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

Performs field inspections principally to determine compliance with zoning permits, building, waterways, 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.
Assists customers to resolve permit deficiencies and comply with applicable regulations.
Regular attendance.
Performs other reasonable related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor or other management personnel.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED)
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, zoning laws, real estate, County building, planning and zoning.

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) preferred or obtain within one year of employment.

Required Competencies

Ability to
- gain knowledge of County zoning, land use and related ordinances and codes.
- read or learn to read legal descriptions.
- enforce codes, ordinances and regulations impartially and make interpretive judgment decisions within established guidelines.
- establish and maintain good working relationships with officials, contractors, other employees and the general public.
- prepare oral and written reports

Physical Demands

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

Environmental Conditions

Work involves working outside and inside, working alone.

Pay Grade: 7

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.

Hernando County, Florida BOCC jobs

Zoning Inspector