Code Compliance Officer - Police Department, Code Compliance Division

Please submit the Police Department Application for this position to HResources@homesteadfl.gov

General Function:

Responsible work involved in the enforcement of applicable city codes, regulations, and ordinances as they relate to the health, housing, and safety of the public.

A Code Compliance Officer works primarily in the field and is concerned with identifying possible violations of the city code and initiating action to ensure compliance. The Code Compliance Officer is required to interact with the public and answer questions regarding code requirements and respond to complaints by citizens in this area.

Work is performed with considerable independence; however, there is the possibility of coordinating activities with other departmental personnel and/or consulting with the department head on more difficult cases.

Reports To: Supervisory Responsibilities:

Code Compliance Manager None

Police Captain

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Receives complaints from the public regarding possible violations of the city code; investigates complaints and initiates follow-up activities.

• Represents the city in court regarding violations of the city code and prepares material and testimony in conjunction with court appearances.

• Polices the city for overgrown lots, debris, abandoned vehicles, and other related violations; notifies appropriate personnel. Maintains daily record of activities and prepares reports according to established reporting procedures.

• Enforces compliance of occupational and business licenses within the city through field investigations, notifies violators, and performs related work as required.

• Inspects for minimum housing violations as outlined in local and federal specifications.

• Performs inspections of housing premises, facilities, and equipment in accordance with procedures prescribed by the Minimum Housing Code to determine whether the provisions of the code are being complied with, and make recommendations for methods by which minimum housing standards may be more effectively maintained.

• Safeguards all equipment assigned.

• Performs work-related functions within established city safety rules and regulations.

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Qualifying individuals with disabilities may be provided reasonable accommodations to enable them to perform the essential functions.

Type of Appointment/Work hours:

• Full-time/Regular in-person position.

• Standard workweek, which is forty (40) hours of work per week consisting of five (5) days of eight (8) hours per day or four (4) days of ten (10) hours per day. The workday may be varied for the efficient delivery of public service.

• Will be required to work other than the standard workweek on occasion, including evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.

• Will be required to work occasional overtime or shift assignments, if applicable.

Physical and Environmental Demands or Conditions:

The physical and environmental demands for this position have been listed on the last page of this description. Physical and environmental demands must be met to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position.

Requirements:

• Must possess a high school diploma or its equivalency.

• Must pass the Florida Association of Code Enforcement Level 1 test within one (1) year of hire. Candidate will be given two attempts at this test. The City will pay for the first attempt; the candidate must pay for the second attempt.

• Some experience in code enforcement work preferred.

• Must be able to understand and comprehend written and verbal instructions.

• Must have general computer experience.

• Must be able to learn the geographic layout of the City.

• Must have the ability to interact and communicate with the public.

• Must be able to work evening hours and/or weekends.

• Exposed to inclement weather conditions (i.e., prolonged sun exposure, high temperatures, rain, etc.)

• Must be able to bend, walk distances, and lift a minimum of 30 lbs.

• Must possess a valid Florida Driver's license with a clean driving record.

• Must pass a background screening process.

Core Competencies:

• Judgment

• Sound decisions based on fact; uses logic to solve problems.

• Quality of Work

• Performs work thoroughly, accurately and professionally.

• Reliability

• Timely and consistently completes assigned work; consistently reports to work and is punctual.

• Safety

• Committed to ensuring a safe environment and complies with applicable safety standards.

• Technical Capability

• Applies knowledge to identify issues and works to develop skills; demonstrates knowledge of techniques, skills, and equipment.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance:

• The employee must successfully pass a background screening process and must comply with the Drug-Free Workplace policy.

• The City will also verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired so the proper completion of Form I-9 is required, which includes the employee providing documents evidencing identity and employment authorization.

All of the above information is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. This description is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.