HomeMy WebLinkAboutDeFoe_Code Enforcement Specialist job descriptionCode Enforcement Specialist
Department: Police
Pay Grade: 24
FLSA Status: Full Time; Non -Exempt
Hours: 4-10's : 7am to 5pm; Working Lunch
Position Summary:
As a code enforcement specialist, you are responsible for knowing, observing, investigating, and
enforcing the possible violations of City Ordinances. You will work independently as a code
enforcement team to ensure that the City is compliant. This work will result in the consistent and
frequent use of City provided equipment to conduct physical inspections of properties, facilities, and
fields, parks, and other areas throughout the City. Work is performed under the general supervision of
a police Captain.
Essential Functions:
Using a city provided vehicle, perform the inspection of various properties, facilities, occupied and
unoccupied dwellings and areas of the City on a regular basis to determine those areas and/or
properties where violations to the Code of Ordinances exists.
Inspection of roadways, right of way, medians, sidewalks, fields, wooded area, and other areas
within the City where violations to the Code of Ordinances exist.
Investigates complaints involving violations of alleged violations of city codes.
Resolves violations through voluntary compliance or, when not possible, issue citations or submit
cases and violations to the Code Enforcement Board.
Conducts research to develop data and information, as required.
Assist with customer inquiries both in person and on the phone. Provides physical inspection and
updates to customer inquiries to ensure completion of Code compliance.
Prepares evidence and presents testimony to the Code Enforcement Board.
Organizes and maintains records and reports to document violations and case history.
Inputs, accesses, retrieves information from a computer.
Research City records to determine ownership of offending property and notify them of violations.
Work City Wide events held in parking lots, fields, and various other locations within the City.
Requires the consistent monitoring and checking of field, area locations, crowd control, and
restricted area rope off for public safety, crowd monitoring, and security. Is required to monitor
through walking surveillance, monitoring of cameras and access points, and other duties as
assigned.
Regular in -person attendance during City and department business hours, since face-to-face
interaction and coordination of work with other employee, outside colleagues, residents or
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vendors, and all immediate access to documents or other information located only in the
workplace is required.
Performs related field and administrative duties as required.
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS:
This function will also involve the consistent performance of physically demanding work, typically
involving some combination of reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing,
walking, and the lifting, pushing, manipulation, and carrying of heavy objects.
This function will also include the need to climb a ladder, traverse uneven terrain, climb stairs, etc.
Some job tasks will involve the exposure to the elements including heat, cold, humidity, inclement
weather, loud noise, toxic/chemical agents, electrical currents, pathogens, violent behavior,
uneven ground, Tasks include working around unstable structures (fences, housing, etc.), moving
parts, vehicles, equipment, carts, and materials handling where heightened awareness to
surroundings and environment is essential.
These essential and additional job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all
duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job -related marginal duties as
required.)
Minimum Requirements:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge to detect violations and deficiencies in above systems and ability to suggest
modifications which will bring violations into code conformance.
Knowledge of the Department's rules, regulations, policies and procedures as well as relevant
training programs and content.
Knowledge of the geography of the City, proximate incorporated areas and the City's road
network.
Knowledge and direct experience in Code Enforcement.
Ability to maintain effective relationships with fellow employees, building owners, property owners
and the general public.
Ability to understand and carry out moderately complex oral and written instructions.
Ability to enforce ordinances with firmness, tact, and impartiality to the community.
Ability to input, access, and retrieve data from a computer to make reports and case packets.
Ability to effectively and politely communicate to the public and to present testimony in cases
before the Code Enforcement Board, commission or civil hearings, as well as the ability to deliver
presentations before civic and community organizations.
Ability to self -supervise.
Regular in -person attendance during City and department business hours, since face-to-face
interaction and coordination of work with other employee, outside colleagues, residents or
vendors, and all immediate access to documents or other information located only in the
workplace is required.
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Ability to present regulatory enforcement issues to the appropriate Boards and Commission
including agenda items during scheduled public hearing, typically outside of business hours.
Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations:
Valid Florida Driver's License
The work environment and physical demands described here are representative and not intended to be all-inclusive
of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations
may be made when requested to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This job description is not intended to identify or contain a comprehensive listing of duties,
responsibilities, qualifications or training that may be required of the employee. My signature
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should I have a question or concern regarding any element of the job description listed above I
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