Working knowledge of personal computers and relevant software applications.
Knowledge of City geography.
Ability to read and interpret plan specifications and blueprints accurately and to compare them with construction in process.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to work effectively with co-workers and the general public.
Ability to enforce ordinances and other regulations with firmness, tact, and impartiality.
Human Resources Department:
Signed original on file in Human Resources
Date
- This section of the job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities of the position. The omission of a specific job function does not absolve an employee from being required to perform additional tasks incidental to or inherent in the job.
REVISION DATE: 12/1/94; 7/31/01,7/21/06, 9/23/08
NATURE OF WORK
Responsible inspection work enforcing compliance with City Codes and Ordinances pertaining to zoning, housing, landscaping, street graphics, lot clearance, junk vehicles, and related codes and ordinances.
CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS
Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated supervisor and work under limited supervision. Work in this class is distinguished from higher classes by its lack of supervisory duties and from lower classes by its emphasis on detail and administrative duties.
EXAMPLES OF WORK**
Human Resources Department:
Signed original on file in Human Resources
Date
- This section of the job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities of the position. The omission of a specific job function does not absolve an employee from being required to perform additional tasks incidental to or inherent in the job.
REVISION DATE: 12/1/94; 7/31/01,7/21/06, 9/23/08
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