Code Enforcement Officer

Responsibilities

• Conducts inspections for violations of applicable ordinances, zoning and City codes.
• Issues notices of violations and citations.
• Receives and investigates complaints of zoning and City code violations.
• Conducts courtesy inspections as needed.
• Assists code violators in achieving compliance, explains codes and permitting procedures, assists in completing necessary forms, and refers to appropriate offices.
• Imposes property liens and serves summons, subpoenas, and enforcement orders.
• Prepares and presents forms and evidence for prosecution of cases to the Code Enforcement Board and to the Dade County Circuit Court; gives depositions and/or testimony in Board and Court hearings; writes reports to justify violations for court cases.
• Provides information to other agencies, City departments and citizens; informs the Building Division of violations of the Florida Building Code and OSHA regulations; assists the Police Department, as needed, in investigating violations of applicable ordinances, zoning and City codes.
• Prepares various reports and correspondence, maintains files and records, and operates equipment required to successfully complete daily duties and responsibilities.
• Reports and removes graffiti as needed.
• May be required to work on weekends and/or varying shifts outside of the City’s normal business hours.
• May be required to work special events.
• Participates in hurricane preparedness and disaster survey teams.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma. College coursework in engineering, building inspection, code enforcement or related field.
• Two years progressively responsible experience in code inspection and/or construction trades desirable.
• A comparable amount of training or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
• F.A.C.E. Level 1 certification must be obtained within one (1) year of hire.
• Valid Florida Driver's License.

The City of Coral Gables is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug Free Workplace.