Code Compliance Officer

Job Description

Are you looking for a position with a work/life balance? Do you want to earn four weeks off during your first year of employment? Do you want low and no cost health insurance options? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you need to complete your application now. Work for the city you love!!!

The Neighborhoods Department is actively seeking five (5) Code Compliance Officers.

Did you know as a City of Jacksonville employee, you would also have 12 paid holidays and a personal leave day as well? In addition to health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and flexible spending plans are also available. City of Jacksonville employees are also eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness after 10 years of public service and on-time payments.

This is technical work in performing compliance inspections of residential, commercial and real estate properties and issuing reports and warning citations for violations of zoning, building and structure safety codes, which includes inspecting residential, commercial, and derelict properties; condemning properties deemed as unsafe or unfit for human habitation; citing and reporting violations, and; prosecuting cases before the local code enforcement board/Special Magistrate, regarding offenses related to the preceding activities Work requires knowledge of the techniques, methods, and procedures used in building construction and enforcing local property, building and structure safety, and zoning codes which involves the use of specialized skills which is acquired through a combination of training and considerable on the job experience. Contacts with property owners, contractors, and others require skill in understanding and/or influencing people and are important in the inspection of properties, enforcement of applicable codes and promotion of citizen awareness. Also, skills of persuasiveness or assertiveness, as well as a sensitivity to others Points-of-view, are often required to influence behavior, change an opinion, or resolve difficult issues. Work is standardized in that tasks are covered by substantially diversified procedures and specialized standards, and because of changing priorities or differing situations, incumbents have the latitude to consider which of the many procedures or standards should be followed and in what sequence. Work involves differing situations, requiring the use of judgment in search for solutions or new applications within ones known experiences. Work is performed primarily in the interior of and around the exterior of buildings and structures and on properties, where risks and hazards are substantial, but are known, somewhat predictable, and mostly controllable. The physical demands consist mainly of standing, stooping, bending, reaching, climbing, walking at work sites for extended periods of time, and occasionally lifting and moving light objects. Operates motor vehicles. Operates standard office equipment such as personal computers. Work is performed under limited supervision where the work assignments are subject to established procedures, practices, precedents, methods, techniques and well-defined policies, and the worker plans and organizes the work, determines own priorities, and the work is reviewed, usually after the fact, in terms of quality, volume, timeliness, and adherence to established methods, standards and policies.

Examples of Work

• Inspects residential and commercial properties in accordance with legal standards for adherence to property, building and structure safety, and zoning codes.

• Cites and reports violations of property, building and structure safety, zero tolerance for litter ("snipe sign") codes and zoning codes while determining which enforcement techniques and remedies to utilize.

• Issues citations to violators of property safety/maintenance, zoning, and zero tolerance for litter ("snipe sign") codes.

• Prepares reports on observed violations and identifies improvements needed or conditions requiring correction.

• Testifies in court or before the Municipal Code Enforcement Boards/Special Magistrate for the prosecution of violators of property, building/structure safety, zero tolerance for litter ("snipe sign"), and zoning codes.

• Responds to complaints and inquiries regarding inspections and condemnations of properties.

• Attends various community meetings and promotes citizen awareness of property, building and structure safety, and zoning codes.

• Establishes and maintains records.

• Operates standard office equipment such as personal computer using word processing, spreadsheet, database, geographical information systems and related software, measuring equipment, cameras, electrical testers, and other equipment and tools used in the inspection of properties.

• Demonstrates proficiency in the City of Jacksonville's competencies.

• Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of Duval County streets and sections.

• Knowledge of maps and property descriptions.

• Knowledge of local zoning, property, building and structure safety codes.

• Knowledge of building construction.

• Knowledge of zoning, property, building and structure safety inspection procedures and techniques.

• Knowledge of customer service procedures and techniques.

• Ability to read, understand and enforce local property, building and structure safety, zero tolerance for litter ("snipe sign") code and zoning codes.

• Ability to read, comprehend and explain maps, property descriptions and technical manuals.

• Ability to establish and maintain records using a personal computer.

• Ability to perform mathematical calculations.

• Operates standard office equipment such as personal computer using word processing, spreadsheet, database, geographical information systems and related software, measuring equipment, cameras, electrical testers, and other equipment and tools used in the inspection of properties.

• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.

• Ability to communicate effectively.

• Ability to establish effective working relationships.

Open Requirements/Supplemental Information

OPEN REQUIREMENTS:

• Three years of education and/or experience in customer service, compliance inspections or enforcement activities.

Inspection of construction, buildings, and structures is preferred.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:

• A valid driver's license is required prior to appointment and must be maintained during employment in this class.

• Must qualify for prior to appointment, obtain, and maintain during employment in this class a City of Jacksonville certification as a public driver.

• Must obtain Fundamentals of Code Enforcement certification during the probationary period and must be maintained.

• May be required to furnish and operate an automobile in good condition for use in City business for which mileage compensation will be paid.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• The probationary period for this class is twelve months.

• This classification performs safety-sensitive functions and is subject to pre-employment, random and other drug/alcohol testing programs as set forth in the City of Jacksonville's Drug Free Workplace Policy (0401).

A FULLY COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED.Apply at www.jacksonville.gov. Work history is required for all employment/volunteer work in which qualifications are being based. When meeting/basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript, with your social blacked out, is required with your application. Transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the school's name, classes taken, grades received, type of degree, and date degree was conferred.

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If claiming veteran's preference, you must attach a DD-214 (Member Form-4 copy) or military discharge papers, or equivalent certification from the Department of Veterans Affairs listing military status, dates of service and character of discharge. You must also attach the Veterans Preference Certification Form and if applicable, the additional forms as noted here: http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference

If a candidate believes he or she was not afforded veteran's preference, he or she may file a written complaint, within 60 calendar days upon receipt of notification of the hiring decision, requesting an investigation to:

Florida Department of Veterans Affairs

Attention: Veterans' Preference Coordinator

11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311-K

Largo, FL 33778-1630

Email: VeteransPreference@fdva.state.fl.us