Code Enforcement Officer

Position Objective

This is an enforcement position responsible for investigating complaints, conducting inspections, and initiating enforcement actions to achieve compliance with the City of Port Orange Code of Ordinances and other City-adopted standards, such as, International Property Maintenance Code, Florida Building Code, and Florida Fire Prevention Code.

Essential Functions

• Interprets and enforces all documents related to the City, State, and Federal codes, including but not limited to the codes mentioned above.

·Perform inspections on a daily basis, including weekends and outside regular City business hours as needed. Examples of inspections include commercial, residential, complaint response, Commercial Property Maintenance Program, proactive sweeps, and community patrol.

·Interpret and apply relevant codes, considering professional unbiased judgment and consultation with other department staff, to determine whether violations are present.

·Uses available resources to research property ownership for residential and commercial property.

·Prepare documents and correspondence in accordance with Florida Statutes to process cases, with the goal of achieving voluntary compliance or pursuing compliance through formal enforcement.

·Maintains files and case management software by documenting and updating case actions such as inspections, follow up dates, letters, meetings, and communications.

·Notifies and updates relevant individuals of case actions.

·Complete a variety of administrative duties, which may include typing, electronic data entry, filing, copying, and disseminating information.

·Adheres to state and local procedures when enforcing cases before the Code Board, Special Magistrate, County Court, or Circuit Court, ensuring due process and related requirements in accordance with Florida Statute Chapter 162.

·Prepare written correspondences and reports outlining the status of assigned programs and areas.

·Investigates and manages citizen complaints by performing inspections, maintaining case files, and pursuing follow-up actions through compliance.

·Responsible for performing emergency preparation, response and recovery functions as assigned.

·Performs related work as required. These additional duties may be representative of tasks typically performed by those in a lesser or more advanced job grade.

·Any other duties as assigned.

This position is part of the City’s Emergency Management Team and, as such, shall be expected to perform all duties that are assigned during an emergency management operation. Any additional compensation, above the normal weekly salary shall be outlined by the City Manager in the City’s Emergency Management Activation and Emergency Declaration. Failure to appear to perform emergency management assignments and to work assigned shifts as scheduled by the City’s Emergency Management Personnel or individuals designated by the City Manager to assign such functions will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience

·Employment in this position requires a high school diploma or general education degree (GED) plus three (3) years full-time professional or technical experience in an enforcement-related capacity. Examples of enforcement-related capacity positions include Code Inspector, Housing Inspector, Zoning Inspector, Fire Inspector, Building Inspector, Police Officer, or other positions requiring investigation, inspection, or compliance with codes, ordinances, or regulations.

·Two years of documented full-time post-high school education in a related field may be substituted for an equivalent time of required experience.

·Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations

oMust have a valid Florida Driver’s license.

oFlorida Association of Code Enforcement Fundamentals of Code Enforcement, or the ability to obtain within six months of date of hire.

oEquivalent certification may be accepted in place of Fundamentals of Code Enforcement Certification.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Ability to read, comprehend, interpret, and administer complex technical and legal documents, including but not limited to regulatory codes, policies, property surveys, subdivision and site plans, and landscape plans.

·Ability to read reports and business correspondence.

·Ability to effectively communicate and convey the requirements of pertinent codes both verbally and in written form.

·Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.

·Ability to apply concepts of basic geometry and algebra.

·Ability to analyze problems and resolve issues in situations where guidelines are limited or not clearly defined.

·Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, schedule, or graphic form.

·Ability to work in a computer-based environment using electronic records systems and standard office software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and general case management software.

·Individual must be proficient in word processing and other software applications.

·Must have the ability to learn and apply new software programs in a timely manner.

·Must be proficient with computers, electronic equipment, and software applications relevant to this position.

·Ability to prepare and present public presentations in court and enforcement settings.

·Ability to work effectively with the public to achieve desired results. Some public relations skills include customer service, problem solving, dispute resolution, and education.

·Ability to work with other staff members in a team environment, in order to achieve results that will better the City of Port Orange.

·Ability to communicate using highly developed reading, writing, verbal, and interpersonal skills.

·Ability to interpret complex technical, governmental, and legal documents.

City of Port Orange is an Equal Opportunity, Drug-Free Workplace (DFWP) employer and provides reasonable accommodations under the ADA. Pursuant to Florida Statute Chapter 295, Veterans' Preference is given to eligible applicants; valid documentation (DD-214) must be submitted by the closing date.