CITY OF
CODE ENFORCEMENT EXAMINER
DEFINITION
This is a non-exempt position, which is responsible technical work in inspection, investigation and enforcement to ensure compliance with established codes, ordinances, regulations, and the Charter of the City affecting the public interest, safety and welfare.
An
employee in this classification is responsible for inspecting and investigating
complaints of alleged violations of various codes of the City including, but
not limited to, occupational license, fire, building, zoning, landscape, sign
and other technical codes in force.
Employee is responsible for enforcing codes, providing notice of any
violation and initiating enforcement proceedings of the various codes with the
Code Enforcement Board, when required.
Work is performed under general supervision of the Police Community
Services Unit Supervisor affording opportunity for the use of independent
judgement in arriving at decisions.
Works throughout the City in a pro-active manner to identify and resolve problems. Works throughout the City investigating complaints of violations of applicable codes; interviews property owners, tenants and complainants to determine nature of violation.
Coordinates inspections, investigations and enforcement of codes with
inspectors and designated employees in other City departments. Works in teams with Police
and others to correct violations.
Issues notice of violation and remedy for correction.
Initiates
enforcement proceedings of various codes; notifies the appropriate judicial
authority and requests hearings.
Prepares
reports and maintains records.
Provides sworn testimony at legal proceedings.
Attends
day or evening meetings as required and as directed, flex work hours.
Performs related work as required and as directed.
Considerable knowledge of established codes, ordinances and regulations or the ability to acquire the knowledge rapidly.
Knowledge
of legal procedures as related to the enforcement of regulatory codes.
Knowledge of the geography, streets and principal locations of the
City.
Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
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Ability to make inspections; follow instructions and to ascertain facts
through investigation.
Ability to make judgmental decisions during inspections and
investigations, using tact and diplomacy in disposition of duties.
Ability to operate a City vehicle and possess the required license.
Ability to use modern Police communication equipment.
Ability
to speak in front of large groups and teach code compliance.
Ability
to confer with the general public, to explain, interpret and enforce
regulations in a tactful, firm and impartial manner, identify and resolve
problems.
Ability
to prepare and maintain records and reports using a computer. Working knowledge of Microsoft programs,
Word, Excel, etc., 35 wpm typing ability.
Ability
to maintain an effective working relationship with the public, property owners,
contractors, professionals, City officials and other City employees.
Ability
to take and pass the CJBAT Test (Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test) and
achieve a passing score of at least 80%.
DESIRABLE
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
Graduation from a standard high school or an equivalent recognized certification, with previous municipal code compliance and/or investigative experience preferred. F.A.C.E. certification desired.
Must
currently possess or be eligible to obtain, a Florida driver’s license with an
overall good driving record. No single
suspension of driver’s license within the past two (2) years and no more than
two (2) suspensions within the past five (5) year history (except if suspension
was due to insurance error or clerk of court error).
This is a designated “Will-Call Recovery”
classification in the City’s Emergency Operations Plan and will require the
employee occupying this position to work for declared emergencies. Attendance at National Incident Management
System (NIMS) training at the appropriate level is mandatory.
REV: 10/07
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