Senior Code Compliance Officer

The Development Services Department's Community Enhancement and Compliance Division is seeking a Senior Code Compliance Officer. 

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The Senior Code Compliance Officer performs skilled inspections, enforcement and supervisory work to secure compliance with all laws, regulations and ordinances governing land use, minimum housing, signs, zoning, landscaping and related environmental issues. They serve as a senior or lead in performing more complex inspections, enforcement and investigations.

The City of Fort Lauderdale employees possess a passion for public service demonstrated by a high degree of enthusiasm, self-reliance, and job proficiency. They effectively convey the vision and mission of the organization and provide excellent service and satisfaction to our internal and external customers.

The City offers a wide variety of benefits to employees. In addition to the competitive benefits package and salary, the City participates in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) which offers an investment option and a pension option and requires a 3% contribution from employees.  New hires are automatically enrolled in FRS.

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In accordance with Article 24 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Fort Lauderdale and Teamsters Local Union 769, for posting purposes this open-competitive job posting shall be considered as a simultaneous internal and external posting (it is open to both internal City employees and external applicants). 

Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification.   The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning essential duties not listed herein if such duties relate to the position.

• Conducts reactive (complaints) and proactive (self-initiated) field and waterway inspections of residential, commercial and vacant parcels according to all state, municipal, zoning, waterways, business tax, building laws and regulations
• Enforces and reviews municipal ordinances on an as needed basis
• Prepares, organizes and maintains case files to present cases and testifies at quasi-judicial hearings
• Attends, presents and educates neighbors at homeowner and civic association meetings
• Researches and obtains information regarding policies, laws, regulations, business tax receipts, engineering, landscaping, permits and building and zoning requirements
• Researches ownership of various residential, commercial, industrial and parcels or properties within the City
• Prepares and provides training for new and current employees
• Attends internal and external meetings and trainings
• Posts and mails hearing and violation notices
• Identifies structures that may be unsafe and initiates the appropriate follow-up action
• Compiles and prepares written reports on investigations, maintains all inspection results, prepares correspondence and notices of violations in a computerized case management environment
• May be required to flex their work schedule, work nights and weekends and holidays as necessary to perform assigned responsibilities
• Performs related work as required
• Graduated from a standard high school or vocational school or possess a G.E.D. certificate from a recognized issuing agency;
• Possess at least three (3) years of paid work experience dealing with the public in any of the following types of work: code enforcement, urban planning, building inspection, construction or other closely related fields; OR Possess any two (2) F.A.C.E. (Florida Association of Code Enforcement) Certifications (Fundamentals of Code Enforcement; Administrative Aspects of Code Enforcement; Legal Issues in Code Enforcement; Officer Safety and Field Applications), or equivalent certification (i.e. American Association of Code Enforcement, Careers in Code Enforcement, Relevant State Association of Code Enforcement);
• Possess or be able to obtain a valid State of Florida driver's license within 30 days after hire.
• Supervisory or lead worker experience;
• Ability to accurately type 35 or more words per minute.

NOTE: Required certifications and license must be kept current to continue employment in this class.

As public servants, employees may be required to work immediately before, during, and/or after an emergency. All employees must be available and able to work assigned shifts as determined by their Department Heads.

PHYSICAL STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

The position involves medium physical demands, such as exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.

Ability to climb, carry, lift, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, walk, push, pull, grasp, stand and access heights or areas where limited space is available.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Depending on the number of applications and the quality of their education and experience, the examination may consist of one or more of the following tests: Evaluation of Training and Experience, Oral Interview, Written Examination, or other assessment method. Applicants must attain a minimum score of 70 in each part of the examination to qualify. All successful applicants will be required to pass a medical examination, including drug screening, prior to appointment.

An eligible veteran who enters an open-competitive examination shall receive preference points added to the total passing score earned in the examination as provided for in the Florida Statutes. To obtain veteran's preference, candidates MUST submit a copy of separation papers and the City of Fort Lauderdale's veteran's preference claim form (J-204)